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$Just Say \"No\" - Titus 2:11-12$

$God has given us the gift of His grace in Jesus, and we must receive that grace by faith. But, unlike the toy that comes with \"batteries not included\", God also supplies us with the faith we need to receive His grace.$ $The people around us can only see what\'s on the outside, which may look good, but Jesus sees what\'s on the inside, which might not be so good. If we are honest with Jesus, and accept his offer to wash us, we can be clean on the outside and the inside. - October 13, 2019$ $Don\'t Stay in the Sewer - Romans 6:1-2$

Following Father's Example - Ephesians 5:1-2

Christmas Morning - 1 Corinthians 2:9-10

Extreme Heart Makeover - Revelation 3:20

$ We have this promise from Jesus, that He has a place prepared for each of us who have put our faith in Him. That place is in our Father\'s house, where we will all someday live together as a family. October 16, 2010$

$When you find yourself in a situation that\'s over your head, don\'t give in to fear, but trust that God is able to sustain you in the midst of trouble.July 11, 2010$ $ On July 4, 1776, the leaders of England\'s thirteen North American colonies signed a document known as the \"Declaration of Independence\", proclaiming America\'s freedom from British rule. The 4th of July is celebrated annually in the U.S. with parades and fireworks displays. As Christians, when we put our faith in Jesus, it is as if we are signing a \"Declaration of Dependence\", expressing our total dependence on Jesus for our salvation. June 30, 2010$

$ The resurrection of Jesus is not a myth or a fable, but an actual event that happened in history. In Romans 1:4, the Apostle Paul says that Jesus \"was declared with power to be the Son of God by his resurrection from the dead.\" April 6, 2010$

$ To those shepherds so long ago, it was just another ordinary day, or night, on the job. They didn\'t know that they would soon be visited by angels, or that it would be the night of the Messiah\'s (Jesus) long awaited arrival on earth. Jesus tells us in Matthew 24:36-44 that his return will also come one of these days when we are not expecting it, and that we \"must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect him.\" (NIV) December 20, 2009$ $God\'s Gift - 2 Corinthians 9:15$

$ Our present circumstances may be like an empty plate. But if we focus on God, rather than our present circumstances, we\'ll find that we still have reasons to give thanks to the Lord. His goodness, love & mercy are never changing. November 22, 2009$

$ We cannot allow our minds to dwell on Satan\'s lies. We must renew our minds by the Word of God. November 9, 2009$ $ Satan would try to convince us that we\'re not qualified to partake of God\'s blessings. But we should listen instead to Jesus, who tells us that our Father God is happy to bless us. October 24, 2009$ $ The world around us is in a tremendous uproar, yet we can be at peace, knowing that God is still in control. We are comforted by His voice, and we know that His purposes and plans will ultimately work out. A few verses further on in Psalm 46 we can read these words: \"Be still, and know that I am God.\" October 5, 2009$

$ In chess, you win by protecting your king - keeping it on the board. In our lives, the love of God will give us victory over any of Satan\'s devices or schemes. September 20, 2009$ $God\'s Army Knife - 2 Timothy 3:16-17$

$God\'s Prescription - Proverbs 4:20-22$

$ Whatever enemies we may be facing, be it sickness, poverty, loneliness, fear, etc., we can be safe from them in Jesus, just as this joey is safe from the dingos in his mother\'s pouch. August 2, 2009$

$ Obedience to God\'s commands may seem as confining as a birdcage to some. But in His commands we find peace, security, prosperity, and true freedom. And what are His commands? 1 John 3:23 tells us to believe in the name of Jesus, and to love one another. July 12, 2009$ $ In 1773, the American revolutionaries resisted the British authorities and their tea tax by dumping the British tea into Boston Harbor. As Christians, we are also in resistance against the evil spiritual rulers and authorities of Satan\'s kingdom. June 28, 2009$

$ One way that parents can make sure that their arrows (children) hit the target of God\'s plan for their lives is by instilling in them good, Biblical training in childhood. Proverbs 22:6 says \"Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it.\" June 14, 2009$

$ Through prayerful Bible study, we can dig out nuggets of truth in God\'s Word. In 1 Timothy 3:9, Paul reminds us to \"keep hold of the deep truths of the faith\". May 17, 2009$

The Lord is my Strength - Philippians 4:13

$Shepherd\'s Voice - John 10:27$

$Mirror of God\'s Word - James 1:23-24$

$ Sin may seem harmless when Satan tries to sell it to us. But it will soon grow into a devouring monster, that will eventually kill us, if we don\'t, by the Spirit, kill it first. March 22, 2009$

$ When we are faced with trouble, we should not wait until we have come to the end of our own resources before we seek God\'s help and direction in prayer. March 2, 2009$ $ People don\'t need to be beat on the head with the bad news that they are condemned for being a sinner. We should be telling them the good news, that Jesus loves them and died to redeem them from condemnation. February 22, 2009$ $ Colossians 2:15 tells us that Jesus has disarmed and despoiled Satan and his kingdom. The only weapons Satan has left to him are his lies, but they are no match for the truth of God\'s Word. February 22, 2010$

$ Living in the Sin building may seem pleasant for a while, but it\'s a firetrap, and eventually, it will burn down around you. Thankfully, there is a way of escape: the saving grace of Jesus. January 26, 2009$

$ The good news is that, through Jesus, everyone is invited to partake of God\'s blessing. We need to be telling the world about the blessing Christ has provided for them. November 23, 2008$ $ It may seem backwards, but Jesus tells us the way for us to be exalted is to humble ourselves, or in other words, the way up is down. This principle is restated in 1 Peter 5:6: \"Humble yourselves, therefore, under God\'s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time.\" November 16, 2008$ $ This world can seem as a dark, impenetrable jungle of various doctrines and beliefs. But, we have the map of God\'s Word, and we have a guide, the Holy Spirit, to help us find the path of truth. November 2, 2008$

Revelation Excursion - 1 Corinthians 2:10

Faith, Hope, & Love - 1 Corinthians 13:13

Helmet of Salvation - 1 Thessalonians 5:8

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Joyful 'toons

The Christian Cartoons with the Joyful Message – by Mike Waters

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