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Ever heard about this verse? Jesus is talking to his buddies and says something extraordinary: "I am the vine, and you are the branches. If you stick with me, you will do great things. But without me, not so much." Got it? There is more to it than meets the...
I don’t have a favorite book of the Bible or a favorite verse. I do, however, have a favorite chapter and, while I am generally drawn to the gospel of Luke, my favorite chapter in all the Bible is John 9. John 9 is where we find the events surrounding the healing of the man…
Alean and I are on the road this week, traveling to spend holidays with family. This week’s blog posting comes to you from Kansas. There is an obscure verse in Revelation 2 that I’ve always read past because it strikes me as such a bizarre statement. Vacation time grants us the privilege (or is it…
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Inside the Bible, the Gospel of John is a unique and helpful thread that connects Jesus' life and lessons profoundly and uniquely. There are many mysteries and revelations in the Gospel of John about the life and wisdom of Jesus. This article takes you on a trip through those pages.Even...
Take a moment today and thank the mom in your life. Here are a few notable Bible verses that honor mom that will hopefully help you realize just how important she is to you and your family:
May the following 20 New Testament verses not only inspire you in your daily walk but also provide fuel for your faith each and every day. May God be glorified through the outpouring of His Spirit.
Revive Our Hearts
The bloody Savior who called out for something to drink took your thirst upon Himself and offers true rest in return.
The church is no retail outlet. But we can learn from one such outlet and return to our “core business.” The cross. Let’s make the main thing the main thing!
The essence of Christianity is loving your neighbor. Suburbia needs loving neighbors reaching out in quiet ways just as much as the poor need help in Calcutta or the lost need help in Afghanistan. The daily grind of being a faithful witness for Jesus occurs all over the world, in jungles, mountain villages, cities, farming communities, and suburban plats.
Known as the play where Cirque du Soleil meets the Passion, The Thorn tells the transformative story of Christ’s life, crucifixion, and resurrection through the lens of aerial acts, movement arts, and modern dance.
Across cultures and religions, people pray. How is Christian prayer different? The question helps us clarify our faith.
Instead of assuming God wants us healthy, we need to realize that He may accomplish higher purposes through our sickness rather than our health.
This last week I got to speak to a MOPS group about anxiety, and the impossible standards or expectations we so often place on ourselves that result in this anxiety and overwhelm. I thought it might be helpful to share some of this here on a blog post as well, as I know it isn’t just moms who strugg
Of all truths in the universe, the most important is the truth of who Jesus is. After all, Truth is not merely an impersonal moral standard. It is a living Person who loved us so much He bears on His hands eternal scars because He rescued us.
Waiting on God is not easy for most people. It is very important that we learn to wait on God. For His guidance and wisdom, or His help, or His deliverance…
This post was first published in December, 2018. —ed. The gospel of John doesn’t attract much attention during the Christmas season. Instead, we are usually drawn to the birth narratives found in the accounts of Luke and Matthew. However, John captures the essence of Christmas beautifully in the opening prologue to his gospel account: “The
Why read the Bible daily ? Why spend time with God daily ? God desires you to have close fellowship with Him. And to give you full abundant & meaningful life.
Opening in nearly 2,100 theaters nationwide over the weekend, Episodes 1 and 2 from Season 3 of The Chosen far exceeded early projections, bringing in a whopping $8.75 million in its first three days of release. The video series from Angel Studios was originally scheduled to have a limited five day run in theaters, but due to its robust opening weekend has been extended through December 1st.
Angel Studios–the platform empowering creators to crowdfund, create, and then distribute films and TV series globally with full creative control and backed by thousands of Angel investors–is proud to announce that’s it’s signature series, The Chosen: Season 3–with a $3.7 million Friday gross–is on pace tohave an historic weekend at the box office.
Food enriched every aspect of our lives. The connection between breaking bread and building bonds fosters belonging within family.