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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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Lessons From the Burning Bush

(Exodus 3–4) Few moments in Scripture are as mysterious and powerful as Moses’ encounter with God at the burning bush. A shepherd tending sheep in the wilderness suddenly finds himself standing on holy ground before the God of Abraham, Isaac, … Continue reading

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Why Do Christians Believe That Every Good Thing They Have Comes From God?

Christians often say things like, “God has been so good to me,” or “Every blessing I have comes from the Lord.” But why do Christians believe this? Is it just religious language, or is there something deeper behind it? The … Continue reading

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Why Do Christians Believe That God Still Heals?

One of the most common questions people ask about faith and suffering is this: Does God still heal today? For Christians, the answer is a confident yes—not always in the ways we expect, but always in ways that reflect His … Continue reading

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Reasons We Can Believe God Exists

Few questions matter more than this one: Does God really exist?For some, faith comes easily. For others, belief is hard-won and often tested by doubt, suffering, or the influence of a secular culture. Christianity has never asked people to believe … Continue reading

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Jesus’ 7 “I Am” Statements

Throughout the Gospel of John, Jesus makes seven remarkable “I Am” statements—each one revealing a facet of His divine identity and His relationship to us. These are not casual metaphors; they are profound declarations of His deity, compassion, and purpose. … Continue reading

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Living Wisely and Speaking Graciously

One of the most practical and challenging pieces of advice in the New Testament comes from Paul’s letter to the Colossians: “Live wisely among those who are not believers, and make the most of every opportunity.Let your conversation be gracious … Continue reading

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Let Every Created Thing Give Praise to the Lord

“Let every created thing give praise to the Lord, for He issued His command, and they came into being.” (Psalm 148:5, NLT) Psalm 148 is a sweeping symphony of praise. The psalmist looks around at everything in creation—the heavens, the … Continue reading

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You Can Have The Blessing of Abraham

Have you ever paused to consider what it really means to be blessed? In Galatians 3:9, Paul writes, “So all who put their faith in Christ share the same blessing Abraham received because of his faith.” That’s a bold and … Continue reading

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Prayer That Produces Results

Reflections from a Patio in PalermoBy Mark Cole This morning, as I sit on an outdoor patio in beautiful Palermo, Italy, with the sounds of scooters in the distance and the warm Mediterranean sun slowly rising, I find myself reading … Continue reading

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