Tag: scripture
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Defining Ourselves in Six Words
I recently participated in a biblical course where the instructor asked us to define ourselves in six words. Armed with a piece of paper, I wrote down various sets of words until I found the six that felt encapsulated me best. Following this exercise, the instructor encouraged us to do the same for Jesus. Upon…
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The Power of Favorite Bible Verses for Sharing, Encouraging, and Growing
I struggle with memorizing the specific book, chapter, and verse of Scripture, but I hold a collection of favorite Bible verses close to my heart, each with its own significant meaning. In children’s church, youngsters are often rewarded with gifts or prizes when they commit to memory the chosen verse for the month or series.…
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Embrace The Spirit-Filled Path
Have you ever felt like you’re just going through the motions, living a spiritless life as a Christian? It’s a place where many of us find ourselves from time to time. But it’s essential to recognize the signs, understand what it means to be spirit-filled, and discover how to prevent a spiritless life. Living a…
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Answering the Call
Have you ever wondered about your role in supporting the church and its various ministries? As Christians, we are called to play an active part in the body of Christ, not just as attendees but as contributors. In this conversation, we’ll explore the importance of supporting the church, backed by scripture, and discuss how to…
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Turning A Blind Eye
There is an old saying “turning a blind eye” that resonates with many Christians today regarding our responsibilities and duties to bring the lost to Christ. The saying to turn a blind eye is to knowingly ignore something which you know to be real and significant. Have you ever felt like you’re walking through life…
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Discover Wholeness in Christ by Conquering Addiction, Codependency, and Anger
This is the holiday season and that means that a lot of people become depressed and struggle. People throughout time have always sought to fill the holes in their lives with temporary solutions which often turn into addictions, codependency, and can lead to anger issues. These solutions can often become the crutches they lean on…
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Jesus The Ultimate Healer
In days of old, when ailments plagued the body, communities often turned to the medicine man and/or the traveling medicine wagon, mysterious figures who wielded unconventional remedies. Today, while the maladies may differ, the longing for healing remains. In the search for remedies, we discover that Jesus is the ultimate healer, addressing not only physical…
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Seeing, Hearing, and Loving Like Jesus
The age-old saying “hear no evil, see no evil, speak no evil” is familiar to many, often illustrated by three monkeys covering their eyes, ears, and mouths. In a spiritual context, we should seek a different perspective—one that invites us to open our eyes to see the lost and hurting, open our ears to hear…
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Initiating Spiritual Conversations
As Christians, we are called to initiate spiritual conversations with both those we know well and those we have just met. These conversations can be powerful ways to share the love of Christ and bring the message of hope to a world in need. But how can we initiate these discussions, make them more comfortable,…
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