Tag: Bible
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Unearthing God’s Hidden Treasures: Our Christian Life as a Metal Detector
Psalm 119:162 – “I rejoice at your word like one who finds great spoil.” This year marked the celebration of my 43rd wedding anniversary. With each passing year, I’ve noticed that finding the perfect gift for my husband becomes increasingly challenging. It’s not that I don’t understand his preferences or desires, but at this stage…
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Living Epistles: The Story Our Actions Tell
As we journey through life, our actions become the living epistles that tell the story of our spiritual life. Each day, we have the opportunity to leave a trail of faith, love, and righteousness that can inspire and lead others to Christ. Our actions should reflect the transforming power of God’s grace in our lives…
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Freedom from the Chains of People Pleasing
The desire to please others is a common trait, and many of us struggle with the tendency to be people pleasers. While seeking to be kind and considerate is commendable, an excessive need for approval and validation can lead to a draining and destructive cycle. Let’s take a look at what it means to be…
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Listening More, Speaking Less: Embracing God’s Design for Our Ears and Mouth
Scripture: James 1:19-20 (NIV) – “My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires.” When a parent welcomes their first child into the world, they embark on an incredible journey…
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Embracing Trust: The Path to Faith and Freedom
Have you ever encountered individuals who struggle with deep-seated distrust toward various aspects of life? I have come across several individuals with such tendencies. One group comprises conspiracy theorists who firmly believe that the government conceals the existence of alien spaceships and that historical events, like the moon landing, were fabricated. Their pervasive distrust in…
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Finding Freedom in God’s Plans
Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV) – “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” “Why?” – A simple question that holds immense power and significance in our lives. It is a question we often ask ourselves…
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God’s Treasure: One Man’s Trash, Another Man’s Treasure
Our church is moving so I am currently listing our items that we will not take with us in several online FOR SALE communities. It is amazing the things that people look for and find in these communities as well as at yard sales. I have seen people’s eyes light up as they find STEALS,…
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The Power of Respect: Honoring God and Others
Scripture: “Show proper respect to everyone, love the family of believers, fear God, honor the emperor.” (1 Peter 2:17) In a world that often seems consumed by self-centeredness and disregard for others, the Bible calls us to a higher standard of living—one characterized by respect. Culture is constantly evolving, and attitudes toward showing respect have…
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The Power of Listening: A Christian’s Guide to Effective Communication
Proverbs 18:13 (NIV) – “To answer before listening— that is folly and shame.” I must admit that poor listening skills are a pet peeve for me. It drives me crazy when I try to talk and someone either cuts me off or rolls their eyes when I am talking or when other people finish my…
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Hooked, Caught and Captured
James 3:3-12 (ESV) 3 If we put bits into the mouths of horses so that they obey us, we guide their whole bodies as well. 4 Look at the ships also: though they are so large and are driven by strong winds, they are guided by a very small rudder wherever the will of the pilot directs. 5 So also the tongue is…
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