Christianity Archives - RevivedLife.com https://revivedlife.com/tag/christianity/ Spreading the Gospel of Grace and encouraging Bible Study, Rightly-Divided Wed, 07 Mar 2018 05:48:13 +0000 en-US hourly 1 130276281 πŸ™πŸ½ A Confession To Women https://revivedlife.com/a-confession-to-women/ https://revivedlife.com/a-confession-to-women/#comments Mon, 11 Oct 2010 04:49:42 +0000 http://revivedlife.com/blog/?p=462 God has continually opened my eyes to the pain of the dishonored and shamed women in our world and as a result, my spirit and conscious has become immensely overwhelmed by the weight of these transgressions and dishonor that men have shown women for generations. I cannot speak on … ➑

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]]> God has continually opened my eyes to the pain of the dishonored and shamed women in our world and as a result, my spirit and conscious has become immensely overwhelmed by the weight of these transgressions and dishonor that men have shown women for generations. I cannot speak on … ➑

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]]> https://revivedlife.com/a-confession-to-women/feed/ 6 462 πŸ‘‘ A Strong And Focused Sense Of Future https://revivedlife.com/a-strong-and-focused-sense-of-future/ https://revivedlife.com/a-strong-and-focused-sense-of-future/#comments Tue, 28 Sep 2010 02:40:53 +0000 http://revivedlife.com/blog/?p=447 “The way we conceive the future sculpts the present, gives contour and tone to nearly every action and thought through the day. If our sense of future is weak, we live listlessly.

The Christian faith has always been characterized by a strong and focused sense of future, with belief … ➑

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]]> “The way we conceive the future sculpts the present, gives contour and tone to nearly every action and thought through the day. If our sense of future is weak, we live listlessly.

The Christian faith has always been characterized by a strong and focused sense of future, with belief … ➑

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]]> https://revivedlife.com/a-strong-and-focused-sense-of-future/feed/ 2 447 πŸ’‘πŸ‘‘ Are We Stuck With Our Past? https://revivedlife.com/are-we-stuck-with-our-past/ https://revivedlife.com/are-we-stuck-with-our-past/#comments Sat, 14 Aug 2010 20:46:43 +0000 http://revivedlife.com/blog/?p=380 All of us have a history and all of us have our respective futures. We cannot change the past but we have the innate ability to create our futures. For most of us, our past contains some good memories and some painful memories. We have made some wise choices … ➑

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]]> All of us have a history and all of us have our respective futures. We cannot change the past but we have the innate ability to create our futures. For most of us, our past contains some good memories and some painful memories. We have made some wise choices … ➑

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]]> https://revivedlife.com/are-we-stuck-with-our-past/feed/ 4 380 πŸ’‘πŸ‘‘ Are We Blessed Because We Are Fruitful? https://revivedlife.com/does-god-bless-us-because-we-are-fruitful/ https://revivedlife.com/does-god-bless-us-because-we-are-fruitful/#comments Sat, 14 Aug 2010 19:23:29 +0000 http://revivedlife.com/blog/?p=375 One of my favorite Scripture verses occurs in the opening chapter of the Bible: “God blessed them and said to them, ‘Be fruitful and increase in number; fill the earth and subdue it.'” – Genesis 1:28

Does God want us to be fruitful? Absolutely. Does God bless people because … ➑

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]]> One of my favorite Scripture verses occurs in the opening chapter of the Bible: “God blessed them and said to them, ‘Be fruitful and increase in number; fill the earth and subdue it.'” – Genesis 1:28

Does God want us to be fruitful? Absolutely. Does God bless people because … ➑

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]]> https://revivedlife.com/does-god-bless-us-because-we-are-fruitful/feed/ 1 375 πŸ‘‘ Freedom From Lust And Sexual Immorality https://revivedlife.com/freedom-from-lust-and-sexual-immorality/ https://revivedlife.com/freedom-from-lust-and-sexual-immorality/#comments Mon, 14 Jun 2010 20:38:20 +0000 http://revivedlife.com/blog/?p=355 If we know in our minds that it is against our core beliefs to entertain thoughts of lust and sexual immorality … yet we continue to allow access … we can begin to develop a “covered” relationship with God.

We are instructed many, many times in the word that … ➑

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]]> If we know in our minds that it is against our core beliefs to entertain thoughts of lust and sexual immorality … yet we continue to allow access … we can begin to develop a “covered” relationship with God.

