Author: Cindy Brown
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SUFFERING TO GLORY
No one has been persecuted quite like Paul. In 2 Corinthians 11, he wrote about some physical difficulties and punishments he had endured as a Christian. While many Christians of…
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Comfort in Tragedy
Tragedy in our lives should cause us to find comfort in God. One night, as Christians gathered together on the first day of the week, Paul preached an especially long…
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Do Not Be Afraid
On at least three occasions during the events surrounding the birth of Jesus, an angel sent from God gave comfort by saying, “Do not be afraid.” As the angel Gabriel…
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The Letter v. The Spirit
In 2 Corinthians 3, as Paul defends himself and his ministry, he describes a few differences between “the letter” and “the Spirit” (2 Corinthians 3:6). In reading through the chapter,…
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The Need for Unity
The Lord’s church needs unity, not just in word but also in action. One of the major themes Paul addresses in his letters to the Corinthians (1st and 2nd Corinthians)…
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Ask What You Can Do
In 1961, President John F. Kennedy spoke before the nation and said, “Ask not what your country can do for you – ask what you can do for your country.”…
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Who was John the Baptist?
The Bible tells us about a few different men named John. John, the apostle, authored five inspired books of the New Testament, described himself as “the disciple whom Jesus loved”…
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Thank You Lord
Christians have every reason to be thankful! God has graced us with both physical and spiritual blessings. We recognize and enjoy health, safety, and comfort in this temporary life while…
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Baptism in the Bible
“Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that…
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A Productive Faith
Having a garden can be fun. Watching seeds grow into plants and eventually produce fruit can be extraordinarily rewarding. But as all gardeners know, every year, some plants are more…