Worshipping Jesus with my attitude attitude worship

The other evening was collectively busy for just about each person in our household.  We all had things we were in the midst of doing and had to make some adjustments on the fly.  I had...

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Is it all too good to be true? great commission resurrection

Recently, I grabbed lunch with several of my students at a local coffee shop.  Our aim was to get there early so we would beat the typical lunch crowd.  Thankfully, that plan worked and...

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Jesus defeats our greatest fears. crucifixion fear resurrection

I have often said that having something to look forward to is healthy.  Regularly, I add little things to my upcoming schedule largely because I like having something fun, new, or exciting on...

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Jesus was cursed so we could be blessed. crucifixion

Have you ever been teased about something by a friend or a sibling?  How do you typically react to their teasing?  Is it something you find easy to put up with or does it start to get to...

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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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