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Perhaps 75% of the church believes sanctification is becoming “nicer.”

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Most churched people think sanctification means becoming nicer. But "nice" can mask a lost soul. True growth begins with loving God, obeying His Word, and grasping the concept of His grace.

“Societal division does not deteriorate God’s sovereignty.” 

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Societies fracture, but God's throne does not wobble. Scripture reveals a sovereign Lord whose purposes prevail through every cultural collision, political upheaval, and generational divide.

“He that fears God, fears nothing else.”

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John Donne makes the point that reverent fear of the Lord frees Christians from anxiety, and roots true courage in God's sovereignty.

“Show Me Your Scars,” said the dying woman.

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When a parish priest came to absolve a dying woman of her sins, she asked one piercing question: show me your scars. Only Christ, the Lamb of God, can forgive sins.

“Fading faith has nothing to do with the lack of examples of faithful people.”

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Fading faith is rarely caused by a lack of faithful examples. More often, it begins in the private choices of the mind—but God still loves fading hearts.

“The greater your knowledge of the goodness and grace of God on your life…”

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A Biblical Christian reflection on Matt Chandler’s quote about praising God in the storm through a deeper knowledge of God’s goodness and grace.

“The Rod and the Staff are a symbol…”

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The rod and staff symbolize protection and guidance, with the cross embodying God’s justice and mercy.

“If you believe in a God who controls the big things, you have to believe in a God who controls the little things…” 

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Christians believe God controls all things, providing comfort and assurance through providence.

“Our greatest fear should not be of failure, but…”

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True success is aligning one’s heart with Christ and living a life of faithfulness, love, and service, prioritizing eternal values over worldly pursuits.

“Remorse and repentance are not the same thing.”

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Remorse and repentance are often used interchangeably, but they are distinct concepts in a Biblical Christian worldview. Remorse is emotional regret for sin, while repentance involves a change of heart and turning away from sin.

“Suffering, then, is the badge of true discipleship.”

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Christians face global persecution, yet history shows it strengthens faith. Believers are called to support and advocate for those who are being persecuted.

“Worry does not empty tomorrow of its sorrows; it empties today of its strength.” 

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Worry is a common struggle for Christians, but the Bible encourages believers to trust in God’s control and care.

“I do believe that the dominant Christian theory is that…”

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Scott Adams, Dilbert creator, plans to convert to Christianity before dying of cancer. The article emphasizes salvation comes from accepting Christ, not good deeds.

“The will of God will not take us where the grace of God cannot sustain us.” 

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The article explores the idea that God’s grace will always sustain believers, even in difficult times. It emphasizes that God is always present, providing comfort and guidance through scripture.

You are the only Bible some unbelievers will ever read.”

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Could God Put Aliens on Another Planet? A Biblical View

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Chosen as Jesus’ Representative: Your Ambassador Calling

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Sleep Paralysis: When Fear Feels Like a Demon

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Let Your Yes Be Yes: What Jesus Meant in Matthew 5

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Jesus wasn't banning every oath in Matthew 5:34-37. He was confronting careless, deceptive vows—and calling us to be people whose simple yes already carries the weight of a promise.

The Great Commission: Will You Speak Where You Are?

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The Great Commission was never a command to pack your bags. "Go" is a participle; "make disciples" is the charge. The real question is whether you will witness where you already stand.

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R.C. Sproul and Billy Graham stood on opposite sides of the Calvinist-Arminian divide, yet their shared faith in Christ points to a deeper unity than theological rivalry.
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Famous Atheists Who Became Christians

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An Oxford atheist argued with friends until Christianity made more sense than materialism. These stories of scientists, journalists, and scholars who crossed from unbelief to faith still challenge and inspire.
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Why God created man?

