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The Christian life is a road paved with the sharp stones of persecution—a truth taught and exemplified by Christ Himself as He prepared His disciples for the future.
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Do you wrestle with God’s sovereignty and humanity’s free will? How do you reconcile the confusing, painful moments of life with an all-powerful, in-control God?
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... say no. But you would surely say yes if a close friend made the same request. We can only put our full trust in someone we’ve come to know well. That’s one reason why the study of God’s attributes is vitally important to the believer. To know Him is to ...
The Bible commands that we are to love, but can we be too nice? Pastor Chuck ... into deep sin and suffering.
Take in the sobering truth God reveals and understand how to draw God-honouring boundaries that guard your life and faith!
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God sees everything from the beginning to the end. But you have a limited view. Although in the moment you may be feeling defeated or forgotten, God sees the final scene. And from His perspective, it’s beautiful.
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Just after Jesus delivered the Sermon on the Mount, He walked back down the hill to find a crowd anticipating Him...when, suddenly, a leper appeared! ...
... different. Beginning in 1 Timothy 4:6 and continuing through the rest of the letter, Paul turns our attention to the one who seeks to be “a good ...
How do you go on after losing the person who meant the world to you? You must first think rightly of God. When a Christ-follower dies, God’s Spirit remains as an ever-present help. With His indwelling presence, ...
An old German version of the Bible calls Psalm 119 “the Christian’s Golden ABC of the praise, love, power, and use of the Word of God.” If we can absorb the lessons from this chapter, we’re off to a good ...
What is it about human nature that just has to disobey the signs? We see the words “Do Not Touch” and we have this unexplainable ... naturally to us—that’s human nature. The good news is God gives us the power to overcome our sinful inclinations.
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John 3:16 is the most familiar verse in the Bible. Many of us can recite it from memory. This verse often marks the very beginning of many believers’ journey with Christ. Unfortunately, ...
Though almost at the century mark, John continued to be known for his Christlike life and love. Not surprisingly, John developed the theme of love early in his letter.
He had seen love on display throughout the years of his Master's ministry, up to and beyond the night when John sat ...
When the calendar turns and we face a new year, many of us ask ourselves common ... place in my life this year? What difference will I make in the next 12 months? What faces will I not see at this time next year? Each of these questions causes us to reflect upon the most significant things in life—growth, meaning, and life versus death. ...
... you hear someone described as “a person of character.” The idea speaks of maturity and integrity and self-sacrifice. But the phrase has fallen on hard times—perhaps because people of this sort are ...
Pontius Pilate gave the final verdict, but many people had a hand in the unjust conviction of Jesus. Pilate washed his hands of the truth. Herod treated Jesus like an idle curiosity. Pilate’s wife regarded ...
In 2 Samuel 11, Uriah the Hittite proved to have more integrity and faith in God while drunk than David, the King of Israel, had while sober.
How could ... treachery and how they all relate to the crucial fact that God sees all and knows all and holds all accountable.
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Few things are more poignant than the reconciliation and reunion of a family long separated by distance or circumstance. The story of Joseph provides a moving example not just of reconciliation but of ... heavenly Father. As we wait for the reunion of the family of God, how do we prepare? This lesson explores how we should live today in light ...
... They are not only numerous; they are varied. Added to the many denominational and non-denominational distinctions is the fact that each local church has its own unique culture. “Media ...
Jesus claimed to be the Door. Only through Him can people enter the door of salvation, just as only through the gate of the sheepfold can sheep enter the safety of their pen. In addition, ...
... too young to remember all that their parents went through as the family continued to expand. Some of us who are parents of several children ... all kinds of creative responses. Growing churches experience the same kind of stresses. There are times when attending a growing church is ...
