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The most important thing you can do to prepare yourself for Christ’s return is to get to know him as much as possible.
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What Does God Value?
God doesn’t need anything you have to offer him, but he does invite you to walk in loving relationship with him. So make that your aim today. Less doing to prove your worth to others and more loving as one who has been and remains deeply loved.
How Do I Gain the Right Perspective?
Job’s story teaches us that it’s easy to lose all perspective, especially when we’re in pain. It’s especially difficult when those we love seem to be siding against us. Life just keeps getting harder and harder, and God keeps getting farther and farther away.
Should Christians Be Thankful for God’s Judgment?
Because God is the grand judge, this does two things for you. First, it releases you from the need to judge others. Second, it gives you total confidence when those you love enter eternity without any evidence of accepting Christ.
How Should I Deal with Prophecy in Revelation?
Yes, you should debate. Yes, you should discuss. But never lose sight of the main point of the Book of Revelation. It’s to elevate Jesus and show that he is the worthy champion who has and will overcome.
Three Realities That Can Make Even the Worst Christmas Great
Don't let the bustle of the holidays cause you to lose sight of what's most important, and don't let the pain of past memories ruin the hope you have in Christ.
You Serve a Worthy Champion
Are you tempted to throw up your hands when you read the Book of Revelation? To many everyday Christians, Revelation feels overwhelming, confusing, and like a work of fiction.
What Should I Do If I’m Feeling Complacent?
If you feel the pressure of life and the weight of following Christ, soak your mind in John’s words in Revelation. Guard against complacency and resolve to stand firm.
God’s Character Never Changes
God’s people can always trust that he is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger, and great in faithful love. Regardless of how undeserving we feel, God's love and compassion are steadfast. He meets us where we are, not with condemnation but with kindness.
Are You Angry with God?
Do you ever get angry with God when he doesn’t act as you’d like? This is the story of Job 29-37.
Be a Builder, Not a Destroyer
In a spiritual sense, Christians fall into one of two categories—builders and destroyers. Those who lift others up and those who tear others down. This is a point made in the short Book of Jude.
Keep Walking in Truth
Do you ever grow tired of walking in truth? 2 John and 3 John are personal letters written by “the elder,” traditionally identified as the Apostle John.
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How Do I Tell If Someone Is Genuine or a Phony?
Phony Christians are everywhere. So be discerning today in who you choose to follow. And only follow them so far as they follow Christ.
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How Do I Know If I Love God?
We’re not shooting for flawless perfection because that is unattainable. We are shooting for consistent, humble obedience and full dependence upon God. These are the marks of someone who loves God.
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How Do I Be Holy?
Is it even possible to be holy? Don't I have to wait until Heaven? The Apostle Peter helps answer these questions.
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What Does God Expect of Me?
1 John was possibly written around 90-95 A.D. and is commonly referred to as a general epistle because no specific audience is mentioned in any of these three letters. It’s likely that John, one of the twelve disciples and known as the beloved apostle, is the author.
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Do You View God As Your Teacher?
How do you learn to do God’s will? David teaches us in Psalm 143 that our greatest teacher is God.
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Why Can’t I Sense God Like I Used To?
Do you feel like you no longer hear from God? Such was Job’s experience over and over again.
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God’s Time Is Perfect
The main point of 2 Peter is to encourage believers to grow in their faith and knowledge of Jesus Christ while standing firm against false teachers and anticipating the promised return of Christ.
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Your Greatest Testimony Will Likely Come From Your Greatest Suffering
Are you suffering today? This was a reality those in the early church knew well.
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Is It Possible to Be Holy?
Is Christlikeness even possible, or is it a mythical pursuit? Like James, one of the primary purposes of 1 Peter was to encourage believers to remain steadfast in their faith while enduring persecution.
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Are You Tired of Waiting for Jesus to Come Back?
Do you ever get tired of life and just wish Christ would return today? As James brings his letter to a close, he says in James 5:7-8...
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Your Words Matter...Especially If You're a Leader
Are you careful about what you say? Even if you are, here are some thoughts to consider.
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Be Careful How You Speak About Others
Do you ever pause and think how much power your words have on others? In James 3, James singles out those who teach.