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Mary as a Mother
As the mother of Jesus, Mary’s role was both incredibly unique and similar to the wonderful role of mothers today. As a mother, Mary would have comforted her Son. We […]
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Biblical Knowledge
One of the most sobering verses in the Bible comes from Hosea 4:6, where God says, “My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge.” The Israelites had repeatedly rejected God […]
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Are You Willing to Proclaim the Gospel?
We are all commanded to share the gospel message with the world. Jesus told His disciples, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation” (Mark 16:15), […]
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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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Beginnings Require Change
Beginnings involve change. Whether we begin a new job, a new relationship, or a new phase of life completely, change always plays a part. Spiritual beginnings are no different, and […]
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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 […]