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This week, we are celebrating the beginning of a new year. During this time of the year, many people consider how they would like their lives to change in the upcoming year. Some make a resolution to lose weight. Others decide to save more money in the next year. Some determine...
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There are few things more comforting when you are going through a difficult time than to hear the words, "I am with you." So much comfort can be found in the fact that you are not alone when life is hard. This week, we are looking at a name for Jesus found in Scripture that rem...
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Among all of the different names for God found in Scripture, one of His most special, intimate names is "Abba." This is a term of endearment for a father, most similar to our word "daddy." Scripture reveals that when we place our faith in Him, we become God's sons and daughters...
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In continuation of our study on the names of God, today, we are talking about a name for Jesus found in Scripture: Christ. We will see the significance of His name. Additionally, we will see that now that Christ has returned to heaven, we are His representatives on earth who ge...
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This week, we are talking about one specific name for God that is found in Scripture: God of Angel Armies. The study of angels throughout Scripture is fascinating. Angels were created by God, and they were created with a specific purpose. They worship God and serve Him in a num...
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Pride is such a sneaky sin. It is so easy to recognize in other people, but quite difficult to see in ourselves. It can blind us in such a way that we are unaware of it. Today, we are going to take our blinders off and face our pride. We will learn from the life Nebuchadnezzar ...
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When we begin to feel disappointed with our lives, sensing a gap between where we are and where we want to be, we must remember our purpose. You are not an accident. God created you to live a life of meaning. Our purpose is not to simply exist and live for our own pleasures. He...
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Expectations can get the best of us when they are not realistic. This goes for marriage, our working relationships, and even how we raise our children. When we started following Jesus, we had certain expectations, hopes, and dreams of how our lives with Him would turn out. When...
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In their 1987 album, Irish rock band U2 released a song entitled "I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For." Many people today can relate to those words. We were all created with a desire for fulfillment, purpose, and belonging. In fact, we are thirsty for these things. In th...
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