Author: whotzpt
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When My Deficiencies Became My Greatest Gifts
The world we live in likes to celebrate strength, success and self-promotion more than ever before it seems. I have learned that God’s Kingdom works in the opposite manner. The things I thought were a weakness or some type of limitation turned out to be the very tools God used very powerfully in my life.…
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Faith Alone — But Never Alone
“We are saved by faith alone, but faith that saves is never alone.” – Martin Luther This statement captures the heart of the Gospel. Salvation is a gift and is not something we earn. “For by grace you have been saved through faith… not of works, lest anyone should boast.” – Ephesians 2:8–9 (NKJV) We…
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This Is the Day: Learning to Rejoice Right Now
Psalm 118:24 (NKJV) “This is the day the LORD has made; We will rejoice and be glad in it.” There are times when I catch myself rushing through the very day God has given me. I’m physically present but mentally I’m somewhere else. Thinking about what’s next. Planning the next move. Anticipating the next season.…
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Don’t Wait for Rock Bottom to Open the Bible
Most people like myself don’t pick up a Bible until life beats them up. I know that it’s sad but very true that many don’t open God’s Word until they’re in trouble. Or when the terminal diagnosis comes, the relationship falls apart. When the addiction takes hold and won’t let go. Even when the consequences…
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I’m too religious…
Sometimes it irritates me when people say I’m “too religious.” I’m not chasing religion—I’m following Jesus Christ. There’s a big difference. Religion can be rules and appearances, but following Jesus is about surrender, obedience, and a real relationship with Him. What makes it harder is hearing this from people who claim to be—or once claimed…
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