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10 Characteristics from Philemon We All Need
The book of Philemon may be short, but it packs a powerful spiritual punch. Paul’s letter to his Christian brother Philemon gives us a window into Paul’s personal life and relationships, showing us how the apostle lived out his faith in real life. We see a side of...
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4 Steps to be a Peacemaker
(This is a guest post. Find out more about Jennifer Slattery below.) Have you ever been a part of a church, ministry, or Bible study group that became toxic, divided, or dysfunctional? When this happens, our first inclination might be to leave. Yet sometimes, God...
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Hope in Jesus is Not a Safe Bet
As soon as our daughter announced the impending arrival of our fifth grandchild, we immediately began to hope for a girl. Of course, we would have welcomed and loved another grandson just as much. But we already had four and wanted the full grandparent experience....
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3 R Method for Simple Everyday Bible Study
I love Bible study. God’s Word is miraculous and amazing. Stop and think about this just a moment. In the Bible, the God of the universe has revealed Himself, His character, His ways, and His purposes. To us! You and I can come to know the one true God through the...
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Are Your Words Valuable or Worthless?
Today's post about the value of our words is written by Kathy Collard Miller. It's based on her new Bible study "Heart Wisdom: Daughters of the King Bible Study Series." Finding the right words can be a challenge. Sometimes we use too many. Sometimes too few. Often,...
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The “Delight” and “Desire” of Psalm 37:4
“Delight yourself in the LORD and He will give you the desires of your heart.” Psalm 37:4 How many times have you heard this verse quoted or even quoted it yourself? Sounds pretty good, doesn’t it? By itself, that one statement seemingly holds great promise. “If we...
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5 Reasons Every Christian Needs the Local Church
No Christian can experience all God wants for her apart from a vital connection to a local church.Yet, many who profess Christ as Savior try. According to a study by the Barna Group, roughly 58 million Americans who identify themselves as “Christians” do not regularly...
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10 Promises of God for His Children
When my kids were young, I learned the hard way to be very careful about making promises. Why? Because sometimes, no matter how much I may have wanted to keep the promise, the circumstances were beyond my control. For instance, a promise of a trip to the park could be...
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10 Characteristics of Faith from the Hebrews Hall of Faith
Faith is an abstract concept. Sometimes difficult to define and hard to describe. So how do we know if we are “doing it right?” How do we know if our faith is strong and genuine? Although there is no official “faith test,” the eleventh chapter of Hebrews gives us a...
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Do You Misuse Philippians 4:13?
We see the verse on coffee mugs, t-shirts, and wall decor. It’s probably the most well-known and oft-quoted verse from Paul’s letter to the church in Philippi: “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” Philippians 4:13, NKJV Unfortunately, it’s also one...
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