Category Archives: Church

A House of Prayer for All Nations

One day Jesus walked into the temple courts in Jerusalem and was deeply disturbed by what He saw. Instead of people seeking God, the place had become noisy and crowded with merchants selling animals and money changers exchanging currency. In … Continue reading

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The Wisdom Of Taking One Day Off Per Week

We live in a culture that praises busyness. If someone asks how we’re doing, the common answer is, “Busy!” Many people wear their exhaustion like a badge of honor. But from the very beginning of Scripture, God built a different … Continue reading

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10 Practical Ways Christians Can Pursue Holiness in Everyday Life

In Leviticus God gives this clear command: “You must be holy because I, the Lord your God, am holy.” This command can sound intimidating at first. But holiness is not reserved for pastors, missionaries, or monks. God calls every believer … Continue reading

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The Power Of The Christian Worldview

Everyone has a worldview. Some people think they don’t. But everyone interprets life through a set of assumptions about God, truth, morality, suffering, purpose, and eternity. Your worldview is the lens through which you see everything — politics, family, money, … Continue reading

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Water Baptism: Buried, Cleansed, Raised

Water baptism is one of the clearest, boldest acts of obedience in the Christian life. It is simple. It is public. And it is powerful. From the banks of the Jordan River to church baptistries today, baptism has marked the … Continue reading

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Jesus’ Blueprint for Discipleship

If you want to make disciples who last, you have to look carefully at how Jesus did it. Not how we imagine He did it.Not how we’ve modernized it.But how He actually discipled the Twelve in the Gospels. His model … Continue reading

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Everything Comes Into the Light

Jesus said, “For everything that is hidden will eventually be brought into the open, and every secret will be brought to light.” (Gospel of Mark 4:22) That is both comforting and terrifying. It depends on what you’re hiding. 1. The … Continue reading

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Clothed by God

(Lessons from Exodus 28) In Book of Exodus 28, God gives detailed instructions for the garments of the priests—especially the high priest. At first glance, it feels technical. Fabric types. Colors. Stones. Measurements. But this chapter is not about fashion. … Continue reading

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Lessons in Worship from the Wilderness

When you read through the Tabernacle instructions in the book of Book of Exodus, it’s easy to get lost in the measurements, fabrics, and furnishings. Gold clasps. Acacia wood. Blue, purple, and scarlet yarn. It can feel technical and distant. … Continue reading

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When Friends Fail You

Few moments in Scripture are more painful than watching Jesus betrayed by one disciple and denied by another. One hands Him over with a kiss.The other swears he never knew Him. Both were part of the Twelve. Both walked with … Continue reading

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