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Blessed Are Those Who Mourn

When we think of mourning, we often equate it with grief. The two are definitely related. We mourn because we have suffered loss. In life, we will continue to experience periods of loss and the grief that goes with it. When Jesus talked about the blessing for those who mourn, he may have had more…
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November 2, 2024 0

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

How to Adjust to the New Normal

What’s your new normal? We are living in unprecedented uncertainty. The new normal is wildly different depending on where you live and what you are allowed to do. Some people are working harder than ever and have no financial worries. Others wonder where their next meal is coming from. Some are greatly fearful for their…
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April 27, 2020 0

A Spiritual Check-up To Help You To Thrive

Spiritual Check-up time! Now that most of us have a little extra time on our hands, why not take the time to see where we stand spiritually. It is good to know where we stand. There are several scriptures we could use to help us with this, but we will use Ephesians 1:15-23. This is…
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