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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

Are You Honest?

Your first instinct is to say, “Yes, I am honest.” But we tend to be flawed and often are less than honest with ourselves. We easily justify our bad behavior and are pretty easy on ourselves. This is bad for spiritual growth. A few weeks ago, I began a series of blog posts that will…
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July 20, 2020 1

A Surprise Enemy Is Ruining Your Spiritual Growth

Are you in a rut with your spiritual growth? There is a hidden enemy that may be keeping you from moving ahead. That enemy is distraction. Distractions are those things that keep you from the great things God desires for you. And not all distractions are sin! We can easily identify the sins that hurt…
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July 13, 2020 0