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Dare to Hope, Even into the New Year. What’s the Secret to Keeping Hope Alive?
Hope can be agonizing. Proverbs 13:12 says, “Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a desire fulfilled is a tree of life.” We live in a heart sick culture. The messages that barrage us can be discouraging to anyone holding onto hope. It’s particularly prevalent this time of year when people consider New Year’s resolutions. …[ read more ]
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The Secret to the Battle You’re Waging
How do we keep our hearts in a world determined to rob us of them? King David knew the secret. Goliath stood threatening the armies of God until this kid brother of some warriors arrived, fresh from tending sheep. “David said to Saul, “Let no one lose heart on account of this Philistine; your servant will go and fight him.” (1 Samuel 17:32 esv) We smile …[ read more ]
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The Lie of the Divided Church
Don’t buy the divide. The enemies of God want to exploit every sign of division in the Body of Christ, but we must remember the truth that in Jesus, “all things hold together,” including us. (Colossians 1:17 ESV) God, in His generous wisdom, called us to Himself and to one another. It’s good not to …[ read more ]
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How Can You Call Yourself a Christian and Believe That?
Christians are free to disagree. We’ve forgotten that. The church was born on a battlefield. Ultimately, the victory is ours but there are still battles to fight until we Jesus comes again. One, is the battle for one another. Not WITH one another, but FOR one another. In Jesus, we were reconciled to our Father God, …[ read more ]
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You Are So Loved (Blog Post and Big News!)
You woke up today with the week heavy on your chest. Like life is one long To-Do list and there are never enough boxes checked. You scrolled through your newsfeed and scanned a couple articles about salvation through de-cluttering and simplifying your life, but you just don’t have time to read to the end, so …[ read more ]