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The Father’s Heart for His Children

“I thought to Myself, ‘I would love to treat you as My own children!I wanted nothing more than to give you this beautiful land—the finest possession in the world.I looked forward to your calling Me “Father,”and I wanted you never … Continue reading

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Prove You’ve Changed — The Evidence of a Transformed Life

Acts 26:20 — “All must repent of their sins and turn to God—and prove they have changed by the good things they do.” When the Apostle Paul stood before King Agrippa, he wasn’t defending himself as much as he was … Continue reading

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Why Do People Ignore God Until They’re in a Deep Mess?

“But while in deep distress, Manasseh sought the Lord his God and sincerely humbled himself before the God of his ancestors. And when he prayed, the Lord listened to him and was moved by his request. So the Lord brought … Continue reading

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Why God Chose Paul: The Power of a Transformed Life

When we think of Paul the Apostle, it’s almost impossible not to be amazed at his life’s dramatic turnaround. One moment, he was Saul of Tarsus — a zealous Pharisee determined to stamp out the early Christian movement. The next, … Continue reading

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Accepting the Weak in Faith

One of the surest signs of spiritual maturity is how we treat believers who are still growing in their faith. Paul’s instruction in Romans 14:1 goes straight to the heart of this truth: “Accept other believers who are weak in … Continue reading

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Hosea: The God Who Refuses to Give Up on Us

The book of Hosea is one of the most powerful pictures of God’s love in the entire Bible. It’s a love story — but not the kind we might expect. It’s a story of a faithful husband and an unfaithful … Continue reading

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The Simplicity and Power of Loving Your Neighbor

“Love your neighbor as yourself.” – Romans 13:9 There are few verses in Scripture that capture the heart of Christian living as clearly and completely as this one. Paul is quoting Jesus, who said that the entire law and the … Continue reading

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Really Loving People

“Don’t just pretend to love others. Really love them. Hate what is wrong. Hold tightly to what is good. Love each other with genuine affection, and take delight in honoring each other.” — Romans 12:9–10 (NLT) Few passages in Scripture … Continue reading

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Good News for the Poor and Brokenhearted

“The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is upon me,for the Lord has anointed meto bring good news to the poor.He has sent me to comfort the brokenheartedand to proclaim that captives will be releasedand prisoners will be freed.He has sent … Continue reading

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