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God created man in His image and with a purpose, but Adam lost it chasing God's likeness. Every hard thing since then is part of a plan already in motion to conform us to the image of His Son.
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How to Love God with All Your Heart, Soul, Mind, and Strength

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The article explores loving God, growing in Christ, prioritizing His kingdom, and aligning life with His will. There is a need for a genuine relationship with God and loving Him with all one’s heart, mind, soul, and strength.
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Scientists say life needs a perfect habitable zone, water, and a magnetic shield. But if God created the cosmos and still works miracles, He could place life anywhere He pleased—and recent UFO disclosures could only serve to confirm that.
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Chosen as Jesus’ Representative: Your Ambassador Calling

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God does not only redeem us; He appoints us. Scripture calls every believer a chosen priest and ambassador, sent to represent Jesus to a watching world and lead others into His light.
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Spielberg's new UFO film opens the same day the Pentagon releases declassified files, selling humanity a counterfeit gospel of cosmic enlightenment. A Biblical look at what it is really teaching.
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One World Religion – From the Pope

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Pope Francis told a Singapore interfaith gathering that all religions are different languages leading to the same God. Revelation warns of exactly this convergence, and the signs are worth taking seriously.
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My Time in a Chinese Holding Cell

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Bibles packed, one change of clothes, and a prayer — then armed guards surrounded the luggage scanner in Guangzhou. What happened next revealed a God who shows up even inside a windowless holding cell.
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When God Waits on Us: The Miracles That Wait on Our Obedience

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A closer look at the Gospels reveals a pattern we often miss: many of Jesus' miracles waited on a human step of obedience before the wonder arrived.
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Why the Devil’s Gifts Always Come With a Bill You Can’t Afford

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The devil rarely tempts you toward obvious evil; he markets reasonable offers that quietly cost your peace. One believer's testimony on why the blessing of the Lord is the wealth worth waiting for.
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Many believers know God as Judge and King but rarely as Father. The author shows why knowing Him as Abba is the foundation of grace and the cure for a faith trapped in works.
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Let Your Meals and Fellowship Reflect His Family

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The early church gathered daily in the Word and in prayer, and their fellowship became family. Let your meals carve out intentional focus on Christ, especially when it's your own family at the table.
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A pastor once told me the Old Testament was "done away with." That conversation exposed the quiet plague threatening God's people in every generation: biblical illiteracy.
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Rina Schultz follows the Bible - from Ezekiel and the wilderness to Christ's forty days - and finds patterns resolving into Jesus and the call to trust God.
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Rooted in Christ

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Fruit grows up, but health starts underground. Deep roots in Christ, not outward performance, are what keep faith standing through drought, pressure, and uncertainty.
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Why Has God Blessed America?

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America dominates economies, currencies, and culture in ways raw statistics cannot fully explain. Could God have raised up this flawed, capitalist nation as a deliberate instrument in history, holding back darkness until His purposes are
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Taking the Mark of the Beast and Still Going to Heaven

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He Kept, He Keeps, He Will Keep His Promise

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Before you existed, God promised to call you to Himself, give you new life, and fill you with His Spirit. He kept that promise at Pentecost, and He keeps it still. Walk today by faith.

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Besides Adam and Eve, what person in the Bible had no earthly parents?

Joshua led Israel into the Promised Land after Moses died, conquered Canaan in obedience to God, and pointed forward to Jesus through his very name, which means "Yahweh saves."

Daily Bible Reading: Why No Christian Should Regret Time in the Word.

A satirical Babylon Bee headline pokes fun at our excuses, but the punchline is should not be true... no Christian has ever truly regretted opening the Bible. Here is why daily Scripture reading must be your soul's first meal of the day.

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When You’re Summarized, Let It Begin With Christ

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Question #50: What does Christ’s resurrection mean for us?

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Christ’s resurrection offers hope for believers, promising new life and eternal life. Those who trust in Christ will be resurrected, while those who don’t will face everlasting death.

Question #25: Does Christ’s death mean all our sins can be forgiven?

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Answer: Yes, because Christ’s death on the cross...

Question #45: Is baptism with water the washing away of sin itself?

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Only the blood of Christ and the Holy Spirit can cleanse us from sin,

Question #43: What are the sacraments or ordinances?

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Water poured, bread broken, cup raised — baptism and the Lord's Supper are more than rituals. They are visible pledges where the Spirit seals gospel promises to every believer who receives them.

Question #11: What does God require in the sixth, seventh, and eighth commandments?

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Answer: Sixth, that we do not hurt, or...

Question #31: What do we believe by true faith?

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Answer: Everything taught to us in the gospel....

Question #6: How can we glorify God?

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Answer: We glorify God by enjoying him, loving...

Question #36: What do we believe about the Holy Spirit?

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Answer: That he is God, coeternal with the...

Question #41: What is the Lord’s Prayer?

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Answer: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your...

Question #17: What is idolatry?

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Answer: Idolatry is trusting in created things rather...