Monthly Archives: January 2015

Living for the King

Posted on January 26, 2015 by Kim Armstrong

“Do not present your members to sin as instruments for unrighteousness, but present yourselves to God as those who have been brought from death to life, and your members to God as instruments for righteousness.” (1) What are our members? … Continue reading →

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What Heavy Cross Do You Bear?

Posted on January 19, 2015 by Kim Armstrong

“Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creature; the old things passed away; behold, new things have come.” (1) Like many of you, I have been given a cross to carry. When our cross becomes so burdensome … Continue reading →

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Beware of Old Tricks

Posted on January 12, 2015 by Kim Armstrong

“We know that we are of God, and that the whole world lies in the power of the evil one.” (1) Taken off Guard Unexpected disturbances frustrate life. They can really throw us off guard. Life is going along at … Continue reading →

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A Gift, a Loss, and God’s Story

Posted on January 5, 2015 by Kim Armstrong

“…weeping may go on all night, but joy comes with the morning. You have turned my mourning into joyful dancing. You have taken away my clothes of mourning and clothed me with joy, that I might sing praises to You … Continue reading →

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