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Write God’s Word on the Tablet of Your Heart

What is the tablet of your heart? Why is it important to know? Where do we start? Let not steadfast love and faithfulness forsake you;       bind them around your neck;       write them on the tablet of your heart. So you will find favor and good success       in the sight of God and…
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February 9, 2023 2

10 Benefits to Reading the Bible

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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February 2, 2023 0

6 Benefits to Belonging to the Church

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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January 26, 2023 0

How to be a Spiritual Gardener

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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January 19, 2023 0