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sharing your opinion

When Sharing Your Opinion, Don’t Be a Fool – Proverbs 18:2

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We all know people who delight in sharing their opinions. And who are not interested in what anyone else has to say. Solomon calls that person a fool.

Two responses to temptation

Two Responses to Satan’s Temptation – Matthew 4:10

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Both Eve and Jesus experienced the temptation of Satan. Eve succumbed and fell into sin and death. Jesus resisted and brought new life to all who believe.

foolishness of the cross

Why Was Jesus Crucified? The Foolishness of the Cross

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Jesus was crucified as a ransom and penalty for our sin. But God also chose to use the foolishness of the cross to save those who believe.

the beginning of knowledge

The Beginning of Knowledge – Proverbs 1:7

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While the fear of the Lord includes an element of fear, it is also reverence for him. And that reverence and respect is the beginning of real knowledge.

Love Abounding In Knowledge – Philippians 1:9-11

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Is your love abounding in knowledge that would give you insight into discerning God's will for your day-to-day life? That is Paul's prayer.

Gifted by God

Bezalel: Gifted by God – Exodus 35:30-33

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Every believer has been gifted by God to serve in his kingdom. They might seem spiritual in nature. But they could also be physical talents.

God's indescribably gift of grace.

God’s Indescribable Gift of Grace – 2 Corinthians 9:15

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It is impossible to fully describe God's gift of grace. It is indescribable, reaching into every part of our lives. From beginning to end.

reconciliation and forgiveness

Reconciliation and Forgiveness in the Bible

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Reconciliation and forgiveness can be challenging for most of us. So what instruction does the Bible give us concerning these two things.

Jacob and Leah

Jacob and Leah: A Happy Ending – Genesis 49:31

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The marriage of Jacob and Leah is not likely one that you would see as being happy. Yet in the end, faithful Leah had victory over Rachel.

A divided church

A Church Divided Over Its Leaders – 1 Corinthians 1:10-12

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It is sad and unfortunate when the church is divided. Especially when the division is over allegiance to individuals rather than to Jesus.

Who is drawn by the Father?

Who Is Drawn by the Father in John 6?

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Do all that are drawn by the Father actually come to the Son? Or does the Father drawn some who resist his drawing and reject the Son?

slow of speech

I Am Slow of Speech and Tongue – Exodus 4:10

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I can identify with Moses' excuse that he was slow of speech. But God can equip me to do whatever he calls on me to do. Including speak.