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Be Holy Because God Is Holy

One of the most striking commands in the Bible appears in the book of Leviticus: “You must be holy because I, the Lord your God, am holy.” (Leviticus 19:2) At first glance, this command can feel overwhelming. How can ordinary … Continue reading

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Water Baptism: Buried, Cleansed, Raised

Water baptism is one of the clearest, boldest acts of obedience in the Christian life. It is simple. It is public. And it is powerful. From the banks of the Jordan River to church baptistries today, baptism has marked the … Continue reading

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Jesus at the Table with the “Scum”: A Lesson in Mercy Over Religion

Imagine the scene: a lively dinner party in a tax collector’s house. The host is Matthew (also called Levi), a man who had just walked away from his lucrative but despised career collecting taxes for Rome. Jesus is there, reclining … Continue reading

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Abraham: A Life Shaped by Trust

Abraham stands near the beginning of the biblical story, yet his life continues to shape how we understand faith, obedience, and our relationship with God. Scripture does not present him as a flawless hero but as a real person whose … Continue reading

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Counted Righteous by Faith

“And Abram believed the Lord, and the Lord counted him as righteous because of his faith.” (Genesis 15:6) This short sentence may be one of the most important verses in the entire Bible. In just a few words, God reveals … Continue reading

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The Journey of Becoming More Like Jesus

The moment we put our faith in Jesus Christ, a new journey begins—one that starts with grace and leads to holiness. The Bible paints this as a lifelong path: from being saved by grace to being transformed by the Spirit … Continue reading

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When Heaven’s Armies Fight for You

Life often feels like a battlefield. We face struggles with temptation, discouragement, broken relationships, spiritual opposition, and daily pressures that can leave us feeling overwhelmed. In moments like these, Isaiah 47:4 reminds us of a truth we desperately need: we … 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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The Path That Gets Brighter

Have you ever stood outside just before sunrise? There’s something sacred about that moment—the quiet anticipation, the slow breaking of light through the darkness. At first, it’s subtle. A pale streak on the horizon. But then, minute by minute, the … Continue reading

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Learning To Shine Brighter

rightens into the full brilliance of day? It’s a breathtaking transformation, and it’s the perfect metaphor for the journey of the righteous found in Proverbs 4:18:

“The way of the righteous is like the first gleam of dawn, which shines ever brighter until the full light of day.”

This verse paints a vivid picture of what it means to live a life aligned with God’s ways—a life that grows increasingly radiant as we walk with Him. Let’s unpack this promise and explore how we can live it out. Continue reading

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