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Stephen: Lessons from the Life and Death of the First Christian Martyr

“Lord, don’t charge them with this sin.” — Acts 7:60 Stephen appears only briefly in the book of Acts, but his life and death left a lasting mark on the early church. His story occupies only a few chapters, yet … Continue reading

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10 Famous Fathers in the Bible and What They Teach Us

“A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children.” — Proverbs 13:22 Father’s Day gives us an opportunity to celebrate the influence of godly fathers. The Bible contains many stories of fathers—some inspiring, some cautionary, and all filled with … Continue reading

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21 Reasons To Give Thanks To God

“Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! His faithful love endures forever.” — Psalm 136:1 Thanksgiving is more than a holiday. It is more than good manners. It is one of the defining characteristics of a follower of … Continue reading

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There Is Forgiveness Of Sins For All Who Repent

There is a simple message that runs like a strong river through the entire Bible: God forgives sin. Not some sins. Not the “smaller” ones. Not only the ones we feel comfortable admitting. But sin—real, personal, deep sin—is met by … Continue reading

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Don’t Forget His Benefits

“Let all that I am praise the Lord; may I never forget the good things He does for me.” — Psalm 103:2 (NLT) One of the great weaknesses of human nature is our tendency to forget. We forget appointments. We … Continue reading

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What Was Jesus’ Mission?

If someone were to ask you, “Why did Jesus come to earth?” how would you answer? Many people would say, “To die for our sins.” That answer is certainly true, but it is only part of the story. Jesus came … Continue reading

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25 Reasons to Praise the Lord

“Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Praise the Lord!” — Psalm 150:6 (NLT) Praise is one of the greatest privileges of the Christian life. We don’t praise God merely because life is easy; we praise Him because He … Continue reading

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How Much Does God Love You?

“See how very much our Father loves us, for He calls us His children, and that is what we are!” — 1 John 3:1 (NLT) How much does God love you? It is one of life’s most important questions. Many … Continue reading

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How To Deal With Regret

Everyone has regrets. Some are small:“I wish I had studied harder.”“I should have taken better care of my health.”“I shouldn’t have said that.” Others run much deeper:Broken relationships.Missed opportunities.Moral failure.Years wasted.Pain we caused others.Pain others caused us. Regret is part … Continue reading

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Your Failure Is Not the End

One of the most encouraging truths in the Bible is this: failure does not have to be final. Some people think that one major mistake disqualifies them forever. One moral failure. One season of weakness. One bad decision. One denial … Continue reading

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