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10 Keys To A Pure Heart

“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.” — Matthew 5:8 Few things matter more to God than the condition of our hearts. We spend a great deal of time improving our appearance, careers, homes, and finances, … Continue reading

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How To Be More Patient

“Always be humble and gentle. Be patient with each other, making allowance for each other’s faults because of your love.” — Ephesians 4:2 (NLT) Patience seems to be in short supply these days. We get frustrated when traffic slows us … Continue reading

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The Secret Book That Changed a Kingdom

“When the king heard what was written in the Book of the Law, he tore his clothes in despair.”— 2 Kings 22:11 (NLT) Imagine discovering a forgotten book hidden away in the very place where it should have been treasured … Continue reading

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10 Life Lessons from the Book of Amos

“Seek good, not evil, that you may live. Then the Lord God Almighty will be with you…” — Amos 5:14 The book of Amos isn’t often listed among people’s favorite books of the Bible. Its pages are filled with warnings, … Continue reading

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In Search for Wisdom: Pursuing the Wisdom from Above

But the wisdom from above is first of all pure. It is also peace loving, gentle at all times, and willing to yield to others. It is full of mercy and the fruit of good deeds. It shows no favoritism … Continue reading

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12 Lessons From the Life of Elisha

Ordinary Faithfulness. Extraordinary Power. Few people in Scripture performed as many recorded miracles as the prophet Elisha. Yet what makes his life so compelling is not simply the miracles—it is his unwavering devotion to God. Elisha’s ministry demonstrates that God … Continue reading

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The Paradoxes of Authentic Christian Living

Learning to Live God’s Upside-Down Life One of my favorite updated quotes from A.W. Tozer is this: “A real Christian is an unusual person. He feels supreme love for One whom he has never seen, talks familiarly every day to … Continue reading

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Following God Wholeheartedly: The Joy and Challenge of Complete Obedience

“But my servant Caleb has a different attitude than the others have. He has remained loyal to me, so I will bring him into the land he explored. His descendants will possess their full share of that land.” — Numbers … Continue reading

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Let Your Words Be Few

Learning Reverence in Our Conversations with God “Don’t make rash promises, and don’t be hasty in bringing matters before God. After all, God is in heaven, and you are here on earth. So let your words be few.” — Ecclesiastes … Continue reading

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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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