Grace, Mercy, and Peace
by Open Fire Administration on November 8th, 2023
Grace, Mercy, and PeaceUnto Timothy, my own son in the faith: Grace, mercy, and peace....— 1 Timothy 1:2If you’ve ever felt like problems were mounting and growing all around you and you didn’t have enough strength to make it another step, then I have some very good news for you! Today you’re going to discover that God extends a very special measure of mercy to people who feel like they are being ...  Read More
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Partners in the Gospel Of Jesus Christ
by Open Fire Administration on November 7th, 2023
Partners in the Gospel Of Jesus ChristAlways in every prayer of mine for you all making request with joy, for your fellowship in the gospel from the first day until now.— Philippians 1:4,5When I think of all the people who have financially supported our ministry throughout these many years that we’ve been serving in the former Soviet Union, it fills my heart with gratitude to God for putting such ...  Read More
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Confront, Forgive, and Forget
by Open Fire Administration on November 6th, 2023
Confront, Forgive, and Forget...If thy brother trespass against thee, rebuke him; and if he repent, forgive him. — Luke 17:3It is difficult for most people to confront someone else regarding an offense, but sometimes confrontation is necessary. Ignoring confrontation is often what causes bad feelings to turn inward and fester into something much worse. Those ugly feelings can sit in the pit of a p...  Read More
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Never Go to Bed Angry!
by Open Fire Administration on November 5th, 2023
Never Go to Bed Angry!...Let not the sun go down upon your wrath: Neither give place to the devil.— Ephesians 4:26,27Have you ever gone to bed sizzling with anger about what someone did or didn’t do or about what someone said or didn’t say? If you think about it, you’ll realize that this last phrase pretty well summarizes the primary reasons people get offended, insulted, irritated, or upset. Isn’...  Read More
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The Peaceable Fruit of Righteousness
by Open Fire Administration on November 3rd, 2023
The Peaceable Fruit of RighteousnessNow no chastening for the present seemeth to be joyous, but grievous: nevertheless afterward it yieldeth the peaceable fruit of righteousness unto them which are exercised thereby.— Hebrews 12:11As you grow in your walk with God, you will discover that one of the strongest forces you’ll have to face and overcome is your own flesh! Your flesh will try to oppose y...  Read More
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The First Requirement of a Leader
by Open Fire Administration on November 2nd, 2023
The First Requirement of a LeaderThis is a true saying, If a man desire the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work.— 1 Timothy 3:1One time many years ago, Denise and I were driving down the street, discussing our concern for certain church members who reflected no desire for excellence in the way they lived. As we discussed our desire to see the people in our church display a greater desire f...  Read More
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