I am blessed to have my dental needs provided by an excellent dental office staff. Since I have spent a small fortune on my mouth, I can easily fret about my six month dental examination because I never know what it may reveal. As the date for the appointment approaches, I have two choices—I can worry about what might surface during my examination or I can trust that my loving heavenly Father will provide me with the courage to accept its diagnosis.
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IS YOUR FAITH FALSE OR BONA FIDE?
As we begin the process of answering the critical question “Is your faith false or bona fide?” it is necessary to determine whether you are a woman who states that you are a Christian or a woman who is a Christian. On the surface, both parts of the statement appear to be identical. However, a closer look reveals that the first part of the statement describes a woman who desires all of the benefits of eternal life but daily chooses to embrace the philosophy of the world. Her choices, dress, and speech reveal her allegiance to it just as Peter’s speech betrayed him in the courtyard during Jesus’ trial (Matt.26:69-73). This woman embraces a false faith.
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IS THERE ENOUGH EVIDENCE TO CONVICT YOU?
Daily, the media reports evidence that convicts high profile individuals of behaviors which, in many instances, renders them disqualified for the position they hold. As I read the accounts, the Holy Spirit probes my heart with the question, “Pat, if it becomes a crime to be a Christian, would there be adequate evidence in your lifestyle to convict you?” This question challenges me to probe my life to discern whether I am embracing a lifestyle that pleases God. I pray that you will consider the question as well.
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IS YOUR FOCUS FOR FALL FEAR OR FAITH?
Fall is traditionally the season of greatest changes—students transition to new schools, those in the workforce begin new jobs, and parents experience the “empty nest syndrome,” to name just a few. What is your reflex reaction when change occurs—fear or faith in your heavenly Father who loves you unconditionally and promises to give you peace and contentment in the midst of potentially challenging situations (Jer. 31:3; John 14:27)?
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