One of the main tactics of the enemy is to convince us we are already receiving from the world what is promised in Christ, and peace is no exception. To say the same thing differently, Satan wants to sell you cheap imitations of the real things God alone can give.
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“What child is this who laid to rest On Mary’s lap, is sleeping? Whom angels greet with anthems sweet While the shepherds watch are keeping.” The angels welcomed the Christ Child at His birth in Bethlehem with both praise and blessing. We heard a call for peace on earth for
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“Peace on earth, and goodwill toward men,” the angel said when Jesus was born. Peace on earth is something you hear around this time of year. It’s a well-wish, like Merry Christmas, and so we strip the phrase of its power—not maliciously, but we do well when we remember the
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During the 2016 SBC Annual Meeting, the messengers overwhelmingly approved a resolution that called on Southern Baptists to reject the display of the Confederate Battle Flag. Messengers had varying opinions on the resolution. Some said the stance was overdue, and the SBC needed to take the step to further foster
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