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Drew Cline: God’s Word [2:37]

He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see and fear and put their trust in the LORD.

[Psalm 40:3 NIV]

Christian musician Drew Cline shares about a moment in his life when he realized that his way of life was the best he could do when he was in charge.

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Right Verse at the Right Time

God did this so that men would seek him and perhaps reach out for him and find him, though he is not far from each one of us.

[Acts 17:27 NIV]

Caroline M. writes:

It is my practice to pull out my pocket New Testament when I’m on the bus. This is not my devotion time, but a little habit I developed when I received an e-mail that asked, “What if we treated our Bible like our cell phone?” I don’t have a cell phone, but I did get the idea.

I’m reading Acts now, when I’m on the bus. And today the bus was particularly noisy due to a “one-man show” a passenger decided to put on. As I read, I may as well have been reading the ingredients on the back of a package of cookies, for all I got from my reading.

In Acts chapter 17, I read down to verse 26 through 28 — and the words were branded on my spirit.

My daughter had been witnessing to an e-mail friend, who is a serious seeker of the Lord. When I talked to her, she told me that she told her friend that the Lord was very close to her now.

I remembered that verse (Acts 17:27) and read it to her. She was e-mailing her friend at that moment and included the verse. The decision is hers.

What impressed me was that the only verses that even registered with me were the ones I would be needing in a few minutes. He is a great God, Who truly knows the end from the beginning.

Matt and Sherry McPherson: Free Will [2:47]

The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.

[John 10:10 NIV]

Matt and Sherry McPherson share about free will in relation to the problems in this world; and how the Bible delivered Sherry from struggles with anger

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Vicky Beeching: Power of Scripture [1:17]

Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in[a] the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,

[Matthew 20:19 NIV]

Vicky Beeching’s grandparents were missionaries all around the world and she learned from them how Scripture can change lives in a moment. She saw this firsthand in Lima, Peru on a short term mission trip. Happiness doesn’t depend on circumstances.

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David Nasser Speaks at Glory Revealed [Part 4]

David Nasser from Glory Revealed humorously compares Mac-evangelists to Christians who aren’t investing their minds in the Bible. What do you long to see revealed to you every day?

Geoff Moore: Ambassador for Christ [1:08]

20We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us. We implore you on Christ’s behalf: Be reconciled to God.

[2 Corinthians 5:20 NIV]

God encourages Geoff to be an ambassador for him, especially when he’s being interviewed about the songs he has written.

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David Nasser Speaks at Glory Revealed [Part 3]

David Nasser from Glory Revealed continues his message. He challenges the audience to place more importance on the Bible, saying that if we were told we couldn’t open our Bibles, we would fight the law in Washington DC until we were able - and then we’d go home and not read them.

This is part 3 of a series.

Don Moen: Business is Ministry [2:10]

Don Moen speaks about his company (Integrity Music) and how it’s a ministry first and a business second. He believes God asks us to be excellent in all we do and desires to bring people closer to God through his business.

Reading My Bible in Public

We know that in all things God works for good with those who love him, those whom he has called according to his purpose.

[Romans 8:28 Good News Translation]

Davis B. writes:

I’m a criminal trial attorney in the inner city courts of Boston. Several months ago a court officer asked me what I was reading, and I showed him my Bible (I can’t remember which translation it was). He nodded and continued on his way. He wanted more information about Christianity, and I gave it to him, but he wanted to argue several points so I referred him to a few sources.

I heard nothing from him for a few months. Then recently in court he saw me reading the Bible again, but this time it was the Good News New Testament, the one with the line drawings and the plain English. He saw a line drawing, and it captured his interest.

He thumbed through it and looked at several more line drawings and said, “May I borrow this? I need some spirituality.”

I told him no, you cannot borrow it, you can HAVE it.

Once he saw that it was in plain everyday English and had the interesting line drawings (which I also find very interesting to look at), he was “captured” and wanted to know more.

Thank you, Lord, for calling this young man to You, and thank you to the folks who published the Good News NT edition.

My Life Turned Around

Delight yourself in the LORD and he will give you the desires of your heart.

[Psalm 37:4 NIV]

John G. writes:

There are many verses that have impacted my life in the last few years. Here’s a quick recap. About two years ago I was in a pretty deep depression, very overweight, my marriage was all but over and both cars had been repossessed. I had turned away from God, and my life was just one train wreck after another.

Then, through a series of events, God spoke to me, and I put my focus on God. My every waking moment was focused on God, and the things in my life began to turn around.

I have lost nearly 80 pounds and still going strong. My wife and I are like newlyweds. My children are very happy and doing great in school. I am even thinking about going to seminary to be a pastor.

What got me thinking of this was the people at church telling me I should do it and just that nagging feeling that I should. I have also found that the most liberating feeling you can get is to share your faith with someone.

I heard a statistic a while back. I do not know the source but it stated that out of all the people who say they are Christians, 95% have never shared their faith with someone. So I have made that my life mission. I try to share my faith with everyone I can. Have I been met with resistance? Oh yes, unfortunately, but I keep in mind that it’s not me they’re rejecting, it’s God … and they can just take it up with Him.

Now about that verse (at the top). Psalm 37:4 states, “Delight yourself in the Lord and he will give you the desires of your heart.”

I was trying to figure out what God’s will was for my life and if what I was wanting to do (be a pastor) was the same thing that God wanted. Then I found that verse. I felt like I had won the lottery.

So that is my story and how much God has blessed me and my family. So to anyone reading this, share your faith. Tell someone how much Jesus Christ loves them.

May God bless you and keep you. Peace be with you.

 

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