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The Cost and Blessings of Following Jesus

Following Jesus is the greatest decision a person can make—but it is not an easy one. In a society that celebrates comfort, self-promotion, and independence, the call of Christ cuts across the grain. He never hid that truth. He spoke … Continue reading

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The Pull Toward Evil—and the Power to Become Better

There’s something honest—and uncomfortable—about admitting this: left to ourselves, we don’t naturally drift toward what is good. We drift toward what is easy, selfish, and, at times, destructive. You don’t have to look far to see it. It shows up … Continue reading

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For Everyone Who Asks, Seeks, and Knocks

Jesus made a bold and sweeping promise: “For everyone who asks, receives. Everyone who seeks, finds. And to everyone who knocks, the door will be opened.” (Matthew 7:8) At first glance, these words seem almost too good to be true. … Continue reading

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Speak the Truth in Love

One of the greatest challenges in relationships is telling the truth. Most people fall into one of two traps. Some people speak the truth—but they do it harshly, bluntly, and without kindness. Others are loving and gentle—but they avoid telling … Continue reading

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How To Enjoy Favor For A Lifetime

Everyone loves the idea of favor. We like the thought of doors opening, opportunities appearing, and people showing us kindness and support. In the Bible, favor often describes God’s gracious hand on a person’s life. When God’s favor rests on … Continue reading

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Brought Out to Belong: Why Holiness Still Matters

“For I, the Lord, am the One who brought you up from the land of Egypt, that I might be your God. Therefore, you must be holy because I am holy.”— Leviticus 11:45 This single verse carries the heartbeat of … Continue reading

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The Wedding Feast of the Lamb

One of the most joyful and hope-filled pictures in all of Scripture is found near the end of the Bible—the Wedding Feast of the Lamb in Revelation 19. After pages filled with judgment, conflict, and the defeat of evil, heaven … Continue reading

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10 Benefits of Being a Christian (Following Jesus)

Becoming a follower of Jesus is not merely adopting a set of beliefs—it is entering into a living, daily relationship with the Son of God. Christianity is not a religion of rules; it is a journey of grace, transformation, purpose, … Continue reading

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When Progress Leads Us Away from Peace

Jeremiah 6:16 “This is what the Lord says:‘Stop at the crossroads and look around.Ask for the old, godly way, and walk in it.Travel its path, and you will find rest for your souls.But you reply, “No, that’s not the road … Continue reading

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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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