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  1. Christsfreeservant

    The Abundant Love I Have for You

    “For I made up my mind not to make another painful visit to you. For if I cause you pain, who is there to make me glad but the one whom I have pained? And I wrote as I did, so that when I came I might not suffer pain from those who should have made me rejoice, for I felt sure of all of you, that...
  2. AetheriusLamia

    Please refute the conclusion that Judaism&Christianity are better explained by ancient aliens than Creator God.

    How would you refute this argument? Would you share resources online or citations for further study? All the history and miracles in the Christian Bible (including Hebrew Scriptures, both Old and New Testament) can be explained by aliens with advanced technology who deceived humans, rather than...
  3. Christsfreeservant

    What Satan Meant for Evil

    This was originally posted in October of 2022, but the Lord is encouraging me to repost it today: What Satan Meant for Evil, God Can Use for Good The Lord Jesus led me this morning to do another Talk Video (link below) based off a song he gave me to write in 2012, which is based off Psalms 27...
  4. Christsfreeservant

    Clouds and Thunder

    Clouds and thunder, days of hunger, Enemies lurking, liars working, Not good fellows, armies bellow, All asunder, bad men blunder. Time is ticking, truth not clicking, Faith in God to wise men sticking. Foolishness is now accepted, Truth of God is intercepted. Truth and lies now interchanging...
  5. Christsfreeservant

    But I Press On..

    “..that I may know him and the power of his resurrection, and may share his sufferings, becoming like him in his death, that by any means possible I may attain the resurrection from the dead. “Not that I have already obtained this or am already perfect, but I press on to make it my own, because...
  6. Christsfreeservant

    This Grace in Which We Stand

    “Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. Through him we have also obtained access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we rejoice in hope of the glory of God. Not only that, but we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that...
  7. Christsfreeservant

    No Tears on Outside

    He’s hurting, he’s crying, No tears on outside. He’s injured, he’s stirring, All now kept inside. He’s failing for words To say all that he feels. He cannot express, Cannot make his appeals. His outside is inside, Trapped now in his skin, Knows not where to turn, And his faith’s wearing thin...
  8. Christsfreeservant

    Do We Delight to Do God's Will?

    Psalms 40:1-3 ESV “I waited patiently for the Lord; he inclined to me and heard my cry. He drew me up from the pit of destruction, out of the miry bog, and set my feet upon a rock, making my steps secure. He put a new song in my mouth, a song of praise to our God. Many will see...
  9. T

    Why do Bad Things Happen to God's People?

    SCRIPTURE: 'He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High Shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress; My God, in Him I will trust.” Surely He shall deliver you from the snare of the fowler And from the perilous pestilence. He shall...
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  10. Christsfreeservant

    Share in Suffering for the Gospel

    2 Timothy 1:8-14 ESV “Therefore do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord, nor of me his prisoner, but share in suffering for the gospel by the power of God, who saved us and called us to a holy calling, not because of our works but because of his own purpose and grace, which he gave us...
  11. Christsfreeservant

    Seeking Someone to Devour

    1 Peter 5:8-11 ESV “Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. Resist him, firm in your faith, knowing that the same kinds of suffering are being experienced by your brotherhood throughout the world. And after you have...
  12. Christsfreeservant

    Are We Being Called to Suffer?

    Psalms 91:1-16 ESV (quoting only first 6 verses) “He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say to the Lord, ‘My refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.’ “For he will deliver you from the snare of the fowler and from the...
  13. Mercy Shown

    God Hurts The Hell Out of Us!

    looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Heb 12:2 When I first came to Christ, oh what a fool I was. I was so excited thinking that I was now...
  14. Christsfreeservant

    Not with Words of Flattery

    1 Thessalonians 2:1-2 ESV “For you yourselves know, brothers, that our coming to you was not in vain. But though we had already suffered and been shamefully treated at Philippi, as you know, we had boldness in our God to declare to you the gospel of God in the midst of much conflict.” When we...
  15. Christsfreeservant

    Is Something Strange Happening?

    Video Talk 1 Peter 4:12-16 ESV “Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice insofar as you share Christ's sufferings, that you may also rejoice and be glad when his glory is revealed. If you...
  16. Christsfreeservant

    Justified by Faith in Jesus Christ

    Romans 5:1-2 ESV “Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. Through him we have also obtained access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we rejoice in hope of the glory of God.” What does it mean to be justified by...
  17. Christsfreeservant

    Suffering is For Our Good

    Psalms 119:92-94 ESV “If your law had not been my delight, I would have perished in my affliction. I will never forget your precepts, for by them you have given me life. I am yours; save me, for I have sought your precepts.” We all go through stuff. None of us are immune from...
  18. Christsfreeservant

    Lacking in Nothing

    James 1:2-4,12 ESV “Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.” “Blessed is the man who remains...
  19. Christsfreeservant

    God is our Refuge and Strength

    Psalms 46:1-3,10-11 ESV “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way, though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble at its swelling...
  20. Christsfreeservant

    When our Minds Play Tricks on Us

    Psalms 56:1-4 ESV Satan (the devil) is the arch enemy of Jesus Christ, and of his gospel, and of all who follow Jesus Christ with their lives, in truth. He is like a roaring lion who prowls about seeking someone to devour. And so we need to be alert and serious-minded so that we can pray, and...
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