Author: Cindy Brown
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True Repentance
One necessary step in becoming a Christain is repentance. A person must repent of sin, that is, to turn away from sin and turn toward God to have those sins…
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Gifts Not Under the Tree
During this wonderful time of year, many of us will spend hours, weeks, or even months planning and finding the perfect gift for a loved one. We will then find…
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Nehemiah’s Prayer
We can learn much by studying the prayers of the faithful, recorded in God’s word. For example, in Nehemiah 2, when confronted by King Artaxerxes about his “sad” appearance, Nehemiah…
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God Never Moved
The book of Ezra is all about repairing and restoring a relationship with God. After more than a generation of captivity, the Israelites finally returned to Jerusalem and returned to…
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Solomon’s Request
In the book of 1 Kings, God instructs King Solomon, “Ask what you wish me to give you” (1 Kings 3:5). Solomon responds, “Give Your servant an understanding heart to…
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Hold on to Your Pearls
One of the most descriptive statements that Jesus makes in His sermon on the mount and during His ministry is, “…do not throw your pearls before swine…” (Matthew 7:6). This…
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God’s Grace to the Guilty
God demonstrates His amazing grace throughout the Bible. In the Old Testament, God established “cities of refuge ” (Numbers 35, Joshua 20); six cities where those guilty of accidentally killing…
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God’s Jealousy
Our God is a jealous God. Among the ten commandments, God told Israel, “You shall have no other gods before Me…for I, the Lord your God, am a jealous God”…
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What Does Temptation Look Like?
When we think about temptation to sin, we might imagine “a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour” (1 Peter 5:8), a dangerous spiritual army rising against us, or a relentless…
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How Will We React?
In moments of great fear, it seems that people tend to either openly turn toward or away from God. When people experience tragedy in life, it is not difficult to…