Inspired by Jude 1:3 to contend for the faith.
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The Word of God is like a seed, germinating in the good ground of our hearts. As hearers and doers of the Word, we will yield the fruit of the Spirit.Bởi Carissa Gray
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Many political and religious leaders recite patriotic slogans to stir Christians up, but they could not care less about Jesus or his kingdom. No matter how influential or jingoistic, if a leader does not lead people to Jesus Christ, he or she is not worth following.Bởi Carissa Gray
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The world has nothing of true value to offer. Despite popular sermons that tickle the ears of congregants, positive thoughts and good energy are not redemptive. The good news is that through Jesus Christ, there is forgiveness, justification, and everlasting life.Bởi Carissa Gray
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We were created to long for God. We cannot drown out the pain of unhealthy addictions and relationships. Trying to quench the soul naturally is like drinking cola for water. It is sweet going down but rough on the gut! We have been drawing from dry wells.Bởi Carissa Gray
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Counterfeit Christs and prophets will rise in the last days. Jesus said that even his elect would be deceived if possible. The enemy has had thousands of years to mint deception.Bởi Carissa Gray
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From Eden to Babel to modern times, humans continue to reject God’s sovereignty. Still today, rebels exalt their knowledge and technology above God.Bởi Carissa Gray
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“The kingdom of heaven is like unto a certain king, which made a marriage for his son ” (Matthew 22:2). We have been invited to God’s feast, but only under certain conditions.Bởi Carissa Gray
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While religious wolves and false prophets become dust in their graves, the Lord Jesus Christ is at the right hand of God. He rose in spectacular fashion. God finished what he started, even at a great cost, the death of his only son. Sometimes, we forget that we serve a living God.Bởi Carissa Gray
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Why do Christians take childrearing cues from pop psychology and social media? Parents allow school systems and celebrities to socialize their children for fear of being labeled over-protective. In other words, Christian parents throw their children into the world and expect a good outcome. We cannot blame the world for how our children turn out.…
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True friends love us for who we are—unfiltered and imperfect. They forgive us without grudges, share our sorrow, and rejoice in our achievements. Authentic friendships are rare, hard to cultivate, and often run deeper than familial relationships.Bởi Carissa Gray
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Spiritual X-Ray: Can These Dry Bones Live?
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Our relationship with God pierces right to the bone—the core of our being. Many Christians show no outward signs of disease but become symptomatic after years of neglecting spiritual health. God’s Word is sharp, cutting down to the bone and marrow of who we are. It diagnoses every spiritual condition and writes treatment plans on the tablets of our…
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The Goodness of the Lord: As Good as it Gets
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The Christian path is not for the faint of heart; the ravenous enemy stalks and prowls day and night. Indeed, the stronger the faith, the harder the chase. However, we do not have to wait until death to see the Lord's goodness. He is the God of the living.Bởi Carissa Gray
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Textbooks and technology can only take us so far. Chasing manmade theories to find truth leads to more theories. Going down rabbit holes to find truth leads to deeper rabbit holes. Man can educate himself, but what is creativity without meaning, technology without noble purpose, information without understanding, or education without a calling?…
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20/20: People Perish Without a Vision
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How many years did we waste in the world? How many years do we have left to dedicate to God? Without clear direction, how do we know which way to go? Sometimes, we cannot clearly see God’s plan. Apostle Paul described this type of uncertainty as looking through a glass darkly. We have limited sight distance now, but all mysteries will be revealed.…
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Sincere Milk: Growing in Christ or Still Nursing?
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How do we determine if we are growing in Christ? Will the Lord find us in the nursery or the soda shop? Has our relationship with the Lord developed over the years, or have we become stagnant? Brothers and sisters, we gauge our growth by God’s Word. Music by AudioCoffee(Denys Kyshchuk): https://www.audiocoffee.net/…
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Completion in Christ: Beyond Fulfillment
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Only the Lord can make us whole. Without him, we are dirty, leaky cups. Trying to fill the emptiness with fornication, social media, marijuana, or vain religion only widens the cracks in our vessels. On the other hand, Jesus fills those who hunger and thirst after righteousness. Music by AudioCoffee(Denys Kyshchuk): https://www.audiocoffee.net/…
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People serve false Christs they conjure in their minds to suit their generation. Americans have followed the Hippy Jesus, the Purpose-Driven Jesus, the Prosperity Jesus, and the Hipster Jesus. The new and inclusive Gen-Z Jesus does not require rebirth, conversion, or transformation. Do you follow the real Jesus? Music by AudioCoffee(Denys Kyshchuk)…
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Emmanuel: Scripture Fulfilled in Our Ears
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Isaiah prophesied that a son would be born of a virgin, and his name would be Emmanuel, meaning God with us. There is a difference between sensing God is present and knowing God is present. We need assurance that God is with us seven days a week. We need assurance that we have been born again through the blood of the cross and the power of Christ's…
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Hidden Treasures of the Heart: What Have We Stored?
