I once preached a sermon that listed 27 benefits of reading the Bible! So why should we read the Bible? What do we gain from it? In order to gain anything from reading the Bible, we must be consistent and comprehensive in our approach. While you can probably think of some benefits, here are ten…
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What do you get out of belonging to the church? I am talking about the church in the proper sense, that is, the body of Christ as expressed in a local body of believers. What should that look like for each individual? While there is no such thing as an ideal church, every church that…
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What in the world is a spiritual gardener? There are allusions to nature throughout scripture. In an oft quoted passage in Galatians, we read of the fruit of the Spirit. But that is not the most important thing in that passage. I live in a part of the world where I am surrounded by orchards…
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Is wisdom a descriptor of your life? Asking God for wisdom is consistent with his will. And since we all want to be wise, we should all ask God for it. If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him. James…
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