Is Jesus your King? king of kings

What would you do if you met a present-day head of state?  If you met a president, vice president, or prime minister, how would you act?  Would you show him or her respect or would your...

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Jesus was accused and arrested to set us free. crucifixion jesus arrest

Can you remember a time in your life when it felt like you had a single mission?  Something specific that you were supposed to do that took precedence over everything else, and because it was...

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There is a time to be silent and a time to speak up. silence speak up

One of my biggest regrets of my childhood took place when I was about 9 or 10 years old.  I had just moved to a new community and a new school, so making friends was a high priority for me....

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How can we trust God when we're feeling distressed? distress stress trust

God has a perfect plan for your life.  It’s a plan that will not be thwarted.  In His miraculous providence, He has assured us that He will work out everything for the good of those...

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The real risk of comparing yourself to others comparison reconciliation

Making unhealthy comparisons between your life and the life of others is a common mistake we as people seem to often make, and those comparisons can lead you to end up in one of two different...

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How can a Christian persuade others to follow Christ? evangelism persuasive

The book of 2 Corinthians has been described as some people as the most emotional letter the Apostle Paul was inspired by the Holy Spirit to write.  This church brought Paul great joy, but...

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You can entrust your future to Christ's care. future obedience

There are several mottos or slogans I have picked up throughout the course of my life that I regularly repeat to myself because I believe they’re true.  They aren’t slogans...

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How far would you go to honor Jesus? anointed

There’s a common dilemma every child faces when they want to give one of their parents a gift.  They may want to give their mother or father something nice, but the resources they have...

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How soon will Jesus be returning? return of jesus

I have lived in various places throughout my life, but the majority of my years have been spent in the state of Pennsylvania.  There are a lot of things I enjoy about our state and a few...

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What should we do while we wait for Jesus to return? rapture return of jesus second coming

Recently, I attended my high school reunion in the town I grew up in.  This was the 30th anniversary of my graduation from high school, and I’m honestly amazed at how quickly the...

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Jesus will help you endure to the end end times endurance temple

I teach a theology class that every student at the university where I serve is required to take before they graduate.  It’s a class that covers all the primary areas of doctrine that are...

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Are you a cheerful or a reluctant giver? generosity giving tithing

Not long ago, I was listening to a popular radio show that offers all kinds of advice, with a particular emphasis on personal finances.  The host was speaking to a caller who mentioned the...

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