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What Did Peter Doubt?
Twice, in Matthew 15, we read that Peter “cried out in fear.” When the disciples saw Jesus walking on the water toward them in the middle of the night, “they…
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God’s Word Always Answers
When a lawyer asked Jesus, “Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?” he intended to put Jesus to the test (Luke 10:25). The man was an expert in…
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How Committed Are We?
Christianity requires a commitment that will cause us to change our everyday lives and stand out from the world. The ultimate result of this faithful dedication will be our eternity…
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Why Are You Afraid…?
One of the most powerful lessons that Jesus ever taught came when He asked and answered a question in Matthew 8. Jesus and His disciples were on a boat when…
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Do You Not Yet Understand?
In what seems like a moment of frustration with His closest disciples, Jesus asks, “Do you not yet understand?” (Mark 8:21). The men had just crossed the Sea of Galilee…
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Perfectly Powerful Questions
Jesus asked hundreds, if not thousands, of questions during His earthly ministry. He asked questions of religious leaders, disciples, and strangers. Sometimes those questions put people on edge and made…
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Who Will Heaven Be Like?
Have you ever thought about who heaven will be like? Maybe we have pictured ourselves passing through the pearly gates or walking on a street of gold. We have probably…
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When God is the Only Answer
In the Old Testament book of 2 Kings, we read of the Shunammite woman and her interactions with the prophet Elisha. The text tells us that the woman’s husband was…
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Before
When used in reference to time, the word “before” is definitive. Whatever is “before” is independent of what comes after. Our Sunday morning Bible classes begin “before” our worship service,…
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Home of the Soul
Near the end of every vacation or family trip, I will say, “I’m ready to be home.” Our home is the place where many of us find the most comfort,…