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With experience, we become skilled at hiding stored-up bitterness, resentment, and unforgiveness. Our secrets are hidden, but God searches the heart. Music by AudioCoffee(Denys Kyshchuk): https://www.audiocoffee.net/Bởi Carissa Gray
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Manacled Minds: Setting the Captives Free
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Christians are becoming increasingly entangled with religious, political, and academic systems that shackle the mind. We live in a world of constructs that draw people away from Christ. Driven to save the world, many Christians try to solve spiritual problems with manmade solutions. Music by AudioCoffee(Denys Kyshchuk): https://www.audiocoffee.net/…
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Eternal Inheritance: Jesus is Our Benefactor
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We have done nothing to earn salvation or the Spirit. It was God’s will to sacrifice his only Son so that we could be redeemed. It was God's will to send the Holy Spirit to comfort us. And through his New Testament—the blood of the New Covenant—he washes away our sins. Many ignore his calls, but the Lord blesses believers with eternal life—by his S…
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Drop the Stones! Jesus Stuns the Hypocrites
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The problem with the Pharisees is that they dropped the stones but carried their stony hearts away with them. The Lord searches our hearts to see what we treasure. Through him, the light of truth exposes sin. No one is sinless, so how we receive the Word matters. Do we repent or walk away? Jesus warned his disciples to take heed how they hear. Musi…
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Many believers grow impatient and irritable with God, especially during trials. God promised never to leave or forsake us, but we often impatiently interfere with his plans, causing unnecessary suffering and delays. Actually, we think we are waiting for God, but he is waiting for us to trust him. Every promise God made is sure. Music by AudioCoffee…
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Hide-and-Seek: Wholeheartedly Searching for God
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Like Adam and Eve, we try to play hide-and-seek with God. Recall the couple was tempted to sin in the garden. Indeed, we all have been cast out of the garden, for all have sinned. We can try to hide, but God will find us. Every person will face him, now or later. The good news is that God sent his only Son not to condemn the world but to save it. M…
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Mysteries of the Kingdom: The Prince of Peace
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Once Jesus reveals the kingdom’s mysteries, we can understand his title as the Prince of Peace. God reigns over all creation as the supreme ruler, but we have violated his commandments. Thus, to save us from certain death, he sent his Son. Everything in history pivots around that moment in time. Jesus’s birth, death, and resurrection prove that the…
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The impossible is possible for believers. Jesus marveled at the centurion's great faith. Faithfulness pleases God, and, in return, he makes us whole. Music by AudioCoffee(Denys Kyshchuk): https://www.audiocoffee.net/Bởi Carissa Gray
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O Taste and See that the Lord is Good: Jesus Satisfies the Soul
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Gorging on what the world offers never satisfies. If we hunger and thirst after righteousness, he will fill us to overflowing. Music by AudioCoffee(Denys Kyshchuk): https://www.audiocoffee.net/Bởi Carissa Gray
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The Potter and the Clay: Remade for His Glory
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God is the potter, and we are the clay. He fashioned this world on his terms and created man in his image. Whether we like it or not, he has established the moral code and the path to redemption. Nevertheless, people continue to rebel against God’s order and question his motives. Music by AudioCoffee(Denys Kyshchuk): https://www.audiocoffee.net/…
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How to Recognize False Prophets: The Circus is in Town
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Satan is the ringmaster of this three-ring circus called contemporary worship, and his false prophets provide the entertainment. Masquerading as ministers of truth, they deceive many. Without discernment, even seasoned disciples could be drawn by the alluring spectacle. Believers must recognize the enemy and expose him! Music by AudioCoffee(Denys K…
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Holy Ghost Power: Creative, Regenerative, Redemptive
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The spiritual battle between good and evil is real. Indeed, the world beyond the senses is deeper, vaster, and more powerful than the physical world. Jesus Christ conquered death and the grave, thwarting Satan’s agenda. While the earthly battle ensues for human souls, the Lord has equipped his disciples with a superpower beyond anything movie produ…
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Jesus is particular about how disciples overcome temptation. Because our battles are not carnal, temptation tries our faith and develops our patience. Despite how long we suffer—despite how difficult a trial may be—Jesus has already overcome the world. We walk by faith and not by sight because our victory is eternal. Music by AudioCoffee(Denys Kysh…
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The disciples needed supernatural peace after Christ’s departure. Thankfully, he still blesses disciples with that same peace. Jesus bestows this gift through his shed blood, facilitating reconciliation between God and man. Music by AudioCoffee(Denys Kyshchuk): https://www.audiocoffee.net/Bởi Carissa Gray
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An All-Out Battle: God's Word is Settled in Heaven
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Jesus is victorious over sin, death, and the power of the enemy. Would he allow human beings to corrupt his Word? Impossible! His Word will never pass away. His Word is forever settled in heaven. Music by AudioCoffee(Denys Kyshchuk): https://www.audiocoffee.net/Bởi Carissa Gray
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Time for a Home Inspection - Building Faith on a Firm Foundation
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Over the years, however, a house built on a bad foundation will show signs. Is our faith built upon a firm foundation? Music by AudioCoffee(Denys Kyshchuk): https://www.audiocoffee.net/Bởi Carissa Gray
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We do not put much value in the words “I promise” anymore, do we? We use those words loosely: I promise you this. I promise you that. We have broken so many promises that we lose faith in one another. Be of good cheer; God keeps his promises. Royalty-free music credit: "Calm Background for Video" by Ivy Music…
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New Baggage, New Year - New Destinations in Christ
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Ready or not, the new year is upon us! Check your bags. What are we lugging into 2024? Have we packed old habits and low expectations? What is our destination, and what will we do differently? Music by AudioCoffee(Denys Kyshchuk): https://www.audiocoffee.net/Bởi Carissa Gray
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Christians must be prepared for hard trials that come sharply and unexpectedly. We must be ready to endure through sickness, loss, and death. We must strive to please God with our faith, even in these times. Royalty-free music credit: "Lost Sea" by Magnetic TrailerBởi Carissa Gray
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