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Jesus Christ: Truly God, Truly Man
The Bible and Christian tradition affirms that Jesus was both fully God and fully human. But many heresies over the years have distorted and misrepresented the person of Christ. From Beautiful Christian Life……….. https://www.beautifulchristianlife.com/blog/jesus-christ-truly-god-truly-man
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How to Raise Your Son into a Godly Man
This is a really nice collection of tips and exhortations of how to raise a son to become a godly and mature man. From Crosswalk.com……….. https://www.crosswalk.com/family/parenting/how-to-help-your-son-become-a-man.html
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How to be Motivated When You Don’t Want to Read Your Bible
This is an encouraging article that addresses the all-too-common struggle to maintain consistency and motivation in our Bible reading and study. From Crosswalk.com……….. https://www.crosswalk.com/faith/bible-study/when-you-dont-want-to-read-your-bible.html?utm_medium=fbpage&utm_source=Facebook&utm_campaign=theocwgroup
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Praying the Names of God – – – Bright Morning Star
Some nice insights here from author Ann Spangler……….. https://www.crosswalk.com/devotionals/prayingnamesgod/praying-the-names-of-god-march-21.html
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4 Instances of God’s Help Through Deep Waters
There are several incidents in the Bible of God delivering His people through actual deep waters. And if He did that before, God can and will do so for you! From Crosswalk.com…………… https://www.crosswalk.com/faith/bible-study/instances-of-gods-help-through-deep-waters.html?utm_medium=fbpage&utm_source=Facebook&utm_campaign=theocwgroup
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Disappointment with God — When God Doesn’t Do What You Expect
This is a helpful article for those times when God doesn’t act in the way we wish. Using the story of Elijah and the prophets of Baal in 1 Kings, shows how we might all be tempted to despair when God doesn’t come through for us. From Logos.com……….. https://www.logos.com/grow/hall-disappointment-with-god/?utm_campaign=blog-logos&utm_content=Facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_source=Facebook
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When God Unfolds His Will in Pieces
This is a really excellent article from writer Tim Challies. Whereas God gave Moses very specific instructions for building the tabernacle, and He gave to David a blueprint for the temple in Jerusalem, we might wish God would display His plans to us beforehand. But God does operate like this with us………. https://www.challies.com/articles/when-god-unfolds-his-will-in-pieces/
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The Arrival of God’s Kingdom
This article does a nice job of explaining what God’s kingdom is, as well as it is “already and not yet.” From Beautiful Christian Life………….. https://www.beautifulchristianlife.com/blog/the-arrival-of-gods-kingdom
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How to Have a Holy Argument
Whether it be at home, at work, or at church, everyone experiences conflicts and disagreements are bound to occur. As believers, we should deal with others in a constructive and kind manner. From Logos.com…………….. https://www.logos.com/grow/nook-holy-argument-christian-disagreement/?utm_campaign=blog-logos&utm_content=Facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_source=Facebook
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God’s Grace Meets Us in our Regrets
This is a very helpful and encouraging article about living in regret of decisions made or not made. The hope is that God is sovereign and able to use our life decisions — good or bad — for His intended purposes for us. From the Institute for Biblical Counseling and Discipleship……….. https://ibcd.org/grace-meets-our-regrets/?fbclid=PAAaY0jE-B7tpXteUVnqenEwEKpjATblLIyM7iEJXsst33-CbVevgGeWSBpHI
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10 Truths About God’s Word From Nehemiah 8
God cares about His Word, and for that we should be grateful! From Knowable Word……………… https://www.knowableword.com/2023/02/13/10-truths-about-gods-word-from-nehemiah-8/
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Does God Give Us Grace for Tomorrow?
I tend to be an anxious person who sometimes thinks too much about the “what-ifs” of life. This article reminds us that God provides for us, even in our fears. From Looking to the Harvest…………… https://lookingtotheharvest.com/15-feet-ahead/
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Practicing Solitude and Silence — Dallas Willard
Practicing Solitude and Silence To put off the old person and put on the new we need only follow Jesus into the activities that he engaged in to nurture his own life in relation to the Father. Of course, his calling and mission were out of all proportion to ours, and he never had our…
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When Colleagues Think Your Faith Is a Joke
This is a really great article for anyone that works in a secular environment (which is just about all of us). From The Gospel Coalition……… https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/colleagues-think-faith-joke/
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What Does it Mean to Have True Joy?
