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Lessons From The Life and Times of John the Baptist

John the Baptist is one of the most unique and powerful figures in the Bible. He didn’t perform miracles. He didn’t build a large following that lasted. He didn’t write a book. Yet Jesus said of him that “among those … Continue reading →

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What Do You Do With Guilt?

Guilt is one of the most powerful emotions a human being can experience. It can sit quietly in the background of our lives, or it can shout loudly in our conscience. Sometimes it whispers at night when everything is quiet. … Continue reading →

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Restitution: Making Things Right

One of the often-overlooked themes in the Bible is the concept of restitution—the act of making things right when we have wronged someone. Forgiveness is central to the Christian faith, but Scripture also teaches that genuine repentance often includes a … Continue reading →

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What Must I Do To Inherit Eternal Life?

One of the most important questions anyone can ask in life is this: “What must I do to inherit eternal life?” This question was asked directly to Jesus in Gospel of Mark 10:17–22, and the conversation that followed reveals a … Continue reading →

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7 Keys to a Clean Heart

Jesus taught that sin originates from within us: “It is what comes from inside that defiles you. For from within, out of a person’s heart, come evil thoughts, sexual immorality, theft, murder, adultery, greed, wickedness, deceit, lustful desires, envy, slander, … Continue reading →

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The Side-Effects of Holiness

Holiness is not a fashionable word. In many circles, it sounds rigid, joyless, or outdated. But biblically, holiness is not about stiffness or superiority. It is about belonging fully to God. It is about being set apart for Him. “Be … Continue reading →

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What Are The Side-Effects of Kindness?

Kindness looks simple. A smile. A listening ear. A generous act. A patient response when you could have snapped. But kindness is not small. According to Scripture, kindness is a fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22). That means it is … Continue reading →

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Everything Comes Into the Light

Jesus said, “For everything that is hidden will eventually be brought into the open, and every secret will be brought to light.” (Gospel of Mark 4:22) That is both comforting and terrifying. It depends on what you’re hiding. 1. The … Continue reading →

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When Friends Fail You

Few moments in Scripture are more painful than watching Jesus betrayed by one disciple and denied by another. One hands Him over with a kiss.The other swears he never knew Him. Both were part of the Twelve. Both walked with … Continue reading →

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The Way of the Lord: A Stronghold or a Ruin

Proverbs 10:29 — “The way of the Lord is a stronghold to those with integrity, but it destroys the wicked.” This proverb gives us one of Scripture’s sharp contrasts. The same “way of the Lord” produces two very different outcomes, … Continue reading →

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