Poor Paul! Many of his new Christians were having trouble with the transition from their old life to the new. Paul had a tough job on his hands explaining the new and transformative shift that had occurred in their lives. Paul is the only one to use the term “new creation” in the Bible. What […]
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Genesis 1:1 tells us God created the heavens and the earth. What role did Jesus play in creation? Was He merely a helper to God the Father? Does He have a role in sustaining our universe? The Bible is full of examples of Jesus’ creative hand. Studying Jesus as Creator is a fascinating aspect of
The study of our ancestry has exploded since the advent of DNA studies. It’s being used as a fascinating hobby, to find long-lost relatives, and even to solve crimes! It has its limitations, however, as it only goes back about 6-8 generations. We’re going all the way back to creation to look at a member
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I recently had a time of great weakness that left me crying out to God for His almighty strength. I’m sure some of you have been right there with me. We all have times in our lives when we need His strength. There is great news for us! God has the strength you need, whether
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Trying to connect Jesus as King, Lord, and Savior with Him as my friend reminds me of this Bible verse: “What is man that you are mindful of him, the son of man that you care for him?” Psalm 8:4. When I compare myself with His majesty, I feel so small and unworthy of a
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The resurrection of Jesus Christ is the monumental miracle that changed the world. He is risen! Before we move on from Easter Sunday, let’s take the time to consider some indisputable truths about this foundational event of our faith. They will not only help us explain this historic event to others but also help us
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Jesus said, “I am the way”- meaning He is the only way to God. Not a way, but the way- as in, the one and only. Eternal life in heaven is only possible through Jesus and His gift of salvation. This is the foundation of our Christian faith. What led Jesus to make this statement?
The Scripture about “treasure in jars of clay” comes from a letter Paul wrote to the church in Corinth. It would have made sense to them, but it doesn’t translate well to us today. What is this “treasure” and if it’s so valuable, why would it be in simple clay jars? Paul established the church
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Some call the Book of James the “how-to” book on Christian living. His focus is on how to live out an authentic faith. He tells us reading and studying God’s Word alone is not enough and gives us a very straightforward command: “be doers of the Word.” How can we live out James’ directive? What is
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Caring for others encompasses many roles. It may come from someone who has been trained in caregiving, or someone stepping in to care for others in need. Regardless of our training or experience, caregiving can be a fulfilling and joyful experience, but also exhausting, lonely, and challenging. There is One who wants to give us
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