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You’re Never Too Young—or Too Old—for God to Use

“I will pour out My Spirit upon all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy. Your old men will dream dreams, and your young men will see visions. In those days I will pour out My Spirit even on servants—men … Continue reading

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The Blessing Of A Life Deeply Committed To God

“He was deeply committed to the ways of the Lord.” — 2 Chronicles 17:6 There are many things in life that can capture our commitment. We can be committed to our families, our careers, our health, our goals, our hobbies, … Continue reading

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The Search for Success and Long Life

“True humility and fear of the Lord lead to riches, honor, and long life.”— Proverbs 22:4 We live in a culture that is constantly searching for success. We want to accomplish something meaningful. We want to be respected. We want … Continue reading

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Communication: Learning to Truly Hear One Another

Good communication is one of the most important foundations of a healthy marriage. That may sound obvious, but communicating well is not always easy. Two people can love each other deeply and still misunderstand one another, hurt one another with … Continue reading

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Love That Looks Like Jesus

Paul’s words about love in 1 Corinthians 13 are some of the most familiar words in the Bible. We hear them at weddings, read them in churches, and quote them when we talk about relationships. But these words are much … Continue reading

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Living With Heaven as Your Goal

“No one can ever pay enough to live foreverand never see the grave.”— Psalm 49:8–9 We spend much of our lives working toward goals. We set financial goals. We pursue careers. We want healthy bodies, meaningful relationships, successful children, memorable … Continue reading

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Lessons From The Prayer of Jabez

One of the most remarkable prayers in the Bible is found in a passage that can easily be overlooked. In the middle of a long list of names and genealogies, we suddenly meet a man named Jabez and discover that … Continue reading

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The Heart of True Worship

“Honor the Lord for the glory of His name. Worship the Lord in the splendor of His holiness.” — Psalm 29:2 There are many reasons people gather for worship each week. Some come seeking encouragement. Others come looking for hope, … Continue reading

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Why Every Christian Should Love the Church

There are few things more important to Jesus than His Church. He died to redeem it, He is building it, and one day He will return for it. Yet many Christians today say, “I love Jesus, but I don’t love … Continue reading

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What Is True Freedom?

“So if the Son sets you free, you are truly free.” — John 8:36 (NLT) Freedom is one of humanity’s greatest longings. Nations fight for it. People sacrifice for it. Songs celebrate it. We all want to be free. But … Continue reading

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