Tag: Religion

  • Getting to Know Jesus: Acts 9:1-22

    The 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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  • Getting to Know Jesus: Philippians 2:1-11

    Paul 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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  • Mark Cuban, Church Music and the Body of Christ

    Recently, 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

    I 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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  • Getting to Know Jesus: Luke 9

    As 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…

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  • Small Steps of Victory

    Daily life as a Christian can be an overwhelming undertaking at times. There are decisions that require us to sacrifice and trust, there are moments when we must turn the other cheek, moments when we must forgive and let go, there are relationships that we must foster and give preference to over ourselves, and there…

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