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Does the Bible Say ‘Jesus is God’ and Where are Those Bible Verses?
Years ago, a very indignant church member wrote to the Bishop of our area. “Jesus never said he was God,” she fumed, “and he...
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Why does God say marriage first? 10 life-giving reasons to wait for sex
“Wait until marriage to have sex?” Many might say things like this, “I’d lose my mind if I had to wait until marriage to...
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The Pentecost Story: Acts 1:8 You Will Receive Power When Holy Spirit Comes
What is the Pentecost story? When people speak of the Pentecost story, they are referring to a Bible story in the Book of Acts, chapter 2. After...
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Feeling Left Out at Church? Reimagining “Connections Ministry”
I have recently had some conversations about finding real community in the church. A few people have said to me that they feel lonely or unwanted in...
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What is Holiness in the Bible? Five Benefits of Seeking a Holy Life
Though I wrote about the topic of holiness very recently (see What is Holiness? How Does the Bible Define Authentic Holiness? Sept. 10, 2021), I...
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