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An Introduction to the Book of Nahum: God Is Patient, but He Will Not Ignore Evil

Key Verse: Nahum 1:7 (NLT) “The LORD is good, a strong refuge when trouble comes. He is close to those who trust in Him.” The book of Nahum is one of the shortest books in the Old Testament, containing only … Continue reading →

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Let Love Be Your Highest Goal!

What if we made love our highest goal? Not success. Not recognition. Not wealth. Not even being right. Love. The apostle Paul wrote, “Let love be your highest goal!” (1 Corinthians 14:1). That is a remarkable statement. Paul wasn’t saying … Continue reading →

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The Age You Peak At Everything – According to Science

When do you actually peak in life? It is tempting to think of aging as a simple downhill slide. We are young, we get stronger, smarter, faster and more experienced—and then, sometime around middle age, everything begins to decline. But … Continue reading →

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The Heart of True Worship

“Honor the Lord for the glory of His name. Worship the Lord in the splendor of His holiness.” — Psalm 29:2 There are many reasons people gather for worship each week. Some come seeking encouragement. Others come looking for hope, … 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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Psalm 150: The Grand Finale of Praise

The book of Psalms ends exactly where it should—with praise. After 149 chapters filled with joy, sorrow, victory, failure, repentance, thanksgiving, questions, and worship, the final psalm contains no requests, no complaints, no confession, and no instruction about life’s problems. … 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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How the Holy Spirit Changed Ordinary People

The Book of Acts is often called the “Acts of the Holy Spirit” because it records the powerful work of the Holy Spirit in and through ordinary believers. Again and again we read that people were “filled with the Holy … Continue reading →

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Fire Tests Gold, But God Tests the Heart

“Fire tests the purity of silver and gold, but the Lord tests the heart.”Proverbs 17:3 (NLT) Nobody enjoys being tested. We would all prefer smooth roads, easy victories, and comfortable circumstances. Yet throughout Scripture, we discover that God often uses … Continue reading →

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