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Why Do Christians Believe Sex Should Be Reserved for Marriage?

In today’s culture, the idea of waiting until marriage for sex often sounds outdated, restrictive, or unrealistic. Yet for Christians, this belief isn’t about rules for the sake of rules—it’s about trust, design, love, and human flourishing. Far from being … Continue reading

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Why Do Christians Consider Giving Important?

Giving isn’t just something Christians do when there’s a fundraiser or a special offering. It’s a core part of Christian faith and practice. From the Old Testament to the teachings of Jesus and the early church, generosity is woven into … Continue reading

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What Comes Out of Your Mouth Matters Most

Jesus once said something that shocked His listeners: “It’s not what goes into your mouth that defiles you; you are defiled by the words that come out of your mouth.” (Matthew 15:11) In Jesus’ day, religious leaders were deeply concerned … Continue reading

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From Small Beginnings, Great Kingdom

Jesus often taught about God’s Kingdom using everyday images. One of the simplest—and most powerful—is the mustard seed: “The Kingdom of Heaven is like a mustard seed planted in a field. It is the smallest of all seeds, but it … Continue reading

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Why Our Words Matter So Much

Jesus said something both simple and searching: “For whatever is in your heart determines what you say. A good person produces good things from the treasury of a good heart, and an evil person produces evil things from the treasury … Continue reading

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The Touch That Changed Everything

In the middle of a chaotic crowd, on the way to an urgent miracle, Jesus stops.He turns.He sees her.And with two simple, tender sentences, He changes a lifetime of suffering into a moment of complete restoration: “Daughter, be encouraged! Your … Continue reading

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Am I Saved?

How to Be Saved—and How to Know for Sure It’s one of the most important questions a person can ever ask: Am I saved?Not “Am I religious?” or “Am I a good person?” but “Am I right with God?” The … Continue reading

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Jesus at the Table with the “Scum”: A Lesson in Mercy Over Religion

Imagine the scene: a lively dinner party in a tax collector’s house. The host is Matthew (also called Levi), a man who had just walked away from his lucrative but despised career collecting taxes for Rome. Jesus is there, reclining … Continue reading

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My Top Worship Songs for 2026

Picking great songs for your congregation and worship band is one of the most important tasks of a worship leader. Great songs have a sense of God’s Spirit on them. Great worship songs make you want to sing them again and again. Great songs cause your spirit to rise in worship to the Lord. Continue reading

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God Will Provide

Few statements in Scripture are as simple—and as profound—as Abraham’s words on Mount Moriah:“God will provide.” (Genesis 22:8) Abraham spoke these words while walking up a mountain with his son Isaac, carrying the wood for a sacrifice. Isaac noticed something … Continue reading

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