Could this be why you're having a hard time getting ahead? gospel of mark hard heart struggles

The other day, I was reading an online forum and came across a post from a woman who said, “I need serious help! I am drowning in credit card debt to the point that I am so far behind, I just...

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Our deepest hunger can only be satisfied by Jesus apostles discipleship rest satisfaction

The start of a new year is a time of year when many people decide to make some changes.  One of the primary changes that many if not most adults seem to make at the dawn of a new year relates...

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Are there consequences for speaking the truth? john the baptist truth

I had a weird experience this week that was both troubling and comforting at the same time.

 On Thursday afternoon, I was invited to attend a prayer service at the university I teach at. ...

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Is Jesus enough for you? contentment evangelism gospel of mark

The week following Christmas is usually a fun week for our family.  We spend much of the week taking long drives to visit our extended family, and we did that this year as well.  ...

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Why is Jesus asking you to wait? patience trust

The other day, my wife and I had the opportunity to reunite with a friend from college that I hadn’t seen in at least 23 years.  She teaches with us now, so we should start to see her...

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Becoming a missionary right where you are demonic activity gospel of mark missions

Our church actively supports the work of missionaries throughout the world.  Some of them oversee orphanages and provide daily care, education, and discipleship to orphaned and abandoned...

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Your fear is a wasted emotion fear gospel of mark

I opened a can of worms in our household years ago that I’m completely unable to undo.  In our home, we have a habit of scaring each other, and everyone loves it except the person being...

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Don't just hear. Listen. god's word parables

Our home is not on a large tract of land.  We live on just about a quarter acre which means we aren’t surrounded by large fields or farms.  But just the same, my wife and I...

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Who were the apostles of Jesus? apostles gospel of mark jesus

What kind of training did you have to complete in order to serve in your vocation?  Did you have to do some form of special schooling?  Were you mentored by someone with years of...

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Trusting Christā€™s heart when you canā€™t trace His hand

Years ago, on a Sunday morning, I was teaching an adult Sunday School class.  The class met in the main sanctuary of the church I was serving at, and because of the number of people who...

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Should I be feasting or fasting? fasting gospel

There are many things I enjoy about living in Langhorne Pennsylvania.  Overall, I think the weather is pretty nice for being in a northern climate.  I like that our area has a lot of...

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When the best this world can offer stops interesting you authority christ's calling following jesus

I recently read a story about a high school janitor that I found fascinating and encouraging.

From my perspective, one of the most character-forming jobs a person can ever take on involves cleaning...

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