Greg Laurie

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  Jan 7, 2014

  Contemplating the Cross

  I heard about a man who tried to start his own religion but soon found that it didn't go so well. He decided to approach the French statesman Charles Maurice de Talleyrand-érigord and ask him what he should do to gain converts. The statesman told him, "I recommend that you get yourself crucified, die, and then rise again on the third day."

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  Jan 5, 2014

  God's Dynamite

  There is explosive power in the message of the gospel because Paul says, "It is the power of God at work, saving everyone who believes . . ." (Romans 1:16, NLT). The word power that Paul used in this verse originates from the Greek word dunamis. It is the same word Jesus used in Acts 1:8: "But you will receive power [dunamis] when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. And you will be my witnesses, telling people about me everywhere" (NLT). The English words dynamic, dynamo, and dynamite also have been

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  Jan 3, 2014

  Surrender at Gethsemane

  Have you ever felt lonely? Have you ever felt as though your friends and family had abandoned you? Have you ever felt like you were misunderstood? Have you ever had a hard time understanding or submitting to the will of God for your life? If so, then you have an idea of what the Lord Jesus went through when He agonized at Gethsemane.

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  Jan 1, 2014

  The 3 Things We Can Give to God in 2014

  As we enter into a new year, here is something to remember: When it's all said and done, we have three things we can offer God—our treasure, our talent, and our time. Each of these is given to us by God, and each of them should be given back in generous portions.

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  Dec 30, 2013

  Not Duration, But Donation

  As one year comes to an end and another one begins, it is a great time to evaluate how we are doing and where we are going. We want to make sure that we are living our lives the way they ought to be lived because for some of us, this may be the last year.

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  Dec 28, 2013

  The 3 Things we can give to God in 2014

  As we enter into a new year, here is something to remember: When it's all said and done, we have three things we can offer God—our treasure, our talent, and our time. Each of these is given to us by God, and each of them should be given back in generous portions.

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  Dec 26, 2013

  The Unpopular Truth

  One of the most often-asked questions regarding the Christian faith goes something like this: "What about the person who has never heard that Jesus is the only way to God? What about the person in the middle of the jungle who has never heard the gospel?" (They are always in a jungle for some unknown reason—or in the desert.)

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  Dec 23, 2013

  A Divine Birth Announcement

  If you are a parent, then you can remember the first people you called after you became one. You gave them the weight and length of the baby and the actual time when he or she was born. You shared the news with those who were closest to you.

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  Dec 21, 2013

  'I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day'

  One of the most familiar carols we hear during the holidays is "I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day." The story behind the song, based on a poem by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, is very interesting.

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  Dec 20, 2013

  Jesus: The Son of God

  What difference does it make who Jesus is? Why should we take Him seriously? The way we answer these questions will deeply impact our belief system, mold our character, and influence our lifestyle. They will also determine where we spend eternity.