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The Life-Changing Blessings of Reading Proverbs Daily

“Fear of the Lord is the foundation of true knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline.” — Proverbs 1:7 For many years, one of my favorite spiritual habits has been reading through the Book of Proverbs every month. Since Proverbs … Continue reading

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Psalm 15: Who May Worship the Lord?

Psalm 15 is a short psalm, but it asks one of the biggest questions in all of life: “Who may worship in Your sanctuary, Lord?Who may enter Your presence on Your holy hill?” In other words: What kind of person … Continue reading

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Controlling Your Tongue: One of Life’s Most Important Disciplines

Few parts of the human body are as small—and as powerful—as the tongue. With just a few words we can build someone up or tear them down. We can inspire faith or spread doubt, bring peace or start conflict. The … Continue reading

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7 Things God Hates

The Bible is full of declarations about God’s love, mercy, grace, and compassion. Yet it also speaks plainly about what God hates. This isn’t a contradiction—it’s a reflection of His perfect character. A God who deeply loves righteousness and human … Continue reading

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What Comes Out of Your Mouth Matters Most

Jesus once said something that shocked His listeners: “It’s not what goes into your mouth that defiles you; you are defiled by the words that come out of your mouth.” (Matthew 15:11) In Jesus’ day, religious leaders were deeply concerned … Continue reading

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Seven Things the Lord Hates: A Heart Check from Proverbs

“There are six things the Lord hates—no, seven things he detests:haughty eyes,a lying tongue,hands that kill the innocent,a heart that plots evil,feet that race to do wrong,a false witness who pours out lies,a person who sows discord in a family.”— … Continue reading

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Overcoming a Critical Spirit: Learning to Speak Life

“Don’t use foul or abusive language. Let everything you say be good and helpful, so that your words will be an encouragement to those who hear them.” — Ephesians 4:29 (NLT) My uncle passed away recently at the age of … Continue reading

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