Category Archives: Church

Use It or Lose It

How Faithfulness with Your Gifts Leads to Greater Impact In Luke 19, Jesus tells the parable of the ten servants. At the end of the story, He says something that always grabs my heart: “To those who use well what … Continue reading

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What is Prophecy? A Biblical Guide for Today

When we read the story of Saul in 1 Samuel 10, we find a fascinating moment:“The Spirit of the Lord will come powerfully upon you, and you will prophesy with them; and you will be changed into a different person.” … Continue reading

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He Is Holy — Enthroned on Our Praises

Psalm 22:3 – “Yet You are holy, enthroned on the praises of Israel David’s words in Psalm 22 are full of raw emotion. He begins with the haunting cry, “My God, my God, why have You forsaken me?”—words Jesus himself … Continue reading

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What Did Jesus Do Between His Resurrection and Ascension?

The resurrection of Jesus is the most important event in human history. But have you ever wondered what Jesus was doing during the 40 days between His resurrection and His ascension into heaven? The Bible doesn’t record everything that happened … Continue reading

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He Is Risen – The Proof and the Power of the Resurrection

“He isn’t here! He is risen from the dead, just as He said would happen.” – Matthew 28:6 The resurrection of Jesus is not just the climax of the Easter story—it is the cornerstone of our faith and the launching … Continue reading

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Are You Still Making a Difference?

“Salt is good for seasoning. But if it loses its flavor, how do you make it salty again? Flavorless salt is good neither for the soil nor for the manure pile. It is thrown away. Anyone with ears to hear … Continue reading

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The Power of Humility in a World That Celebrates Ego

“For all those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.” — Luke 14:11 (NIV) Jesus never minced words when it came to the heart posture He looks for in His followers. In Luke … Continue reading

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The Kind of Faith that Pleases God

Verse of the Day:“And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him.”— Hebrews 11:6 (NIV) One of the most profound … Continue reading

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Fighting for the Door That Leads to Life

Luke 13:24 and the Call to Wholehearted Discipleship “Work hard to enter the narrow door to God’s Kingdom, for many will try to enter but will fail.”—Luke 13:24 (NLT) This is one of Jesus’ more sobering teachings. He doesn’t say, … Continue reading

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The Danger of Forgetting God

“They forgot the Lord their God, who had rescued them from all their enemies surrounding them.” – Judges 8:34 (NL One of the saddest patterns repeated throughout the Old Testament is this: God’s people would experience His powerful deliverance, His … Continue reading

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