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a light on my path

The Bible: A Light On My Path – Psalm 119:105

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As a headlamp illuminates my path in the dark of night, so the Bible is a light on my path through the spiritual darkness of this world.

Put off the old self

Put Off the Old Self – Ephesians 4:22-24

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Paul calls on us to do a complete makeover. To put off the old self that is corrupted. And to put on a new self. A self created by God to be holy.

The supremacy of Christ

Hebrews: The Supremacy of Christ (1:1-4)

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In the prologue to Hebrews the author identifies the supremacy of Christ over the prophets and angels as well as summarizing his Christology.

do not be afraid

Do Not Be Afraid or Discouraged – 2 Chronicles 32:7-8

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If you are a child of God, you do not need to be afraid of anything that may come your way. God is for you, you need not fear anything.

Be a doer of the word

Be Doers of the Word, Putting it into Practice – James 1:22-25

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When you read the Bible, how do you respond? James challenges us to be doers of the word, not merely hearers. To put it into practice.

dark night of the soul

Jesus’ Dark Night of the Soul

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The dark night of the soul. A time of anguish. How do you face it? Jesus faced it by turning to God and finding the strength to continue.

better is one day in your courts

Better Is One Day In Your Courts – Psalms 84:10

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Where is your favorite place? Join the psalmist in proclaiming to God, "better is one day in your courts than thousands elsewhere."

what do you think about

What Do You Think About? – Philippians 4:8

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What do you think about during your day? Think about godly things. Because those things that fill your mind will be reflected in your life.

introduction to Hebrews

Hebrews: An Introduction

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This article gives a brief introduction into the book of Hebrews. It is the first of a series of on this sermon from a pastor to his people.

A talking donkey

Out of the Mouth of a Talking Donkey – Numbers 22:28

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Does God need to use the mouth of a talking donkey to get your attention? Or are you willing to listen to what he says in his word or through other people?

promise of suffering

The Promise of Suffering – 2 Timothy 3:12

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Persecution is the common experience of all who would live godly lives in Christ. Don't be discouraged by this. Rejoice in your suffering.

Answer to the Problem of Evil

A Partial Answer to the Problem of Evil

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Why is there evil? Could it be that an answer to the problem of evil is at least in part to make us long for something better?