Build on Solid Rock - Greg Laurie Daily Devotion - August 17, 2020
Greg Laurie Daily Devotions |
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Monday, August 17, 2020
Build on Solid Rock
"Anyone who listens to my teaching and follows it is wise, like a person who builds a house on solid rock" (Matthew 7:24 nlt).
I've come to realize that I like the idea of the beach more than actually going to the beach. But when I do go, one thing I like about the beach is building sandcastles with my grandkids.
Now, I'm not a great sandcastle builder, but there are other people who build insanely elaborate ones right by the ocean. They're amazing. But to me it seems like the biggest waste of time ever because the tide eventually will rise and wash them away.
It isn't a good idea to build something on sand. Jesus said, "But anyone who hears my teaching and doesn't obey it is foolish, like a person who builds a house on sand. When the rains and floods come and the winds beat against that house, it will collapse with a mighty crash" (Matthew 7:26–27 nlt).
This person essentially represents a nonbeliever. I'll call him a pseudobeliever who hears the Word of God and doesn't do it. He appears to be a believer when actually he is not.
When you get down to it, we all build our lives on something. We all have a set of values that we live by. Even people who say they have no values actually have values of some kind. That is the foundation of our lives. |
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15 Christian Birthday Gifts For Girls |
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Carrie Lowrance |
Kids birthday parties are so much fun to attend. There is always lots of fun things to do from playing in the pool, bouncy houses, or just playing games, opening presents, and eating ice cream and cake.
Regardless of the party is simple or extravagant, it's always fun to see kids running around having a good time. Especially girls. Do you have a birthday party for a girl coming up? Are you trying to figure out a fantastic Christian gift to take? No worries, these gifts will light up the face and heart of any of the King's daughters.
In a world of princesses, fairies, and unicorns, it's hard to find heartfelt and meaningful gifts. Especially for young girls. The gifts in this list will help young girls learn and grow more in their faith as well as show it and share it with others. These gifts are a great way to encourage them to let their light shine out into the world through what they learn while reading devotionals and teen Bibles. They can also show their faith off to the world by wearing Christian clothes and jewelry. Your young recipient will love any of the gifts on this list, and you will feel good knowing you have given a gift to help advance the kingdom of God.
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