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Winning the Battle of the Mind

In 2 Corinthians 10:5, Paul gives us a picture of spiritual warfare that is just as relevant today as it was in the first century:We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and … Continue reading

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Worship that Lasts for Generations

In 2 Chronicles 23, after the rightful king Joash was crowned, the people were commanded “to sing and rejoice as David had instructed” (v. 18). Even generations after David, his pattern of worship was still guiding God’s people. That shows … Continue reading

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New Life, New Purpose, New You

“This means that anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun!”— 2 Corinthians 5:17 Making a decision to follow Jesus is not about self-improvement; it’s about transformation. When … Continue reading

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When Strength Leads to Forgetfulness

In 2 Chronicles 12:1 we read a sobering line about King Rehoboam: “But when Rehoboam was firmly established and strong, he abandoned the Law of the Lord, and all Israel followed him in this sin.” What a tragic summary. Rehoboam, … Continue reading

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Seek Him and You Will Find Him

When King David was near the end of his life, he passed along some of the most valuable advice any parent could give a child. To his son Solomon, the future king, David said: “The Lord sees every heart and … Continue reading

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7 Blessings of Seeking the Lord with Your Whole Heart

When King David prepared his son Solomon to step into the greatest role of his life, he left him with these powerful words: “Now seek the Lord your God with all your heart and soul.” (1 Chronicles 28:9) David knew … Continue reading

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How to Discover Your Spiritual Gift

Paul writes in 1 Corinthians 12:7, “A spiritual gift is given to each of us so we can help each other.” That simple but powerful truth reminds us that God has entrusted every believer with a unique gift to serve … Continue reading

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Reviving a Church: Breathing New Life into Worship and Community

Over the last 16 months, my wife and I have had the privilege of helping a small church that was on the brink of closing its doors. What I’ve seen in this journey is that God is still in the … Continue reading

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Paul’s Secret to Finishing Well

Paul’s words in 1 Corinthians 9 are both inspiring and sobering: “I discipline my body like an athlete, training it to do what it should. Otherwise, I fear that after preaching to others I myself might be disqualified.” (1 Cor. … Continue reading

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God’s Design for Sexual Intimacy in Marriage

Based on 1 Corinthians 7:3–5 In a culture that often distorts or downplays the sacredness of sex, God’s Word speaks with remarkable clarity and beauty. In 1 Corinthians 7:3–5, Paul writes: “The husband should fulfill his wife’s sexual needs, and … Continue reading

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