We are instructed many, many times in the word that … ➑

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]]> https://revivedlife.com/freedom-from-lust-and-sexual-immorality/feed/ 1 355 πŸ’‘πŸ‘‘ Why Does God Seem To Wait? https://revivedlife.com/why-does-god-seem-to-wait/ https://revivedlife.com/why-does-god-seem-to-wait/#respond Thu, 10 Jun 2010 13:44:51 +0000 http://revivedlife.com/blog/?p=333 Why does God seem to wait when we so desperately are begging Him to “do something?” When we think of God’s timing, it can be common to lapse into a mindset that God’s clock is unintelligible, wound by a Deity who is distant and aloof to our desires. The … ➑

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]]> Why does God seem to wait when we so desperately are begging Him to “do something?” When we think of God’s timing, it can be common to lapse into a mindset that God’s clock is unintelligible, wound by a Deity who is distant and aloof to our desires. The … ➑

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]]> https://revivedlife.com/why-does-god-seem-to-wait/feed/ 0 333 πŸ‘‘ Living And Loving Without Fear https://revivedlife.com/living-and-loving-without-fear/ https://revivedlife.com/living-and-loving-without-fear/#comments Sat, 30 Jan 2010 20:11:05 +0000 http://revivedlife.com/blog/?p=253 Fearless love means that your heart is hidden and sacred. Acquiring and sustaining a love for God and wrapping yourself in His mercy is a deeply profound feeling … one which encompasses you and encourages you on a daily basis to displace self-righteousness with unwavering humility.

Love is being … ➑

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]]> Fearless love means that your heart is hidden and sacred. Acquiring and sustaining a love for God and wrapping yourself in His mercy is a deeply profound feeling … one which encompasses you and encourages you on a daily basis to displace self-righteousness with unwavering humility.

Love is being … ➑

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]]> https://revivedlife.com/living-and-loving-without-fear/feed/ 4 253 πŸ‘‘ God’s Open Doors https://revivedlife.com/gods-open-doors/ https://revivedlife.com/gods-open-doors/#comments Fri, 22 Jan 2010 19:48:38 +0000 http://revivedlife.com/blog/?p=242 Revelation 3:8:

“I know your works. See, I have set before you an open door, and no one can shut it; for you have a little strength, have kept My word, and have not denied My name.”

God opens doors in our lives for various reasons. There can be … ➑

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]]> Revelation 3:8:

“I know your works. See, I have set before you an open door, and no one can shut it; for you have a little strength, have kept My word, and have not denied My name.”

God opens doors in our lives for various reasons. There can be … ➑

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]]> https://revivedlife.com/gods-open-doors/feed/ 5 242 πŸ‘‘ Finding Contentment In Unfulfilled Desires https://revivedlife.com/finding-contentment-in-the-midst-of-unfulfilled-desires/ https://revivedlife.com/finding-contentment-in-the-midst-of-unfulfilled-desires/#comments Thu, 14 Jan 2010 18:13:33 +0000 http://revivedlife.com/blog/?p=232 The life of Paul gives us many remarkably inspiring examples of finding contentment in God’s grace.

Philippians 1:21:

“For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain … For I am hard-pressed between the two, having a desire to depart and be with Christ, which is

… ➑

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]]> The life of Paul gives us many remarkably inspiring examples of finding contentment in God’s grace.

Philippians 1:21:

“For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain … For I am hard-pressed between the two, having a desire to depart and be with Christ, which is

… ➑

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]]> https://revivedlife.com/finding-contentment-in-the-midst-of-unfulfilled-desires/feed/ 2 232 πŸ‘‘ Finding Joy When A Loved One Passes On https://revivedlife.com/an-opportunity-for-joy-when-a-loved-one-passes/ https://revivedlife.com/an-opportunity-for-joy-when-a-loved-one-passes/#respond Wed, 13 Jan 2010 18:19:50 +0000 http://revivedlife.com/blog/?p=237 The passing of a loved one is often a devastating and life-altering event.Β  It conjures emotions from deep within that often prompts thoughts such as “It’s not supposed to be like this … One minute my life was ‘normal’ and it has now become unbearable …”Β  As this new … ➑

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]]> The passing of a loved one is often a devastating and life-altering event.Β  It conjures emotions from deep within that often prompts thoughts such as “It’s not supposed to be like this … One minute my life was ‘normal’ and it has now become unbearable …”Β  As this new … ➑

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]]> https://revivedlife.com/an-opportunity-for-joy-when-a-loved-one-passes/feed/ 0 237 πŸ’‘πŸ‘‘ What Does God Want From Us? https://revivedlife.com/what-does-god-want-from-us/ https://revivedlife.com/what-does-god-want-from-us/#respond Sun, 27 Dec 2009 18:14:05 +0000 http://revivedlife.com/blog/?p=228 God wants a heart of repentance and a fruitful life.

