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When God may not answer our prayer the way we want
The best place to look for how to pray and what to expect from prayer is the Bible. How often do we fear that God didn’t answer our prayer? How often are we concerned that he didn’t answer for a varied and hurtful reason? How often are we discouraged in our prayer life, but God…
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Did Jesus really not know?
And if He didn’t know, is Jesus really God, as God is omniscience? Few verses spark more debate than Matthew 24:36: “But about that day or hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father.” This statement from Jesus, echoed in Mark 13:32, is frequently cited by…
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Can we lose our Salvation???
Does Revelation 22:18-19 Mean a Saved Person Can Lose Their Salvation? Many Christians have read the last few verses of the Bible and felt a wave of fear. Revelation 22:18-19 says this: “I warn everyone who hears the words of the prophecy of this scroll: If anyone adds anything to them, God will add to…
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Taking a quick break
I am returning to this blog as soon as I can. I have some health issues I need prayer about, but my hope and faith is I will soon return.
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The Cross of Christ as Central
What do you boast about? Achievements at work, a happy family, personal victories, spiritual disciplines, or even your theological knowledge? In a world that celebrates self-made success and personal branding, boasting comes naturally. Yet the apostle Paul closes his letter to the Galatians with a radical declaration that reorients everything. His only boast is the…
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The Gardens of Salvation
Have you ever noticed how the Bible begins and advances its greatest story in gardens? The Garden of Eden shows where sin entered and broke our relationship with God. The Garden of Gethsemane reveals where Jesus chose obedience that opens the door to forgiveness and new life. The garden tomb proclaims victory over death. Together,…
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Maundy Thursday Message: “A Mandate of Love and Service”
Good evening! Gather your hearts. Come close tonight, for we stand on holy ground, because this is Maundy Thursday, the night that changed everything forever. This is the night before our Lord Jesus was crucified. This is the night He looked into the eyes of His disciples, knowing full well what awaited Him, and chose…
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Paul’s Apostolic Authority
Have you ever wondered how we can trust the message of the gospel? In a world full of competing voices, opinions, and even false teachings claiming to represent Jesus, the source of truth matters deeply. The apostle Paul faced this exact challenge in his letter to the Galatians. False teachers had arrived, questioning his authority…
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Doing Good Without Growing Weary
Have you ever felt like your efforts to do good are going unnoticed? You serve quietly in the church nursery, encourage a struggling friend, give generously when you could use the money yourself, or keep praying for someone who seems unchanged. Over time, the joy can fade. Fatigue sets in. You wonder if any of…
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Sowing and Reaping
Have you ever planted a seed and watched with anticipation to see what would grow? A tiny tomato seed becomes a bush heavy with fruit. A kernel of corn turns into a tall stalk with ears ready for harvest. The principle is simple: you reap what you sow. The apostle Paul applies this timeless truth…
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Bearing One Another’s Burdens
What does love look like when life gets hard? Words of encouragement are good. Prayers are vital. But sometimes the deepest expression of love is simply showing up to help carry the weight another person cannot bear alone. In the closing chapter of Galatians, Paul gives a clear, practical command that turns the abstract idea…
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Love Fulfills the Law
What is the true purpose of God’s law? For centuries, people have debated whether the law is a ladder to climb toward righteousness or a mirror that reveals our failures. In his letter to the Galatians, Paul settles the question with stunning simplicity. The entire law finds its fulfillment not in meticulous rule-keeping but in…
