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Be Strong and Courageous, not Safely on Shore

be strong and courageous

Be strong and courageous, for you are the one who will lead these people… Be strong and very courageous… Meditate on [the scriptures] day and night so you will be sure to obey everything written in it. Only then will you prosper and succeed in all you do. This is my command—be strong and courageous!…

The Upside Down Kingdom of God

God's Upside Down Kingdom

Jesus brought God’s kingdom which flips the world’s ways upside down: the last are first, the humble are lifted, the inner circle are society’s losers…

What is the Season of Lent About?

40 Days of Lent

The season of Lent began Wednesday, approximately 40 days before Easter. Why ‘approximately’ 40 days? What is Lent about? Let’s explore our faith.

Accidentally Planning to Do Evil

small sins are sins

I sometimes do things that are no big deal, but I sense they’re wrong. Little things. No one gets hurt. No one even notices. Is this sin?

Get Your Ticket to Heaven

God Gave His Son John 3:16

I used to think God couldn’t love me because of my poor choices. I tried to make up for them and earn His love. But it’s never enough. His love is free.

Patience is a Virtue in Christian Life

early Christians valued patience

When the early church was forming, the patience of Christians set them apart from non-believers and attracted them to join the community. What did patience mean at that time? Why was it so highly valued?

The God of the Old Testament and the God of the New

Angry Old Testament God

The God of the Old Testament and the God of the New Testament seem so different. Are they the same God? Yes! God is unchanging, loving, just, and merciful. Only God can solve the Old Testament / New Testament dilemma.

Life is Fragile

Life is Fragile

Wen tragedy strikes, we remember that life is fragile. Tomorrow is not guaranteed. We wonder what heaven is like and who will be there.

Why is David a Man after God’s Own Heart?

man after God's own heart

King David is called a man after God’s own heart, yet we know he slept with another man’s wife and killed her husband. Why does God honor this man over others?

Marriage Prepares Us for God’s Love

Bride of Christ

We say “the two shall become one flesh” to describe marriage, but this deeply personal love is also used to describe Jesus’ love for His bride, the church. How does marriage prepare us for God’s love?

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