Is it all too good to be true? great commission resurrection

Recently, I grabbed lunch with several of my students at a local coffee shop.  Our aim was to get there early so we would beat the typical lunch crowd.  Thankfully, that plan worked and...

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Jesus defeats our greatest fears. crucifixion fear resurrection

I have often said that having something to look forward to is healthy.  Regularly, I add little things to my upcoming schedule largely because I like having something fun, new, or exciting on...

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Jesus was cursed so we could be blessed. crucifixion

Have you ever been teased about something by a friend or a sibling?  How do you typically react to their teasing?  Is it something you find easy to put up with or does it start to get to...

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Is Jesus your King? king of kings

What would you do if you met a present-day head of state?  If you met a president, vice president, or prime minister, how would you act?  Would you show him or her respect or would your...

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Jesus was accused and arrested to set us free. crucifixion jesus arrest

Can you remember a time in your life when it felt like you had a single mission?  Something specific that you were supposed to do that took precedence over everything else, and because it was...

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There is a time to be silent and a time to speak up. silence speak up

One of my biggest regrets of my childhood took place when I was about 9 or 10 years old.  I had just moved to a new community and a new school, so making friends was a high priority for me....

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How can we trust God when we're feeling distressed? distress stress trust

God has a perfect plan for your life.  It’s a plan that will not be thwarted.  In His miraculous providence, He has assured us that He will work out everything for the good of those...

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The real risk of comparing yourself to others comparison reconciliation

Making unhealthy comparisons between your life and the life of others is a common mistake we as people seem to often make, and those comparisons can lead you to end up in one of two different...

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How can a Christian persuade others to follow Christ? evangelism persuasive

The book of 2 Corinthians has been described as some people as the most emotional letter the Apostle Paul was inspired by the Holy Spirit to write.  This church brought Paul great joy, but...

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You can entrust your future to Christ's care. future obedience

There are several mottos or slogans I have picked up throughout the course of my life that I regularly repeat to myself because I believe they’re true.  They aren’t slogans...

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How far would you go to honor Jesus? anointed

There’s a common dilemma every child faces when they want to give one of their parents a gift.  They may want to give their mother or father something nice, but the resources they have...

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How soon will Jesus be returning? return of jesus

I have lived in various places throughout my life, but the majority of my years have been spent in the state of Pennsylvania.  There are a lot of things I enjoy about our state and a few...

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