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Saved by Grace, Growing in Holiness
Hebrews 12:14 – “Work at living in peace with everyone, and work at living a holy life, for those who are not holy will not see the Lord.” At first glance, this verse can sound like a contradiction to Paul’s … Continue reading
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Why We Need the Holy Spirit
Jesus made an astounding promise to His followers: “And I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Advocate, who will never leave you. He is the Holy Spirit, who leads into all truth.” (John 14:16-17) Before returning … Continue reading
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7 Benefits of Being Filled With The Holy Spirit
What does it mean to be filled with the Holy Spirit? A simple definition is this: ‘A follower of Jesus empowered to live the life God intended for them by submitting to the presence, power and purpose of the Holy Spirit in their lives.’ Continue reading
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The Power of Holding Your Tongue
There is such wisdom in this simple proverb:“Starting a quarrel is like opening a floodgate, so stop before a dispute breaks out.” (Proverbs 17:14) The picture is vivid. A floodgate, once opened, unleashes a rush of water that is hard … Continue reading
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How to Win the Inner Battles
Every one of us fights private battles—internal struggles that few people see but all of us feel. Paul describes this daily war in Galatians 5 as a conflict between our sinful nature and the Holy Spirit: “The sinful nature wants … Continue reading
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The Honor of Walking Away
“Avoiding a fight is a mark of honor; only fools insist on quarreling.” — Proverbs 20:3 (NLT) There’s something deeply countercultural about this Proverb. In a society where people are quick to defend their opinions, stand their ground, and “clap … Continue reading
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Tagged fight, honor, humility, maturity, opinions, pause, peace, quarreling, restraint, self-control, silent, wisdom
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Healthy Christians Bear Fruit
If there’s one unmistakable mark of a Christian who walks closely with Jesus, it’s this: they bear fruit. Not hype. Not talk. Fruit. Lasting, God-glorifying, life-impacting fruit. Jesus didn’t leave this vague or optional. “I am the vine; you are … Continue reading
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The Power of Patience: Strength Greater Than Power
Proverbs 16:32 says, “Better to be patient than powerful; better to have self-control than to conquer a city.” In a world that prizes instant results, quick success, and forceful leadership, this verse offers a countercultural truth: patience and self-control are … Continue reading
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Kingdom Living: Keys to an Abundant Life
Jesus’ parable of the sower (Mark 4:1-20) reveals a powerful truth about fruitfulness in the Kingdom of God. He describes different kinds of soil representing the condition of our hearts and explains that those who receive God’s Word and nurture … Continue reading
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