“As he who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct.” — 1 Peter 1:15 The 2020 election takes place next week. At the time this article was written, over 60 million people have already cast their ballots through early voting methods. Hopes are high for many, which means many will experience great […]
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Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. Philippians 4:8 As children, we played outside all the time. I am sure it was because we did not
Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in
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Connection is a word that we have heard used around the church more during the past 7 months than any other time. We were designed by God for connection with Him and with others. In Genesis 2:18 God said, “It is not good for man to be alone.” It was then that he created Eve
“Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.” — James 1:2–4 “Really, James?! Do you know the trials I’ve met lately? Are
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Give generously to them and do so without a grudging heart; then because of this the Lord your God will bless you in all your work and in everthing you put your hand to. There will always be poor people in the land. Therefore I command you to be openhanded towards your fellow Israelites who
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Someone once said God is more concerned with our “character” than our “comfort.” For most American Christians unfortunately, we seem more obsessed with comfort than character building. I find myself guilty far more often than I would like to admit. Romans 5:3-5 reminds us… “we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and
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“Will you not revive us again, that your people may rejoice in you?”— Psalm 85:6 There is something extraordinary (beyond ordinary) about these times. COVID-19, lockdown, racial tensions, protests and riots, and an exasperated political situation have placed our country in a state of uncertainty. When the world is shaken in such an undeniable way,
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Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments.” Matthew 22:36-40 I know we
The Apostle Paul reminds us in Philippians 2:3-4 of how we, the body of believers, should live and treat each other. Do nothing out of vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. Each of you should look not only to your own interests but also to the interests of others. (NIV) Outward
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