Government interference with religious matters is a recurring historical issue. While Christians should respect civil authorities, they must also stand firm in their faith, following Jesus’ example.
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The Other Side of Shame
Jesus knew shame, but He did not allow it to rule Him. Instead, He chose to suffer the shame because He could see past it.
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The Key to Peace
Notice that Jesus said, “For there is a necessity for the stumbling-blocks to come.”
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Jesus, the First Fruit
Today is Good Friday. If we have received Jesus, then today we celebrate the work Jesus accomplished through the cross – His death and burial. By these, we received forgiveness for our sins, reconciliation with God, and restoration to God’s original desire: we are children of God. Now we anticipate our rejoicing on Sunday, the […]
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One Way
As I read Mark 8:34 today, I remembered how painful it was for me to get rid of my old, worldly self. I found that it was a process and one that only the Holy Spirit could lead me in. In the beginning, and for many years I had a great battle for me. I […]