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An Introduction to the Book of Nahum: God Is Patient, but He Will Not Ignore Evil

Key Verse: Nahum 1:7 (NLT) “The LORD is good, a strong refuge when trouble comes. He is close to those who trust in Him.” The book of Nahum is one of the shortest books in the Old Testament, containing only … Continue reading →

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When Should We Confess Our Sins to God—and When Should We Confess to Others?

“Confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed.” — James 5:16 NLT One of the beautiful privileges of being a follower of Jesus is that we can come directly to God … Continue reading →

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Are You Saved?

“For everyone has sinned; we all fall short of God’s glorious standard.” — Romans 3:23 NLT It’s one of the most important questions anyone can ever be asked: Are you saved? Not, “Are you a good person?” Not, “Do you … Continue reading →

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When Love Chooses Peace Over Quarrels

“Hatred stirs up quarrels,but love makes up for all offenses.”— Proverbs 10:12 Relationships are one of God’s greatest gifts—and sometimes one of our greatest challenges. People disappoint us. Words hurt. Misunderstandings happen. Someone says something we don’t like. Someone treats … Continue reading →

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The Blessing Of A Life Deeply Committed To God

“He was deeply committed to the ways of the Lord.” — 2 Chronicles 17:6 There are many things in life that can capture our commitment. We can be committed to our families, our careers, our health, our goals, our hobbies, … Continue reading →

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Where the Spirit of the Lord Is, There Is Freedom

“For the Lord is the Spirit, and wherever the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.” — 2 Corinthians 3:17 Freedom is something people deeply desire. We want freedom from fear, worry, guilt, addiction, shame, painful memories, and the … Continue reading →

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An Introduction to 2 Corinthians: Strength in the Midst of Struggle

The second letter to the Corinthians is one of the most personal and heartfelt letters Paul ever wrote. It gives us a glimpse into the heart of an apostle who loved people deeply, endured tremendous hardship, and yet continued faithfully … Continue reading →

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Conflict: Learning to Fight for Your Marriage, Not Against Each Other

One of the subjects covered in the Alpha Premarital Course is conflict. It may not sound like the most romantic topic for an engaged or newly married couple, but it is one of the most important. Why? Because every couple … Continue reading →

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Pursue Righteousness and Unfailing Love

“Whoever pursues righteousness and unfailing love will find life, righteousness, and honor.”— Proverbs 21:21 We all pursue something. Some people pursue success. Others pursue wealth, recognition, comfort, security, or happiness. We spend our days chasing the things we believe will … Continue reading →

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Let Love Be Your Highest Goal!

What if we made love our highest goal? Not success. Not recognition. Not wealth. Not even being right. Love. The apostle Paul wrote, “Let love be your highest goal!” (1 Corinthians 14:1). That is a remarkable statement. Paul wasn’t saying … Continue reading →

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