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Is Trauma Terminal? 1 Peter 4:1-6, 12-19

You have heard of the expression “cancel culture.” Wikipedia defines “cancel culture:” Cancel culture is a cultural phenomenon in which an individual thought to have acted or spoken in an unacceptable manner is ostracized, boycotted, shunned, fired or assaulted, often … Continue reading

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Do Not Judge Matthew 7:1-6

How often do we find ourselves looking down our noses at others, thinking critically of them, without realizing that we are being or doing the exact same thing? The word for that is “hypocrisy” and among the things that Jesus … Continue reading

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The Notre Dame Façade

Recently, dignitaries and world leaders gathered in Paris to attend the opening ceremony of the restored Notre Dame cathedral. Since the fire in 2019, the works of art, relics, icons, and artifacts have been restored, and the famous steeple rebuilt—costing … Continue reading

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Bible-Based Parenting Teach Self-Control

First, the Bible: “A fool always loses his temper, but a wise man holds it back” (Proverbs 29:11). You might say one of the essential qualities someone needs in order to go to heaven is the quality of self-control. One … Continue reading

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“Out Of His Element”

On January 24, 2025, Rudiger Koch plans to emerge from his “home”.  If he succeeds in staying inside his dwelling that long, he will have set a new record for continuously living in an underwater fixed habitat.  The old record … Continue reading

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Pilate’s Choice John 18:28-37

A little boy named Avery Jackson, at the ripe young age of 9 years old, appeared on the cover of the world-renowned magazine National Geographic as a prime of example of “gender transitioning” at its finest. Except when you deny … Continue reading

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IN THE WORLD YOU HAVE TRIBULATION

Jesus speaks of His own tribulation in John 13:21 (all quotations are from John unless otherwise noted) when He becomes troubled in His spirit, specifically concerning the idea that one of His disciples would betray Him. Jesus experienced the same … Continue reading

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CHURCH GROWTH TO THE GLORY OF GOD A Model Church – Thessalonica

While no church is perfect, the apostle Paul held the church at Thessalonica up as a model for others. A “model” church isn’t flawless but follows the divine pattern (see 1 Timothy 3:15 and 2 Timothy 1:13). The Establishment of … Continue reading

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Paradise Luke 23:33-43

THE THIEF IS NOT AN EXAMPLE OF SALVATION FOR US: There are two uses people have made of the account of the thief on the cross, one is illegitimate and one is legitimate. But neither of the major uses of … Continue reading

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Church Growth for God’s Glory 16 Principles from 1 Corinthians for Spiritual Maturity

The church in Corinth was far from perfect, yet Paul’s teachings to them offer timeless wisdom for us today. Below are sixteen principles drawn from each chapter of his letter, each one a challenge to grow in faith and reflect … Continue reading

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