Category Archives: christian living

Christian Living: Are Believers Becoming Numb To Sin?

Posted on July 16, 2013 by Gail Knox - Word Within

The nation of Israel was exiled to Babylon for a period of 70 years. At the end of that time, God directed the pagan king Cyrus to order some of the exiles to return to Jerusalem and rebuild the temple. … Continue reading →

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Christian Living: How To Do Something Amazing

Posted on July 16, 2013 by Gail Knox - Word Within

One of the few television shows that I enjoy is “So You Think You Can Dance.” I was particularly impressed recently by the performance of a young hip-hop dancer named “Fix-tion” who had no formal dance training at all. Fix-tion … Continue reading →

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Christian Living: God’s Thoughts Are Higher

Posted on July 1, 2013 by Gail Knox - Word Within

In the book of Job we see his friends offering what they think is godly advice and judgment. They are all in agreement that Job has done something wrong to incur the punishment he is enduring and they chastise him … Continue reading →

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Christian Living: From “Make One” To “Be One”

Posted on July 1, 2013 by Gail Knox - Word Within

Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God – this is your spiritual act of worship. Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this … Continue reading →

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Christian Living: Back on the Straight and Narrow

Posted on July 1, 2013 by Gail Knox - Word Within

The fifteenth chapter of Luke’s Gospel gives us the very familiar story of The Prodigal Son. There are many lessons that can be learned from this parable – all beneficial teachings – but the most memorable might be the scene … Continue reading →

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Christian Living: People In Our Lives

Posted on June 24, 2013 by Gail Knox - Word Within

Believers know that God is Sovereign. Our days are numbered according to His will. He has a good and perfect plan for each of us. This plan includes — among countless other things — the people God has put, and … Continue reading →

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Christian Living: Be Prepared

Posted on June 24, 2013 by Gail Knox - Word Within

For many years, the Boy Scouts of America have used as their motto “Be Prepared.” This is a good standard for all of us to live by, since the nature of human beings is to dread having to do that … Continue reading →

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Christian Living: After the Storm

Posted on June 24, 2013 by Gail Knox - Word Within

I am so proud to be an Oklahoman – if only as a humble transplant from the State of Texas. At least I am here now. And that’s a good thing! Many of you no doubt spent hours in front … Continue reading →

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Christian Living: Persecution

Posted on March 4, 2013 by Gail Knox - Word Within

If you are familiar with the writings of Paul, you know that he—and the believers of that day—suffered ongoing persecution on account of their faith in Christ. Paul ultimately gave his physical body for the sake of the Gospel. There … Continue reading →

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Christian Living: Suffering With Others

Posted on March 4, 2013 by Gail Knox - Word Within

“And if one member suffers, all the members suffer with it; if one member is honored, all the members rejoice with it.” 1 Corinthians 12:16 In the twelfth chapter of First Corinthians, Paul focuses our attention on spiritual gifts, explaining … Continue reading →

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