Galatians 5:22:

“But what happens when we live God’s way? He brings gifts into our lives, much the same way that fruit appears in an orchardβ€”things like affection for others, exuberance about life, serenity. We develop a willingness to

… ➑

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]]> God wants a heart of repentance and a fruitful life.

Galatians 5:22:

“But what happens when we live God’s way? He brings gifts into our lives, much the same way that fruit appears in an orchardβ€”things like affection for others, exuberance about life, serenity. We develop a willingness to

… ➑

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]]> https://revivedlife.com/what-does-god-want-from-us/feed/ 0 228 πŸ‘‘ All It Takes Is A Pebble To Start A Landslide https://revivedlife.com/all-it-takes-is-a-pebble-to-start-a-landslide/ https://revivedlife.com/all-it-takes-is-a-pebble-to-start-a-landslide/#respond Wed, 16 Dec 2009 11:57:50 +0000 http://revivedlife.com/blog/?p=214 All it takes is a pebble to start a landslide or an echo to start an avalanche. The Holy Spirit doesn’t need much to work inside of us. Just keep surrounding yourself with like-minded individuals and persevering through the trials. We all stumble but He’s there to pick us … ➑

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]]> All it takes is a pebble to start a landslide or an echo to start an avalanche. The Holy Spirit doesn’t need much to work inside of us. Just keep surrounding yourself with like-minded individuals and persevering through the trials. We all stumble but He’s there to pick us … ➑

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]]> https://revivedlife.com/all-it-takes-is-a-pebble-to-start-a-landslide/feed/ 0 214 πŸŽ„πŸ’ Celebrating Christmas After A Divorce https://revivedlife.com/celebrating-christmas-after-a-divorce/ https://revivedlife.com/celebrating-christmas-after-a-divorce/#respond Mon, 14 Dec 2009 17:31:17 +0000 http://revivedlife.com/blog/?p=209 The holidays can be stressful. There are more activities to attend and more responsibilities to take care of and, as a result, emotions tend to heighten. Holidays after a major family change are even more intense as everyone anticipates what the transition will look and feel like. Your children … ➑

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]]> The holidays can be stressful. There are more activities to attend and more responsibilities to take care of and, as a result, emotions tend to heighten. Holidays after a major family change are even more intense as everyone anticipates what the transition will look and feel like. Your children … ➑

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]]> https://revivedlife.com/celebrating-christmas-after-a-divorce/feed/ 0 209 πŸ‘‘ Replacing Worry With Prayer https://revivedlife.com/replacing-worry-with-prayer/ https://revivedlife.com/replacing-worry-with-prayer/#comments Thu, 10 Dec 2009 18:48:45 +0000 http://revivedlife.com/blog/?p=196 To lead a joyful and peaceful Christian life, it’s imperative that we let God preside over situations that are beyond your control. Worry and trust do not coexist. When we invite worry in the front door of our lives, our faith will inevitably depart through the back. So we … ➑

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]]> To lead a joyful and peaceful Christian life, it’s imperative that we let God preside over situations that are beyond your control. Worry and trust do not coexist. When we invite worry in the front door of our lives, our faith will inevitably depart through the back. So we … ➑

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]]> https://revivedlife.com/replacing-worry-with-prayer/feed/ 3 196 πŸ™πŸ½ Prayer For The Unbeliever https://revivedlife.com/prayer-for-the-unbeliever/ https://revivedlife.com/prayer-for-the-unbeliever/#comments Thu, 10 Dec 2009 14:51:13 +0000 http://revivedlife.com/blog/?p=204 Heavenly Father,

This is our prayer for the lost. We ask that You continue rescuing unbelievers from the domain of darkness and to continue bringing them to the cross of Jesus. You alone can draw and enable them. Please send Your Holy Spirit with power to convict them of … ➑

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]]> Heavenly Father,

This is our prayer for the lost. We ask that You continue rescuing unbelievers from the domain of darkness and to continue bringing them to the cross of Jesus. You alone can draw and enable them. Please send Your Holy Spirit with power to convict them of … ➑

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]]> https://revivedlife.com/prayer-for-the-unbeliever/feed/ 26 204 πŸ’‘πŸ‘‘ The Narrow Road Or The Broad Road? https://revivedlife.com/the-narrow-road-or-the-broad-road/ https://revivedlife.com/the-narrow-road-or-the-broad-road/#respond Fri, 04 Dec 2009 17:53:08 +0000 http://revivedlife.com/blog/?p=177 Jesus brings His Sermon on the Mount to a close with some warnings concerning the difference between true and false discipleship. There are two distinguishing characteristics given here regarding the road that “leads to life”: it’s “narrow” and only a few find it. It’s narrow in that it … ➑

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]]> Jesus brings His Sermon on the Mount to a close with some warnings concerning the difference between true and false discipleship. There are two distinguishing characteristics given here regarding the road that “leads to life”: it’s “narrow” and only a few find it. It’s narrow in that it … ➑

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]]> https://revivedlife.com/the-narrow-road-or-the-broad-road/feed/ 0 177 πŸ‘‘ The Fruit Of The Spirit: A Blossom That Eternally Blooms! https://revivedlife.com/the-fruit-of-the-spirit-a-blossom-that-eternally-blooms/ https://revivedlife.com/the-fruit-of-the-spirit-a-blossom-that-eternally-blooms/#respond Fri, 04 Dec 2009 17:39:03 +0000 http://revivedlife.com/blog/?p=173 A good way to determine how steadfast your faith in Christ is, and how completely you have given your life over to the leading of God’s Holy Spirit, is to consider the joyous message we are given in Galatians 5:22 – 25:

But the fruit of the Spirit is … ➑

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]]> A good way to determine how steadfast your faith in Christ is, and how completely you have given your life over to the leading of God’s Holy Spirit, is to consider the joyous message we are given in Galatians 5:22 – 25:

But the fruit of the Spirit is … ➑

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]]> https://revivedlife.com/the-fruit-of-the-spirit-a-blossom-that-eternally-blooms/feed/ 0 173 πŸ‘‘ Living Transparently https://revivedlife.com/living-transparently/ https://revivedlife.com/living-transparently/#comments Thu, 03 Dec 2009 21:39:57 +0000 http://revivedlife.com/blog/?p=164 Early for a lunch appointment, I was enjoying the quietness of my commute despite the bumper-to-bumper traffic. Suddenly, the ringing of my cell phone broke the silence. I answered it and heard my mother’s voice say, β€œI’ve been waving to you for the past 5 minutes! You must be … ➑

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]]> Early for a lunch appointment, I was enjoying the quietness of my commute despite the bumper-to-bumper traffic. Suddenly, the ringing of my cell phone broke the silence. I answered it and heard my mother’s voice say, β€œI’ve been waving to you for the past 5 minutes! You must be … ➑

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]]> https://revivedlife.com/living-transparently/feed/ 2 164 πŸ™πŸ½ Prayer For Discerning Opportunities https://revivedlife.com/prayer-for-discerning-opportunities/ https://revivedlife.com/prayer-for-discerning-opportunities/#respond Thu, 03 Dec 2009 21:31:40 +0000 http://revivedlife.com/blog/?p=160 Heavenly Father,

As our Protector and Guide, You are the greatest Friend and Joy we have! To be able to come to You in prayer like this is the most beautiful part of our lives! Father, You know what I am facing and the reasons why these doors and … ➑

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]]> Heavenly Father,

As our Protector and Guide, You are the greatest Friend and Joy we have! To be able to come to You in prayer like this is the most beautiful part of our lives! Father, You know what I am facing and the reasons why these doors and … ➑

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]]> https://revivedlife.com/prayer-for-discerning-opportunities/feed/ 0 160 πŸ™πŸ½ Prayer To Release Fear https://revivedlife.com/prayer-to-release-fear/ https://revivedlife.com/prayer-to-release-fear/#respond Tue, 01 Dec 2009 17:51:00 +0000 http://revivedlife.com/blog/?p=149 Heavenly Father,

Please protect us with the shield of your strength and keep us safe from all fear, evil and harm. In 2 Timothy 1:7, we are told, “For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline.”Β May the power … ➑

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]]> Heavenly Father,

Please protect us with the shield of your strength and keep us safe from all fear, evil and harm. In 2 Timothy 1:7, we are told, “For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline.”Β May the power … ➑

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]]> https://revivedlife.com/prayer-to-release-fear/feed/ 0 149