Author Archives: Marietta

Refusing to Forgive?

Refusing to face the problem of unforgiveness, will not make the problem go away. It will simply go underground and fester. This gives the evil one a foothold to work evil among the body of Christ (Eph. 4:25-27).

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Forgive How Many Times?

Peter came to Jesus and asked him how often he should forgive someone who sins against him. Peter asked seven times? Jesus replied, ” I do not say to you, up to seven times, but up to seventy times seven” … Continue reading

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Serving

As a believer in Christ, we are to do our work heartily as for the Lord rather than for men (Colossians 3:23). As a volunteer or paid employee we are to obey those in authority, not with pride, but with … Continue reading

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Forgiveness: The Journey of Healing

Forgiveness can be a process that can take time. Forgiveness is a commandment from God. Forgiveness is surrending your hurt to God. It is not easy. Yet with God’s help, forgiveness can be accomplished. “Bearing with one another, and forgiving each other, … Continue reading

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A Prideful Heart

Pride keeps us going for years. It is the focus of our fleshly goals. Instead of relying on God, pride guides us in the flesh. A heart full of pride is a horrible way to live. Pride may be a … Continue reading

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My Tongue is a Fire

By solving the problem of keeping our tongue from being a fire. We need to learn to control our tongue with the following steps. We need to learn to commit our speech to the Lord and learn to read God’s … Continue reading

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My Tongue is a Fire

My tongue is a fire. . . James 3:5-6. Our tongue is a small part of our body, but it makes great boasts. We are Christ’s ambassasdor. We should represent and glorify Him with our speech, thoughts, and actions – with our whole being.

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What is Praise?

Praise is defined in the dictionary, “to glorify by the attribution of perfections and to express praise.” Believers praise God to acclaim, honor, extol, and glorify Him. Praise is the expression from a heart filled with gratitude and joy for … Continue reading

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Sin: Conclusion

The consequences of sins are tremendous. When Adam and Eve sinned, they created a division between God and mankind. The consequences of their disobedience and lack of self-control is with us today. They had overstepped their God given boundaries and … Continue reading

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Sin: How does Paul interpret and apply the fall in Romans 5:12-21?

Adam’s sin brought on the rein of sin and death into the world. Jesus Christ brought the rein of righteousness and life. Death is the wages of sin (Rom.5:12). God’s grace rules over the presence of sin and death in … Continue reading

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