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Gifts of Speaking
One would think this gift would endow us with great and clever oratory voice inflections and techniques or story-telling powers or convincing wisdom to capture the attention of those with itching ears who seek only to understand it in their carnal minds. No, not at all. This gift of speaking the Holy Spirit gives enables…
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Grace, Not a License to Sin
A continuation of post Just if I’d Never Sinned – Whay Moore Gospel In Romans 6:1-2, the Apostle Paul poses a profound question that resonates with every believer: “What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin that grace may abound? Certainly not!” This powerful statement addresses a misunderstanding some might have about God’s…
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Once Saved, Always Saved – Think Again
It’s clear from God’s Word that once we believe, we are saved. We’ve all read and memorized John 3:16 because it is a statement of the “Good News” but that part about “whosoever believes in” has a special meaning and it comes with a lifelong commitment to repent from our sins, take up our cross…
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Just if I’d Never Sinned
Justified: Made Right with God; To be in a state of righteousness. “For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and all are justified freely by His grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus.” (Romans 3:23-24) I love the way someone once put it: being justified in Christ is…
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Are You a Thief, Am I
Why Holding Onto Sin Is Like Stealing “In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace.” (Ephesians 1:7) Sometimes, I catch myself wondering: after Jesus took all my sins on the cross, why do I keep acting like they’re still mine to carry? It’s…
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Isaac Couldn’t Take Back the Blessing
Why Isaac Couldn’t Take Back the Blessing? “I have blessed him—and indeed he will be blessed!” (Genesis 27:33) The story of Esau and Jacob in Genesis 27 is wild—full of deception, family drama, and a moment that changes everything: Isaac’s blessing. I’ve always been curious about why Isaac couldn’t just take back the blessing he…
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Brands in the Fire
God’s Grace: Pulling Us from the Fire “Is not this man a brand plucked from the fire?” (Zechariah 3:2) The Bible’s idea of “brands in the fire” has always grabbed me—it’s such a vivid way to see how God saves us. It’s like a burning stick that’s yanked out of the flames just in time…
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God Appoints All
God’s Plan: Lessons from Jonah and the Levites “The Lord provided a huge fish to swallow Jonah, and Jonah was in the belly of the fish three days and three nights.” (Jonah 1:17) The Bible is full of stories where God picks specific people or even creatures to carry out His plans, and two that…
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Am I more like Judas or Peter?
What to Do When I Mess Up: Lessons from Judas and Peter “Lord, you know everything; you know that I love you.” (John 21:17) We all screw up sometimes, even when it comes to following Jesus. The Bible gives us two stark examples—Judas Iscariot and Peter—who both rebelled against Christ in their own ways. Their…
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Are You Saved?
What Does It Mean to Be Saved? “How will we escape if we neglect so great a salvation?” (Hebrews 2:3) The question “Are you saved?” has always felt heavy to me, like it’s digging into the core of what I believe. It’s not just a phrase—it’s about the heart of our faith. What does it…
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The Power of Repentance
Coming Back to God: The Power of Repentance “Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.” (Psalm 51:10) Repentance is one of those words that carries a lot of weight in Christianity. It’s not just saying “sorry” for messing up—it’s a full-on turn away from sin and a…
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Hustle and Bustle of Everyday Life
Finding Peace in the Chaos: Biblical Wisdom for Life’s Demands “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” (Matthew 11:28) Life can feel like a nonstop whirlwind—school, work, family, friends, and all the pressure to keep it together. Sometimes, it’s overwhelming, like I’m drowning in to-do lists…