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Wisdom: Making Sense of Apparent Contradictions
What if Scripture seems to contradict itself? This calls for wisdom and careful study, but the result will be worth the effort. Let’s get...
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Aug 26, 2017
Security vs. Restlessness
Do you find yourself often restless, longing for some change of life that would make you happier and more fulfilled? God has provided...
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Aug 25, 2017
Church Discipline and Membership
There must be discipline in the church. But what attitudes must members have to submit to discipline? How should pastors and leaders...
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Aug 23, 2017
The Christian’s Identity: God’s Lowly Farmhand
God gives you a role in His work of growing disciples. But do you know your identity in the spiritual harvest? Are you taking yourself...
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Aug 21, 2017
The Blessing of Being Simple
Biblical truth runs cross grain to worldly wisdom. How often have you heard someone praised for being simple? But you can hear that in...
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Aug 20, 2017
Unity for God’s Glory
Divisiveness is an ugly sin, but it will not be a problem where people seek God’s glory alone. True unity flows from a passion for God’s...
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Aug 19, 2017
The God of Wisdom and the Wisdom of God
“Wisdom is the power to see. and the inclination to choose, the best and highest goal, together with the surest means of attaining it.”...
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Aug 18, 2017
Do We Need the Old Testament?
Do believers in Jesus Christ who is revealed in the New Testament need to study the Old Testament? Here is clear evidence that we do....
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Aug 16, 2017
Purpose in Life: Unchanging and Unending
Why do we exist? Is there a reason for being that is great enough and noble enough to command our hearts, minds, and wills from cradle to...
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Aug 15, 2017
Love God; Hate Evil
The true disciple brings his or her whole being to God as a living sacrifice. The result is transformation by a renewed mind that loves...
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Aug 13, 2017
Praise and Faith When All Seems Lost
Praise of God and growth in faith build on each other. Praise builds faith and faith fuels praise even when all seems lost. Today’s...
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Aug 3, 2017
When the Church is Full of Hypocrites
God blesses His people so that they shine as a light to the world and the nations come to Him in faith. But what if believers are...
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Aug 1, 2017
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