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When grace finds you, it doesn’t meet you halfway. It goes all the way into enemy-occupied territory and brings you out.”
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When we lose our grip on the Old Testament, we don’t become “simpler” Christians—we become thinner ones.”
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3 Thoughts on Repentance (2 Chronicles 7:14)
“…if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven…” — 2 Chronicles 7:14 Here are three reflections on repentance drawn from this powerful verse: 1. Revival Requires RepentanceMuch of today’s “revival culture” emphasizes the…
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A Call to Wakefulness: A Reflection on Romans 13:11–14
In Romans 13:11–14, the apostle Paul urges believers to live with urgency, moral clarity, and spiritual awareness. These verses call believers to awaken from spiritual complacency, reject sinful behavior, and clothe themselves with the character of Christ. The power of this passage is evident not only in its message but also in its historical impact.…
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Loving God vs Stuff
In The Psychology of Money, Morgan Housel wrote, “Everything has a price, but not all prices appear on labels.” At first, that sounds like financial wisdom, but it reaches far beyond money. Many things we buy cost far more than the number on the tag. They can cost our peace, our time, our focus, and…
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Wisdom and Her Children
Now when John heard in prison about the deeds of the Christ, he sent word by his disciples 3 and said to him, “Are you the one who is to come, or shall we look for another?” 4 And Jesus answered them, “Go and tell John what you hear and see: 5 the blind receive their sight and the lame walk, lepers are cleansed and the deaf hear,…
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The Blind Spot
There are moments in history when we have the privilege of seeing clearly what those living through the moment could not. We read their stories with the benefit of hindsight and think, How could they not see it? And yet, if we are honest, we are in the very same position. We, too, have blind…
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Sometimes God Does His Greatest Work In The Wilderness
Mark 1:2-8 ESV God often works through people we would expect. He used kings like David, prophets like Isaiah, and priests from established lines. But throughout Scripture, God also delights in using the unlikely—the overlooked, the unconventional, the wilderness voices. John the Baptist stands as one of the clearest examples of this pattern. If you…
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Discipleship Matters
“If Anyone Would Come After Me…” — Discipleship in Luke 9:23 In Gospel of Luke 9, Jesus turns a corner. Just before verse 23, Peter confesses that Jesus is “the Christ of God” (9:20). Immediately after that confession, Jesus predicts His suffering, rejection, death, and resurrection (9:22). That’s the first cross in the passage—the cross…
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The Gospel of Mark
“The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.” – Mark 1:1 Mark not only opens the text but also provides an introduction to the entire gospel. His account serves as a historical narrative of Christ’s actions leading up to his ascension, highlighting His lasting impact that continues to resonate today.. More specifically,…
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Family Devotion: The Great Commission
Now the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain to which Jesus had directed them. 17 And when they saw him they worshiped him, but some doubted. 18 And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them inthe name of the Father and of the Son and…
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Reforming the Church: Taking Action
Short post: Thoughts from John Calvin’s book, The Necessity of Reforming the Church. One of the most striking aspects of The Necessity of Reforming the Church is Calvin’s insistence that true reformation must not be delayed. He wrote, “I was not permitted to delay with further hesitation, since the matter required immediate change.” After carefully…
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