Luke 1:26-56 “And the Virgin’s name was Mary…” Such a simple name. A common name. A common name, for an ordinary girl, living her life in an insignificant part of the world, completely unaware of the extraordinary request of an Angel on behalf of God, that would be made of her. Little did she know what her response would give her in the years to come. Little did she know what it would cost ...
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Words, either in the privacy of the mind or spoken aloud, are powerful. Written across the pages of history are phrases uttered at crucial moments that turned the course of world events.
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It’s no secret I’m a sports fan, but I hardly know what to make of the “extreme” sports that are so popular. Take BASE jumping, for example, in which athletes jump from dangerous locations wearing parachutes designed to deploy in tight spots. The word BASE stands for Buildings, Antennae, Spans (bridges), and Earth (cliffs).
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No soldier in active service entangles himself in the affairs of everyday life, so that he may please the one who enlisted him as a soldier.–2 Timothy 2:4
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In this article, Chip Ingram reminds us how God feels about us when we’re at rock bottom, and points out the beautiful truths in each of God’s redemption stories, including ours.
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Why do Christians worship on Sundays? The answer goes deeper than mere custom or convention. Indeed, it goes to the very heart of our faith.
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On a blustery September day in Wentzville, Missouri, Steve Gregg delivered a lecture to an audience in an outdoor pavilion. His topic was, "Being a Disciple in the Kingdom Of God."
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Imagine if God came to you and said, “I will give you whatever you want. Just ask for it.” What would you pray for? That actually happened to King Solomon. God appeared to him one night in a dream and said, “What do you want? Ask, and I will give it to you!” (1 Kings 3:5 NLT).
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