Category Archives: Church

The Letter Signed by Slaves

As I opened the book of Philippians this morning, the very first phrase gave me pause:“This letter is from Paul and Timothy, slaves of Christ Jesus.” What a startling way to open a letter. Not “apostles,” not “church planters,” not … Continue reading

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Lessons from Paul’s Journeys: Faith on the Move

The book of Acts reads like a missionary adventure story—especially when we follow the life of the Apostle Paul. Shipwrecks, riots, jail cells, public sermons, private conversations, miracles, and conversions. But beneath the action-packed surface lies a deep well of … Continue reading

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When You Feel Like Quitting, Remember This

“So let’s not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don’t give up.” – Galatians 6:9 (NLT) We all know what it feels like to grow … Continue reading

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How to Win the Inner Battles

Every one of us fights private battles—internal struggles that few people see but all of us feel. Paul describes this daily war in Galatians 5 as a conflict between our sinful nature and the Holy Spirit: “The sinful nature wants … Continue reading

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What to Do With Bad News

“After Hezekiah received the letter from the messengers and read it, he went up to the Lord’s Temple and spread it out before the Lord. And Hezekiah prayed this prayer before the Lord…” — 2 Kings 19:14-15 What do you … Continue reading

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Six Leadership Lessons from the Kings of Israel

I’ve been reading through 2 Kings lately, and the dramatic shifts between faithful and unfaithful rulers have really stood out. One king walks with God, the next plunges into idolatry. One brings reform, the next brings ruin. It’s a cycle … Continue reading

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A Different Gospel? Paul’s Urgent Warning to the Galatians

“I am shocked that you are turning away so soon from God, who called you to Himself through the loving mercy of Christ. You are following a different way that pretends to be the Good News but is not the … Continue reading

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Amos: Wake-Up Call from a Farmer

The book of Amos is only nine chapters long, but it delivers one of the most jarring wake-up calls in all of Scripture—and it came from an unlikely source: a farmer. Amos wasn’t a prophet by training. He was a … Continue reading

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Faith That Works

“What good is it, dear brothers and sisters, if you say you have faith but don’t show it by your actions? Can that kind of faith save anyone?”—James 2:14 (NLT) James doesn’t pull any punches. In a world where it’s … Continue reading

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The Contract That Changed the World

The book of James begins with a striking declaration: “James, a slave of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ.” (James 1:1, NLT) James could have introduced himself in many ways: the half-brother of Jesus, a pillar in the early … Continue reading

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