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A knowledge of God’s Word is an absolute essential for the Christian life. So is obedience. And there is great wisdom in obedience. Listen now to this episode of A Minute With The Word podcast.

Your own resources are limited. But as you stay connected to Christ His resources are limitless. Listen now to this episode of A Minute With The Word podcast.

It’s time to quit serving Christ in your own strength. The Word of God is corrective and encouraging, teaching us to see our weakness as strength when we rely on Christ who works through us. Listen now to this episode of A Minute With The Word podcast.

Where does the strength to carry on in your service to Christ come from when you feel like you want to quit? If we get this right we’ll have all the help we need when serving is hard. Listen now to this episode of A Minute With The Word podcast.

Serving the Lord in your own strength can lead you to serve only to please people. This may work for a time but does not please the Lord or glorify God. Listen now to this episode of A Minute With The Word podcast.

Serving the Lord, dependent on His help, means He will get the glory for all He accomplishes in and through you. Listen now to this episode of A Minute With The Word podcast.