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The Controversial Subject Of Biblical Submission

For centuries, the biblical subject of submission has sparked lively debate in churches, and in homes. Let's study Ephesians chapter 5, and shed light on this controversial passage.

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Where Is The Line Drawn Between Healthy Desires And Unhealthy Ones?

We all know what it means to want something, to see what someone else has and wish we could have something similar. Let's examine the tenth commandment, you shall not covet.

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Let’s Go Back In Time To A Meal Jesus Shared With The Pharisees

What would it be like to have Jesus as a guest in your home? Would He stay for dinner, maybe a cup of coffee?

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Uncover The Profound Meaning For Your Life, Found In The Parables Of Jesus

Luke chapter 15 is a rich biblical passage, a record of Jesus’ profound stories, and timeless lessons on life.

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Let’s Take A Deeper Look Into Ruth’s Life

The Bible is filled with stories about real people, making decisions and trying to live an obedient life of faith.

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Discover The Biblical Story Of Ruth

During a season of political unrest, a time when famine had reached across the land, a woman lost her husband and two sons. Stranded in a foreign land with two widowed daughters-in-law, the future...

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Dig Deeper Into The Story Of Ruth And Naomi For Insight

Have you ever felt that God turned His back on you? When difficult seasons arise, it’s easy to question whether God truly knows what you’re going through.

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Looking at a familiar verse and how it’s a guide for daily living

Proverbs 22:6 says, “Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it.” This verse isn’t so much a promise, as it is a guide for daily living. Trying to raise godly...

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Biblical wisdom and hope for struggling relationships

Not all marriage relationships are positive and uplifting. Let's take an honest look at some of the more challenging moments in marriage. Perhaps your relationship is struggling right now.

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How the church can support those dealing with abuse in the home

We live in a fallen world. And Christian homes aren’t immune to abuse and suffering. Let's wrestle with the difficult subject of domestic abuse and how the church can help those dealing with it.

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Let’s lean on the promise of mercy

The Bible warns us, “You reap what you sow.” The Old Testament character, Jacob, planted quite a few destructive seeds within his family. The result of which should have been a harvest of pain....

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Discover who God chooses to be part of His family

The more we discover who the Old Testament character of Jacob was, the more we may wonder why God would ever want to be associated with such a person, let alone have a relationship with him! We’re...

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Continuing our series on Jacob, and discovering how God is for us!

Ever felt like you and the Lord were going toe-to-toe over an issue in your life? Let's study Genesis chapter 32 and Jacob’s wrestling match with God. We’ll discover that God is not against us, but...

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Discover how our lives fit into God’s grand, unfolding plan

It’s part of our nature to narrow our focus onto ourselves. But if we take a step back, we’ll be able to see what God is doing on a wider scale! Let's complete our study on the life of Jacob.

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A fresh perspective on the identity of the Proverbs 31 woman

Proverbs 31 is often referenced as a great example of a godly woman. But could this chapter be a model for both women and men? Discover why this passage is applicable to everyone.

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Discover the source of the daily wisdom we need in the book of Proverbs

Whether we’re faced with decisions at work, or resolving issues in our home, we all could use a little wisdom! Let's discuss a “go to” place for biblical insight, found in the book of Proverbs.

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How a wise person approaches others with an open hand

We may think holding tightly to our possessions and riches is the wise choice. Yet, God’s Word tells us the exact opposite! We’re talking about the quality of generosity.

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Discover insight into the identity of Jesus

Some people aren’t willing to admit that Jesus is the perfect Son of God. But they may agree that Jesus was a good teacher. Why we can’t call Jesus “good” without calling Him “Lord.”

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Find out that it’s not about what we can do, but who we trust for our salvation

What do I have to do to get into heaven? It’s a question men and women have been asking for centuries. Our study of the rich young ruler continues.

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Let’s unravel a puzzling statement that Jesus made about being rich

You don’t have to be a tailor to know that a camel won’t fit through the eye of a needle. But according to Jesus, that’s easier than someone who is wealthy getting into heaven!

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