One thing that the Bible teaches is that only believers can experience true joy. From Crosswalk.com………… https://www.crosswalk.com/faith/spiritual-life/what-does-it-mean-to-have-true-joy.html
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How to Find the Parts of a Bible Passage
To get at the intents of the author of a Bible passage, it is most helpful to understand some of the basic literary structure of the passage. Helpful info from Knowable Word……….. https://www.knowableword.com/2023/01/20/how-to-find-the-parts-of-a-passage/
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Romans 8:28 and Suffering
A very worthwhile article on how God works in and through our suffering. I especially love his illustration about making a cake! From Randy Alcorn and Eternal Perspectives Ministries……….. https://www.epm.org/resources/2010/Mar/21/romans-828-what-does-it-really-mean/
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Why Our Subjective Feelings Need God’s Objective Truth
In this article, author Randy Alcorn discusses the problems that believers run into when they assume their subjective feelings and emotions are fact. From Eternal Perspectives Ministries…………. https://www.patheos.com/blogs/randyalcorn/2023/01/subjective-feelings-need-truth/
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“I Believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of Heaven and Earth” — The Apostles’ Creed, Article of Faith 1
In this first article in a series on the Apostles Creed, we look at the first Person in the Trinity, God the Father. From Beautiful Christian Life……….. https://www.beautifulchristianlife.com/blog/i-believe-in-god-the-father-almighty-maker-of-heaven-and-earth-apostles-creed
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What Does the Bible Say about Overthinking?
I tend to do this a lot and it is never really helpful! From Crosswalk.com…………… https://www.crosswalk.com/faith/bible-study/what-does-the-bible-say-about-overthinking.html
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The Art of Observing What’s Not Said in a Bible Passage
Very interesting! From Knowable Word…………. https://www.knowableword.com/2023/01/13/the-art-of-observing-whats-not-said/
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What Are Some Practical Ways to Handle Stress?
Stress can be quite debilitating but by exercising some tactics and different mindsets, it can be managed. From Crosswalk.com………… https://www.crosswalk.com/church/pastors-or-leadership/ask-roger/what-are-some-practical-ways-to-handle-stress.html
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Encouragement for Battling Spiritual Depression
I see spiritual depression as a sadness and anxiety over one’s perceived lack of spiritual growth. But this article explains how we can overcome these feelings through a proper view of Christ’s work on the cross and how it is applied to our lives. From Beautiful Christian Life………….. https://www.beautifulchristianlife.com/blog/encouragement-for-battling-spiritual-depression
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God’s Grace: More than Amazing
Author Randy Alcorn invites us to be astonished at God’s grace for us. From Eternal Perspectives Ministries……….. https://www.epm.org/blog/2023/Jan/4/grace-more-amazing
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10 Facts about Miracles That Will Build Your Faith
This article is written by scholar and pastor Sam Storms, one of my favorite authors. Here, he talks about our miracle-making Savior and how God is still in the business of working miracles in people’s lives. From Crosswalk.com……….. https://www.crosswalk.com/slideshows/10-facts-about-miracles-that-will-build-your-faith.html
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When Praying Hurts: How to Go to God in Suffering
The author of this article has come up with a neat acronym to form her prayers when she is suffering. From Desiring God………. https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/when-praying-hurts
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10 People in the Bible Who Were Both Humble and Courageous
Here is a big takeaway for me from this article: While I might not be able to always will myself to be courageous, yet I can always determine to be humble before God and people. Then, I might also experience courage from God. From Beautiful Christian Life……….. https://www.beautifulchristianlife.com/blog/10-people-in-the-bible-who-were-both-humble-and-courageous
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3 Things You Need to Know about God’s Love for You
I have struggled in the past with believing that God actually cared for me personally, rather than just in general genetic fashion. But if God calls all of the hundreds of billions of stars by name, then He can certainly know and love me directly and personally! From Beautiful Christian Life………. https://www.beautifulchristianlife.com/blog/3-things-you-need-to-know-about-gods-love-for-you
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Follow Jesus’s Manual for Living — Dallas Willard
Follow Jesus’ Manual Jesus told us explicitly what to do. We have a manual, just like the car owner. He told us, as disciples, to make disciples. Not converts to Christianity, nor to some particular “faith and practice.” He did not tell us to arrange for people to “get in” or “make the cut” after…
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Blessed Are the Peacemakers – – – Matthew 5:9 Meaning Explained
In this contentious world that is full of anger and strife, let’s all commit to being peacemakers in 2023! From BibleStudyTools.com………. https://www.biblestudytools.com/bible-study/topical-studies/how-can-christians-be-the-blessed-peacemakers.html
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10 Old Testament Books Never Quoted in the New Testament
A brief but quite interesting article. From Knowable Word…….. https://www.knowableword.com/2013/03/27/11-old-testament-books-never-quoted-in-the-new-testament/
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The Best and Second Best Reasons to Study Theology
Something that the Holy Spirit has been teaching me lately is that there is a very important difference between studying theology to know more about God, and to know God better. This article sums this idea up nicely. From Life Over Coffee……….. https://lifeovercoffee.com/the-best-and-second-best-reasons-to-study-theology/
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Psalm 131: A New Orientation
This article delves into what our position before God is, and also counters the world’s attitudes that we should be self-sufficient and completely independent from others. From PlaceforTruth.org………. https://www.placefortruth.org/blog/psalm-131-a-new-orientation
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3 Things You Need to Know about God’s Love for You
God is not going to let us into Heaven reluctantly, and He loves it when we pray. From Beautiful Christian Life………. https://www.beautifulchristianlife.com/blog/3-things-you-need-to-know-about-gods-love-for-you
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Know Your Literary Devices for Better Bible Study
There have been some very interesting articles on the Knowable Word site recently regarding using a knowledge of grammar and literary devices to better understand what the biblical authors have written. This one provides an overview of literary devices. From Knowable Word………. https://www.knowableword.com/2022/12/16/know-your-literary-devices/
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What Are the Most Accurate Bible Translations?
