Tag: Christianity
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Solomon’s Valentine’s Day Advice
Valentine’s Day is here. Men, I hope you came prepared. Do you need help figuring out just what to say and how to say it? We can take a page out of Solomon’s book. The Song of Solomon was crafted by the wisdom of Solomon and inspired by God. Think about some of those rich…
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Prophecies Worth Remembering
II Pet. 1:19-21 reads: “And so we have the prophetic word made more sure, to which you do well to pay attention as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star arises in your hearts. But know this first of all, that no prophecy of Scripture becomes…
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With Only a Word
With only a word the storm surely heard. From the lips of the Lord, Peace and serenity restored. – The fear and awe of that day, The disciples terrified, they say. Storms pose no threat, The King of kings does not fret. – He speaks and wonders emerge, A rolling unimaginable surge. With the mighty…
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Where’s Your Hope?
The question is not really about location, but foundation. So many today are fresh out of hope. They wonder about this earth confused, unsure, and unstable. The world around them is crushing them. The major issues are catastrophic—the minor ones are debilitating: the news is traumatic and even the weather sends them comatose. When everything…
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“Patient Continuance” In Romans 2:7
The text reads, “eternal life to those who by patient continuance in doing good seek for glory, honor, and immortality” (Rom. 2:7). I might prefer the NASB rendering, “perseverance.” Those who choose to be faithful to God, no more and no less—will be looked on favorably by God. But this can’t be accomplished by floating…
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The First Time
I still remember the first time. I was a little excited, and a lot afraid. The first time for what? This was the first time I asked someone to study the Bible with me, and they agreed. This was a great moment in my life, although I didn’t know that then. I wish I could…
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The Little Mermaid Complex
My daughters and I kicked off our summer break from school last year with a trip to the movies to see the Little Mermaid movie. The remake of the classic Disney cartoon was pretty good. The young mermaid wants to be part of the human world. Sebastian the crab reminds her that living in the…
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Sundays Are the Best Day of the Week!
The importance of a good Sunday service cannot be undervalued. Sundays are the best day of the week. Hardly will a Sunday pass without me trying to make that point. I say it because I mean it. Sundays are the best of the week. But maybe it would be profitable to say why that is…
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