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Robert Frost ends his well-known poem “The Road Not Taken” with these words, “Two roads diverged in a wood, and I—I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference.” The poem is excellent, but something has always bothered me ab...
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We do many things to protect ourselves from thieves, right? We install security systems; we use locks; we utilize alarms when necessary. We do all of these things to protect what is valuable to us. All of these precautions are necessary and right to take, but did you know that ...
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Whether we acknowledge it or not, we all struggle with fear. With the uncertainties that this world brings, the tragedies that each one of us faces in life, and the disappointments that will inevitably come our way, if we are not careful, we can become bombarded with fear in su...
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When is the last time you were watching your favorite game? Were you watching the game in person, or were you watching from the television? Did your team win? Were you still a fan of your team regardless of the outcome? My guess is that you remained a fan, win or lose, because ...
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This week we celebrated Easter, the day that changed everything. Jesus conquered sin and death! We have the hope of eternal life if we place our faith in Him. While we set aside a day every year to celebrate Easter, Jesus' death and resurrection are something that we should cel...
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This world is full of pain, heartbreak, and sorrow. As long as we are living on this earth, we will always experience these things. The good news is that we have the hope of Heaven. As followers of Christ, this world is not our own, and we have eternal life with Christ in Heave...
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As we think about living our lives with the end in mind, it is inevitable that we talk about the reality of hell. No, it is certainly not a fun topic, but because Scripture teaches that hell does exist and calls us to place our faith in Christ so that we do not have to experien...
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Let’s be honest, we all love getting gifts, don’t we? Whether it is for a special occasion or just because, receiving gifts is how many of us feel valued and loved. Sometimes the gifts we are given invite responsibility. For example, if your grandfather gifts you wi...
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When asked about the most important commandments, Jesus had two answers: Love God and love people. All other commandments fell under those two commandments. Last week, we talked about the first set of commandments, and this week, we are going to talk about the second: love peop...
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Time is short—this an inescapable truth. While we have made many advances in technology, modern medicine, transportation, and so much more, there is nothing we can do to prolong time. The truth is that this world is not our home, and ultimately, one day, we will take our ...
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