Category: New
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The Risk of Forgiveness
Forgiveness is one of the most misunderstood subjects in the Bible. In this excerpt of his book Forgiveness, author Gary Inrig shares insights from Scripture to help those who are wrestling with the inability or unwillingness to forgive or to admit the need to be forgiven.
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Easter Explained: An 8-Day Guide to Celebrating Holy Week
1600 years ago Christians began calling the last days of Jesus’ life “Holy Week.” This eight-day reading plan will explain what happened on each of Jesus’ final days and why those events, while often tragic, are ultimately good news. Each day there will be a short reading from a psalm, one of the Old Testament…
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Understanding the Bible: The Gospels
The four New Testament books known as the Gospels give us a rich perspective into the life of Jesus. While each may focus on various spiritual themes or present different aspects of Jesus’s earthly life, each gospel should be respected and appreciated for its literary and historical integrity. Mark Strauss Introduction: What’s the best news you’ve…
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Guided by the Spirit : Pursuing God’s Holiness Every Day
And just exactly what does that mean? If I am filled with the Spirit, will I know it? These questions are asked by Christians who want to walk with God and please Him. Yet some are afraid they are missing out when they hear the stories of others who claim to have had a special…
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Pray First: The Power of Prayer in Evangelism
After our son had left home and set out on his own, he visited Mardi Gras in New Orleans with friends. He had been struggling with substance abuse, and my wife, Cari, and I worried about the trip and choices he might make. We prayed for him constantly. The first night he was there, our phone…
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Don’t Let Politics Steal Your Peace
Politics can make us anxious, angry, and worried, but it doesn’t have to. As followers of Christ, we are citizens of another Kingdom—a Kingdom of love, joy, hope, and peace. This devotional by Joël Malm will help you stay calm, cool, and collected in the middle of the storm of politics. Joël and Jonathan Malm
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Free From Anger
Anger is a human emotion that God doesn’t condemn. The Lord understands that it can happen. You are a human being, not a superhero! So, anger in itself is not a sin. However, the Bible encourages us to not hold on to it…“‘Be angry, and do not sin’. This plan will teach you what the…
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Return To Me
God is gracious. We can return to Him. When we experience conflict, tension, and relational struggles; run to God. For 7 Days this devotional will encourage you to find your way back to God. I know conflict is tough, but I would simply encourage you to walk with God and allow Him to walk with…
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How to Trade Anger for Patience
Most people think patience is passive. However, in my experience, patience is a choice that’s very active. It’s something you can work on! In this reading plan, writer Paul Marc Goulet shares about this topic and how you can take your time. Jesus.net
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I Forgive You, But…
Have you been hurt? Chances are, you probably have. But it’s not okay to stay hurt. Because that’s unforgiveness, and it’s like drinking poison and expecting the other guy to die – it’s eating your lunch. God doesn’t want you to hurt anymore! Forgiveness is the only way to cut the chain of hurt and bitterness…