This list might come in handy for you or a loved ones wish list. From BibleStudyTools.com……… https://www.biblestudytools.com/bible-study/topical-studies/what-are-the-5-most-accurate-bible-translations.html
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To Help Your Bible Study, Know Your Literary Devices
This article goes over some information that maybe some of us got in high school, but this is some really helpful information! From Knowable Word……… https://www.knowableword.com/2022/12/16/know-your-literary-devices/
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10 Ways to Lessen Stress at Christmas
Some helpful info! From Crosswalk.com…… https://www.crosswalk.com/slideshows/10-ways-to-lessen-stress-at-christmas.html
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3 Reasons Why We Can Trust That God Hears Our Prayers
Because God is omnipresent, omnipotent and totally loving of us, we can rest in the knowledge that God always hears us when we cry out to Him. From Beautiful Christian Life……….. https://www.beautifulchristianlife.com/blog/3-reasons-why-we-can-trust-that-god-hears-our-prayers
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How To Reconcile a Broken Relationship in 10 Steps
Some excellent advice! From Crosswalk.com………. https://www.crosswalk.com/slideshows/10-steps-to-reconcile-broken-relationships.html
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What Will Life in Heaven be Like?
Some encouragement from OpentheBible.org……. What Will Life in Heaven Be Like? Every Christian serves Christ, but none of us serves the Lord as we would like to serve Him. Read More: https://t.co/rcQ2DRnzUq — Open the Bible (@openthebibleorg) December 5, 2022
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Agape Love – – – Dallas Willard
Love, of the agape variety, is goodwill in action. To love something or someone is to act or be poised to act for the good of that thing or person. Love of neighbor is a disposition to act for what is good for those closest to us. If you see harm coming to them, you…
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God Invites Us into His Happiness
Author Randy Alcorn believes happiness has gotten a bad rap from Christians because it is somehow unspiritual. But is not God a happy God? From Eternal Perspectives Ministries………. https://www.epm.org/blog/2022/Nov/21/invites-happiness
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A Roadmap for Life in the Spirit
This is quite an excellent article on the possibilities available to every believer as they live life in the power and control of the Holy Spirit. From OpentheBible.org…….. https://openthebible.org/article/a-road-map-for-life-in-the-spirit/?s=09
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What the Bible Says to the Jaded and Discouraged
This article does a fine job of drawing out some lessons from Isaiah 40 on how to deal with weariness and discouragement. From OpentheBible.org…………. https://openthebible.org/article/what-the-bible-says-to-the-jaded-and-discouraged/?s=09
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3 Good Things to Do When You Need to Make a Decision
This is a great reminder of the importance of seeking God and His wisdom when facing a time of decision. From Beautiful Christian Life……….. https://www.beautifulchristianlife.com/blog/3-good-things-to-do-when-you-need-to-make-a-decision
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Your Tears Have Good Company
This is a really beautiful review and application of a most wonderful and very spiritual verse in the Bible: “Jesus wept.” From The Ploughman’s Rest…………….. https://ploughmansrest.com/blog/2022/11/14/your-tears-have-good-company?utm_source=pocket_saves
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Faith Based on True Knowledge of God
The central teachings of the Christian religion, such as those of the Apostles’ Creed, were from the beginning presented and accepted as knowledge—knowledge of what is real and what is right. That is why they had the transforming effect they did on a world dead set against them. Indeed, the biblical tradition as a whole…
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9 Powerful Reasons Why “No” Is a Beautiful Word
Very interesting and uplifting article! From Crosswalk.com………. https://www.crosswalk.com/slideshows/9-powerful-reasons-why-no-is-a-beautiful-word.html
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