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Truth and Justice and Righteousness: Mandatory Christian Values

There are several prominent themes in Prophecy. One of those themes is the responsibility of God’s people to carry forth truth and justice and righteousness (Jeremiah 4:2). In our culture today, these words often take on meaning that is not consistent with the biblical text so we often struggle to understand them – and, in…
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July 3, 2024 0

Grace and Peace – Essentials for Right Now

Grace and peace are gifts from God that we are to share with everyone around us. But expressions of grace and peace are lacking from the church today. We live in a time of conflict and division. Factions are publicly attacking each other. Words from the pulpit and the pew are too frequently words of…
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June 25, 2024 0

How to Add the Essential Quality of Discernment

Discernment is defined by these words: the ability to perceive and understand things, especially those things that might seem hidden. Discernment takes concentration, patience and thought. We live in a world of snap judgments and overreactions. Personal conflicts, susceptibility to false teaching and misinformation and poor judgment are the fruit of a life that lacks…
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June 11, 2024 0

A Sign from Heaven

Do you need a sign from heaven? The idea of a sign from God to give us direction or make a decision is hardly an old one. The Bible gives us examples of signs – sometimes encouraging them, sometimes commanding them and sometimes forbidding them! What sense can we make of all that? In times…
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March 19, 2024 0