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The Danger of Popular Culture

Popular culture is dangerous for the follower of Jesus! To understand this audacious statement, we must first understand the culture in which we live. Popular culture A culture of success We value recognition, promotion and prosperity. These things drive much of what we experience day by day. To fail in one of these areas is…
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February 13, 2024 0

The Supremacy of Love

The supremacy of love is absolutely clear as you read the pages of the Bible.  The apostle Paul confronted the church in Corinth with a message of order and the nature and application of spiritual gifts. In 1 Corinthians 12, he discussed spiritual gifts and how they work in the church. The chapter concludes with…
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January 30, 2024 1

Do You Have a Guardian Angel?

It is popular to fall back on the thought that we each have a guardian angel looking over us to protect and help us. But is that biblical or just a comforting tradition? Angels in the Bible As always, we should first look at the Bible to help us discern the role of angels and…
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January 23, 2024 0

Why We Need the Gospel of Peace More Than Ever

The gospel of peace is essential if we are to maintain a powerful and positive witness for Jesus in our world. 2024 will see elections held in over 60 countries. Politics is becoming hyper-partisan and more divisive; rhetoric in campaigning, advertising and reporting more incendiary and people are increasingly emotionally invested in their own political…
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January 16, 2024 1