Dan Delzell

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  Sep 14, 2014

  Does God Exist to Make Man Happy?

  God has always existed, and He was perfectly fine without man. The Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit were already having a good time together. Everything they do is good and fulfilling, and so they didn't need man in order to be complete. Nevertheless, God chose to create man and, through worship, allow him to get in on the joy.

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  Sep 12, 2014

  What If You Could Enter Heaven Today?

  If God were to invite you to enter heaven today, would you take Him up on it? Imagine God telling you: "This is a one-time offer. And if you accept it today, you will never go back to earth. But you will be guaranteed eternal life in paradise."

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  Sep 9, 2014

  Jesus Is a Believer's Justification and Sanctification

  You and I cannot save our souls, and we also cannot make ourselves holy. Jesus does it all. When you receive Christ as your Savior, you are instantly justified. And then the Lord begins to produce His holiness in you and through you. The credit goes to Jesus. The glory goes to Jesus. And the believer eventually goes to heaven.

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  Aug 28, 2014

  Would You Like to Be Born Again?

  Have you ever honestly considered the whole "born again" thing? Jesus said it is the only way to enter the kingdom of God. (see John 3:3) So what is the kingdom of God? And why would anyone want to be "born again" in the first place?

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  Aug 25, 2014

  Your First Calling Is to Trust God

  If you have been given a particular calling and ministry from the Lord, I hope it burns within your soul and provides you with much passion for service everyday. That tends to be the way it plays out for a Spirit-led and Spirit-filled believer who is called and gifted to serve in God's kingdom. But there are plenty of obstacles along the way, as I am sure you have probably already discovered.

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  Aug 22, 2014

  7 Benefits of Attending a Healthy Church

  A healthy church is kind of like a healthy family. It just oozes with encouragement and mutual care. And when you experience it, you reap the benefits deep within your soul. With that in mind, here are 7 benefits of attending a healthy church:

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  Aug 20, 2014

  Persistent Prayer Gets the Attention of Heaven

  One of the mysteries of biblical prayer is that the Lord is honored and pleased when His children persist in prayer and don't give up. And if you stop and think about it from heaven's perspective, it makes a lot of sense.

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  Aug 18, 2014

  Robin Williams and How Faces Speak Volumes

  Few people in our lifetime have made others laugh as much as Robin Williams. And few people have a face as mesmerizing as his face. In a curious way, Robin's face was as complex as his lightning-speed mind and his rapid-fire sense of humor.

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  Aug 15, 2014

  The Rapture Doctrine Every Christian Can Celebrate

  When "Left Behind" starring Nicolas Cage gets released in theaters in a couple months, it will create quite a buzz about "the rapture." And it will be a terrific opportunity for people to discuss an event that is most certainly coming to a planet near you.

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  Aug 13, 2014

  7 Characteristics of a Double-Minded Believer

  A double-minded believer is someone who is constantly living in a state of compromise. Half of you lives for God, while the other half lives for your bad habit. Hence, you are "double-minded." As you consider whether or not that experience describes your current situation, here are 7 characteristics of a double-minded believer: