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4 Powerful Life Lessons from 1 John (and more)

The writings of John take on a different viewpoint than those we have examined from other New Testament writings, including those of Paul. That is not to say that there are contradictions but that these writings complement what we have already studied. 1 John has great lessons for us to grow on. Let’s dive in!…
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October 21, 2022 0

How To Let Your Light Shine

Jesus is the light of the world. His light dispels darkness and brings life, but that’s not the end of the story. He told his disciples – which includes us:  “You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do people light a lamp and put it…
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October 13, 2022 1

3 Powerful Life Lessons from 2 Peter

We have almost made it through the Bible with lessons from every book! 2 Peter has more lessons for us to grow spiritually, to thrive as followers of Jesus. A Ladder of Spiritual Growth When a formula or process for spiritual growth is recorded in scripture, it is so helpful for us to spend hours…
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October 6, 2022 0

Three Barriers to Effective Prayer

We all want our prayers to make a difference! What gets in the way of our prayer being effective? God answers all prayer. Sometimes he says yes, sometimes no, sometimes wait and sometimes he is silent. Effective prayer is prayer that makes a difference. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective. James…
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September 29, 2022 0