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Encouraging, comforting, and urging you to live lives worthy of God, who calls you into his kingdom and glory. (1 Thess. 2:12 NIV)

Bible Study

This is the parent category for all of the short Bible study and devotional posts. Nested under it is a separate category for each book in the Bible.

Taking reasonable precautions

Taking Reasonable Precautions – Nehemiah 4:9

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Nehemiah teaches us that taking reasonable precautions to protect ourselves does not necessarily reflect a lack of trust in God.

The Parable of the Weeds

The Parable of the Weeds – Matthew 13:24-26

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Are you a child of the kingdom? If not, it is not too late to repent, take Jesus as your true Lord, and produce the fruit of righteousness.

Settling in Canaan or Sodom

Settling in Canaan or Sodom – Genesis 13:12

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Don’t make the tragic mistake Lot did. Turn your back on Sodom and settle down in Canaan, the land of promise.

Barnabas: Son of Encouragement

Barnabas: Son of Encouragement – Acts 11:25-26a

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Encourage fellow believers to remain faithful, to grow in their faith, and to find the place of service God has equipped them for.

The One Who Endures to the End

The One Who Endures to the End – Matthew 10:22

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What awaits us is beyond compare. So endure to the end, and experience the salvation that the Lord has prepared for us.

Putting Your Money Where Your Mouth Is

Putting Your Money Where Your Mouth Is – Ezra 8:22

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Ezra put his money where his mouth was, trusting in God instead of the king’s protection when returning to Jerusalem. And God protected them.

By Divine Appointment

By Divine Appointment – Acts 8:29-31

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If the Spirit nudges you to go into the desert and climb into someone’s chariot, be willing to go, accepting the opportunity to share Christ.

The Golden Rule

The Golden Rule – Matthew 7:12

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How do we fulfill the Golden Rule? By loving our neighbor as we do ourselves and treating them the way we want them to treat us.

Don’t Worry About Tomorrow

Don’t Worry About Tomorrow – Matthew 6:31-34

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Don't worry about today's needs or what tomorrow might bring. Trust God and live today as faithful members of his kingdom.

Rejoice When Insulted for Christ’s Sake

Rejoice When Insulted for Christ’s Sake – Matthew 5:11-12

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We should consider it an honor to be treated like Jesus and his apostles. Learn to rejoice when you are insulted for Christ's sake.

Following the Example of Jesus

Following the Example of Jesus – Matthew 4:23

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You might not be a dynamic speaker or able to heal the sick and cast out demons. But you can share the good news of the kingdom with others

Deflecting Credit to the Proper Source

Deflecting Credit to the Proper Source – Acts 3:12

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Seek to glorify God in all you do. Always be careful to point others to the one who alone is worthy of our praise and glory.