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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
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When Theory Becomes Reality
Head knowledge and theory are necessary but when it comes to knowing God there is nothing like years of real life experience. Today’s...
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Jul 29, 2017
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Now or Never: the procrastinator’s dilemma
Procrastination is the lie we tell ourselves when we don’t want to take important action or make a difficult decision. Here we see a...
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Jul 24, 2017
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When the Righteous are Afflicted
Isn’t it illogical that the righteous suffer afflictions?  Why wouldn’t God see that those who obey Him never suffer? Scripture...
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Jul 21, 2017
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The Limits of Wise Counsel
We must be careful to hear godly counsel while recognizing that even godly counsel is not infallible. Ultimately, we are responsible to...
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Jul 20, 2017
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The Importance of Seeking God
God, who knows the hearts of all, is near to those who seek Him, even when His will for them may include trials and suffering. Today’s...
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Jul 12, 2017
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The Christian and Personal Piety
While no one is saved by good works or personal piety, those who are saved demonstrate their love for God through good works and personal...
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Jul 1, 2017
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Nobodies Made Famous by God
Those whom God chooses and uses for His purposes need not hold high standing in their society. Here we meet two ordinary men–nobodies...
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Jun 23, 2017
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Obedience by Faith
Queen Esther risked her life to obey God. Â So did the apostles. Â We applaud them now, but at the time they had to practice obedience by...
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Jun 22, 2017
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God or Government? Choosing Whom to Obey
God’s people understand that our secular rulers are servants of God who must be obeyed except when they command disobedience to the Lord....
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Jun 19, 2017
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Emotional Engagement
The life of faith is not a cold, intellectual exercise. Â The presence of God manifested by His mighty works brings deep emotional...
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Jun 16, 2017
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Following Christ without Distraction
God calls people to avoid distractions and focus on following Christ through careful study and applying of His Word. But when we fail is...
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Jun 14, 2017
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