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Christian Living
These blogs are short Scriptural teachings and are othen devotional in nature.
Stepping into the Light
“To you has been given the secret of the kingdom of God, but for those outside everything is in parables.” (Mark 4:12) God is light and He intends for His people to walk in the light. I have talked to Christians who seem to think that God delights in keeping them in the dark. In
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Tips for Reading the Gospel of Mark
The Gospel of Mark is the second book listed in the New Testament, coming right after Matthew. It is commonly accepted by scholars, however, that Mark was the first gospel written. Both Matthew and Luke rely heavily on Mark for their own books. The Gospel of Mark is clearly a primary source for Matthew and
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What Does the New Testament Say About Miracles?
The Christian Bible, or The New Testament is divided into several sections. The first four books are the Gospels and they contain the story of Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection. After the Gospels comes the Acts of the Apostles. It contains the exciting history of the first thirty years of the Church. Next comes various
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Is the New Testament Complete?
Is the New Testament complete? Are there missing passages or books? This post will focus on a few issues in the New Testament that have created questions among scholars over the centuries. Since the Gospels come first in the New Testament, it might be good to ask whether or not there were other credible gospel
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The Essence of the Christian Life
This question has brought forth a lot of different answers over the centuries. The liberal scholar of the 19th century might say that, “Love your neighbor,” is the essence of the Christian life. A more conservative Christian might say that, “Loving God,” is the essence of the Christian life. A religious teacher approached Jesus towards
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How to Understand the Bible Better
As a pastor and Bible teacher, one of the questions that I get a lot is, “How can I understand the Bible better?” Another one is, “How can I be more consistent in my Bible reading?” Here are four tips that can make God’s Word come alive for you: 1. Get a good modern translation.
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Blurry or HD?
“Moses was 120 years old when he died, yet his eyesight was clear, and he was as strong as ever.” Several years ago, I noticed that the print of everything I tried to read was getting smaller. I was squinting and moving the book in or out as I tried to read. For almost a
My Favorite Place
“For your people love every stone in her walls and show favor even to the dust in her streets.” (Psalms 102: 14) We all have places that we love. Some people love the beach. For those folks, playing in the waves, laying on the warm sand, or taking a barefoot evening stroll with a loved
What Does the Holy Spirit Really Do?
As Jesus was preparing to leave His disciples behind, He spoke to them about the Holy Spirit. “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” (Acts 1:8) In Luke 24:49,
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