The Truth About God
John 14:22-31 It is fascinating that, three years after being with Jesus, the disciples still struggled to understand Jesus’ purpose. One would imagine that after seeing amazing miracles,...
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2 Corinthians 1:1-7 When we see someone suffering, it is human nature to try to help alleviate the pain. We try to comfort by explaining, telling a story of a similar peril we went through, or...
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2 Timothy 1:1-7 The relationship between Paul and Timothy is best described as a mentorship. Young Timothy began his ministry under Paul’s tutelage and was willing to learn and embrace the church...
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Psalm 10:12-18 When we brought our first child home from the hospital, like many parents, we did not know what to expect. When our daughter would smile, we would delight in it. When she...
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John 15:1-8 John 15 is a passage familiar for many of us, and with familiarity, we are tempted to read quickly or skim through the text. We’re in a hurry, always ready for the next item on the...
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John 15:9-17 The commandment to love one another is easy to remember and often repeated. We see it, read it, and talk about it, but what does it look like to really live out this commandment?...
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Matthew 22:34-40 Many of us recognize that Israel’s sin was idolatry, but we fail to recognize it in our own life. We excuse it. We justify it. We deny it. “What? No, I don’t have a problem with...
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1 Corinthians 13:1-13 What’s your favorite ice cream flavor? Your favorite place to eat? Your favorite place to vacation? Would it be fair to say, “I love salted caramel ice cream!” Yes, because it’s...
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Ephesians 5:1-10 When you were little, I imagine you expected to grow up to be like your mom or dad, or perhaps a grandparent or special adult in your life. Maybe you dreamed of one day...
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Ephesians 5:1-10 Many of us as children heard a story about George Washington, the first president of the United States, chopping down a cherry tree, but being unable to lie to his father about...
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