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At Peace with God (Romans 5)

Paul refers to peace 50 times in his letters. He uses the Greek word eirene, which means the opposite of…
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Blessed are the… (A Look at Happiness and the Beatitudes)

Jesus calls us to live outside of what the world calls happiness and, instead, embrace his definition and source of…
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Learning to Walk with God, Because He’s in Control

When I remember my grandson learning to walk, it makes me think about how silly we must look to God,…
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The “I Am” Statements of Jesus

Here are some more wonderful “I Am” statements from Jesus in the book of John. John 6:35, says, “I am…
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Learning About Time Management from Moses

Today we’re going to look at Moses, a man who was sought by millions of people for his wisdom. Moses…
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Wisdom Comes Through Relationship With God

We come to God with whatever our problem is, whatever the decision we need to make, with whatever abilities we…
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Comparison and Our Value (A Study in Ecclesiastes)

Comparison sneaks into my life when I least expect it. I want to know, “Am I OK? Am I cool…
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Jesus is Willing to Answer Prayer

Jesus is willing. He is willing to heal, to renew, to redeem and to make whole. He doesn’t always answer…
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Temptation and Cold Coca-Cola (James 1:12-18)

How do we do it? How do we deal with temptation when it is so strong that it pulls us…
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Four Things Kids Need From Parents and Mentors

God loves us as a Father, and models for us good parenting. I know that not everyone reading this is…
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Searching for Happiness, or Joy That Comes From God

Happiness is not a bad thing, but it can be misleading. We can see how seeking happiness, rather than joy,…
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Living as “Sent Ones”: Apostles, Disciples

Just as Jesus sent his 12 disciples, he is now sending all of his followers to do this work. Jesus…
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