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Getting to Know Jesus: Acts 9:1-22
Read more: Getting to Know Jesus: Acts 9:1-22The book of Acts describes the acts of the apostles following Jesus’ ascension into Heaven. It records the history of the church’s first years, as penned by Luke, and the outworking of Christianity in the first century. Acts includes vivid and engaging stories that illustrate the first-century apostles sharing the good news of Jesus, embracing…
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Muscle Memory, New Instincts, and Trusting in what God says about You
Read more: Muscle Memory, New Instincts, and Trusting in what God says about YouEncouraging others about their worth and forgiveness in Christ can be easy for me….but trying to encourage myself, now that can be difficult at times. It seems that in my darkest moments of guilt, shame and discouragement, there are times when I can’t push through my feelings enough to believe what the Bible says about…
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Getting to Know Jesus: Philippians 2:1-11
Read more: Getting to Know Jesus: Philippians 2:1-11Paul wrote his letter to the Philippians while imprisoned for preaching the gospel in Rome. Formerly a man who persecuted Christians, a conversion experience on the road to Damascus wrecked his whole purpose in life. He met Jesus right then and there. Saw the radiance of His glory. Felt the magnitude of His presence. And…
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Overcoming Discouragement
Read more: Overcoming DiscouragementHave you ever had one of those days where the smallest thing sets you off? One of those days where everything has gone right until that one moment… and it’s as if reality is crumbling before your eyes. All because of one bad move. One bad conversation. One bad decision. One bad thought. And you…
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Getting to Know Jesus: Hebrews 1
Read more: Getting to Know Jesus: Hebrews 1Hebrews remains a significant book of the Bible. Given the title, it is addressed to Hebrews, or Jews, who struggle with the tension between Jewish tradition and faith in Christ. But Hebrews is relevant to all because it points out that the “old way” of doing things is never enough. Not the “old law.” Not…
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Getting to Know Jesus: Revelation 1
Read more: Getting to Know Jesus: Revelation 1Revelation is one of my favorite books of the Bible to read. Granted it’s a little confusing at times. And a lot to take in. But it’s an intriguing read. It talks of prophecies and the return of Christ, the tribulation and the 1000 year reign, heaven and the obliteration of evil, with detailed descriptions…
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Mark Cuban, Church Music and the Body of Christ
Read more: Mark Cuban, Church Music and the Body of ChristRecently, I was intrigued by Mark Cuban’s comments regarding stereotyping and prejudice. To sum it up, he described how everybody has certain biases, prejudices and stereotypes about people. Surfacing in the wake of Donald Sterling’s incident, it stirred up a lot of buzz and media attention, especially on ESPN which revolved around Cuban’s comments almost…
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Getting to Know Jesus: John 4
Read more: Getting to Know Jesus: John 4I love reading the gospel of John because his gospel is a little different than the other three, Matthew, Mark, and Luke. John’s gospel paints a portrait of the Savior Jesus as both the lion and the lamb. He is God incarnate. Human but divine. Powerful but humble. While the other three gospels also portray…
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The Problem with Shows like The Bachelor and The Bachelorette
Read more: The Problem with Shows like The Bachelor and The BacheloretteIn my teens, I admit I watched The Bachelor and The Bachelorette religiously. It was normal and popular and attention-grabbing. All my friends watched the show. All the magazines were talking about it. What could it hurt? I used to be confused when my dad would get mad at me for watching it, asking that…
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Getting to Know Jesus: Luke 9
Read more: Getting to Know Jesus: Luke 9As a Christian, getting to know Jesus personally is the goal of our faith. It changes everything. And as we get to know Him more and more, we are transformed into His likeness through the Holy Spirit working within us. What a beautiful thing! Reading the Bible especially helps us to learn more about Christ…