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For Unto Us a Child Is Born
For Unto Us a Child Is Born“For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful,...
An Attitude of Gratitude
An Attitude of GratitudeAn attitude of gratitude shows real honor to God, whether it is offered to God or to others. It also allows us to enjoy the blessings that come our way. A...
The Unpardonable Sin
The Unpardonable Sin There is one unpardonable sin that is plainly defined as blasphemy against the Holy Spirit, an offense described in three of the Gospels as one that will...
What it Means to ‘Grieve’ and ‘Quench’ the Holy Spirit
What it Means to 'Grieve' and 'Quench' the Holy Spirit The Bible tells us in Ephesians 4:30 to “grieve not the holy Spirit of God” and in 1 Thessalonians 5:19 to “quench not the...
Spiritual Warfare and 8 Powerful Prayers
Spiritual Warfare and 8 Powerful Prayers In order to be effective on the battlefield, a soldier must be both well trained and properly equipped. The warrior must have access, as...
7 Truths About Halloween Every Christian Needs to Know
7 Truths About Halloween Every Christian Needs to Know Every year, some Christians ponder celebrating Halloween saying it’s harmless fun, just costumes and candy. Others sense...
Pastor Appreciation
Pastor Appreciation The month of October is when we honor our pastors, showing them how much they are appreciated year round. Theirs is a labor of love in the work they are...
What Does It Mean That God Is Transcendent?
What Does it Mean That God is Transcendent? The transcendence of God is a profound biblical truth that describes the enormous gap between God the Creator and everything else that...
How Believers Can Be in the World, but Not of the World
How Believers Can Be in the World, but Not of the WorldWhen we read of the “world” in the New Testament, we are reading the Greek word cosmos. Cosmos most often refers to the...
Scriptural Principles for Planning – Part 3 of 3
Scriptural Principles for PlanningWhat sorts of plans should I be making? 1 Kings 5:5 “And, behold, I purpose to build an house unto the name of the LORD my God, as the LORD...
Scriptural Principles for Planning – Part 2 of 3
Scriptural Principles for PlanningDoesn’t planning ahead conflict with the idea of trusting God to lead? 1 Chronicles 28:19 “All this, said David, the LORD made me understand in...
Scriptural Principles for Planning – Part 1 of 3
Scriptural Principles for PlanningHomespun wisdom says, “If you fail to plan, you plan to fail.” Although you won’t find it put exactly that way in the Bible, you will find many...