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As we think about living our lives with the end in mind, it is inevitable that we talk about the reality of hell. No, it is certainly not a fun topic, but because Scripture teaches that hell does exist and calls us to place our faith in Christ so that we do not have to experien...
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Let’s be honest, we all love getting gifts, don’t we? Whether it is for a special occasion or just because, receiving gifts is how many of us feel valued and loved. Sometimes the gifts we are given invite responsibility. For example, if your grandfather gifts you wi...
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When asked about the most important commandments, Jesus had two answers: Love God and love people. All other commandments fell under those two commandments. Last week, we talked about the first set of commandments, and this week, we are going to talk about the second: love peop...
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Time is short—this an inescapable truth. While we have made many advances in technology, modern medicine, transportation, and so much more, there is nothing we can do to prolong time. The truth is that this world is not our home, and ultimately, one day, we will take our ...
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As we go throughout our day, it is easy to live as if our time is unlimited. We put off important or hard things, thinking that we will do them tomorrow when in reality, we are not guaranteed tomorrow. In fact, Scripture teaches us that our time here on earth is not unlimited a...
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Think back for a moment to your high school lunchroom cafeteria. What was it like? Who did you eat lunch with regularly? Were different cafeteria tables unofficially designated for different groups of people like athletes, musicians, the drama guild, artists, and more? Those un...
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One of the most remarkable things about underdog stories is how the underdog perseveres even when all of the odds are up against them. These stories of grit, hard work, and talent are inspiring. To see anyone willing to face incredible odds and actually overcome them is moving....
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Of all the underdog stories we find in Scripture, perhaps the most remarkable is that of the early church. You see, before Jesus left the earth, He commissioned a small group of His followers to spread His message throughout the world. Incredibly, this small group of followers ...
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Sheep are not, by any means, exciting animals. Put in a room with other animals, they will never be the smartest or most popular in the room. Despite all of these things, sheep are the animals that are used to describe people throughout Scripture. We, like sheep, easily wander ...
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