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In Touch Ministries Devotional Archives |
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True Freedom
By Charles Stanley
In New York Harbor stands the Statue of Liberty. This world-renowned icon symbolizes the freedom that Americans cherish. We seek to spread this freedom to the oppressed around the globe. Yet even in the “land of the free,” many individuals are held captive by sinful habits and mind-sets.
A country’s liberty usually depends upon military might |
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A Citizen’s Responsibility
By Charles Stanley
Several movies have explored the idea of operating in the present while knowing the future. Wouldn’t we all love that? We could avoid driving down a certain street if we knew a truck was going to hit us. And stock market fluctuations wouldn’t cause anxiety if we were sure of high returns.
Our loving Father wants His children to act with |
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Re-building Passion
By Charles Stanley
Some people are drawn by the warmth and appeal of a fire on the hearth. Just as, some non-believers will be attracted to Christians who are passionate for Jesus Christ.
The Lord wants His followers to be a “city set on a hill”. He wants the “light of the world,” shining brightly in the darkness. This can be done with Jesus’ love and message of |
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The Believer’s Passion
By Charles Stanley
A fire won’t continue to burn strongly unless it’s worked on. Similarly, a believer’s passion , if left untended, can diminish. Some new Christians often share their faith passionately. They sense God’s joy and peace. Yet, this zeal can fade unintentionally. From today’s passage, we gather that Timothy had let his flame of faith cool slightly in |
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The New Testament Church
By Charles Stanley
Today the word “church” is often used differently than the way it’s defined in Scripture. We tend to think of a building with a steeple, a morning or evening service, or a potluck get-together.
But, God is very specific about this term. In the Bible, Colossians 1:18, “church” means a body of believers under the authority of their leader, Jesus |
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