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"To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance;" — Ecclesiastes 3:1, 4

"Two are better than one; because they have a good reward for their labour. For if they fall, the one will lift up his fellow: but woe to him that is alone when he falleth; for he hath not another to help him up." — Ecclesiastes 4:9-10

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Christian Warfare

 

 

The Christian life is a battle and a march. In this warfare there is no release; the effort must be continuous and persevering. It is by unceasing endeavor that we maintain the victory over the temptations of Satan. Christian integrity must be sought with resistless energy and maintained with a resolute fixedness of purpose. - Ellen G. White, True Revival, p. 64.4

Running The Race

 

This life's journey is like a race to the finish line that will bring us through the valleys, the hills, the rivers, the deserts, and the plains. Although it can seem like an obstacle course at times, there's no need to get discouraged, grow faint, or give up, because, through it all, God will give us the wisdom, strength, and endurance we need. Instead of focusing on the difficulties of the race, focus on the blessings and faith-building experiences. Hebrews 12:1 (NIV) tells us, "Let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us." God wants us to enjoy the journey-slow down to a steady pace and smell the roses, embracing the fresh air and the beauty around us!

On those dreary days, when the hills seem more like mountains and the storms of life are raging-_-don't give up, because all we need to do is focus on the goal! Run the race, fight a good fight, and keep our eyes on Jesus! He's waiting with outstretched arms, cheering us on to the very last step as we cross the finish line. And then we will receive our long-awaited prize . . . eternal life with Jesus!

Happy Reformation Day

 

October 31, 1517 marks a momentous day in world history. Martin Luther nailed his 95 theses to the door of a Wittenberg church, starting the Protestant Reformation. Luther’s theology challenged Roman Catholicism by emphasizing how salvation is based on God’s free gift of grace through faith in His Son Jesus Christ – not good works. He also taught the Bible is the only source of divinely-inspired knowledge and that people could read it for themselves instead of relying on the authority of the Catholic Church.