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  • 5 Examples of Adoption in the Bible

    5 Examples of Adoption in the Bible

    I am very happy to say that I am the proud father of an adopted daughter, and since I have become an adoptive dad, I have a much greater appreciation of the meaning behind God’s adoption of us! From Crosswalk.com………. https://www.crosswalk.com/family/parenting/5-examples-of-adoption-in-the-bible.html

  • The Deadly Peril of Being Double-Minded

    The Deadly Peril of Being Double-Minded

    This term is most prominently discussed in the Epistle of James, but the idea of the “double-minded” person shows up in a number of places in the Bible. But what does it mean? Here is a good overview from The Chorus in the Chaos via Patheos.com………. https://www.patheos.com/blogs/chorusinthechaos/the-deadly-peril-of-being-the-double-minded-man/

  • Study the Bible to Get Massive Treasure

    Study the Bible to Get Massive Treasure

    God has told us in His Word that there are great treasures and wonderful blessings to be found in reading, studying and applying the Bible. But like any good adventure story of seeking out a treasure, it takes some work and effort to find it and reap the rewards! From Knowable Word…………. https://www.knowableword.com/2016/09/19/study-the-bible-to-get-massive-treasure/

  • 50 Verses Every Man Should Know

    50 Verses Every Man Should Know

    From BibleStudyTools.com……… https://www.biblestudytools.com/bible-study/topical-studies/50-verses-every-man-should-know.html

  • Seeds and Sunflowers

    Seeds and Sunflowers

    What a perfectly wonderful article! I really love the illustration ( which came first from the Apostle Paul) that comparing ourselves now with what we will be like in our glorified bodies in the New Heavens and New Earth is like comparing a seed with the full-grown flower or tree! From blogger Seth Lewis……….. https://sethlewis.ie/2022/10/04/seeds-and-sunflowers/

  • Everything I Need to Know About the Book of Revelation I Learned in the First Eight Verses

    Everything I Need to Know About the Book of Revelation I Learned in the First Eight Verses

    This is a really cool article that explains the purpose of and the interpretive key to understanding the Book of Revelation. Read it and enjoy! From Sign and Shadow via Knowable Word……….. https://www.signandshadow.com/2022/09/20/everything-i-need-to-know-about-revelation-i-learned-in-the-first-eight-verses/

  • Meekness and Majesty

    Meekness and Majesty

    This article reminds us that, as disciples of Christ, the Holy Spirit will be shaping us to become meek and humble like Jesus. From Two Journeys………… https://twojourneys.org/articles/detail/2715445/meekness-and-majesty/

  • Heaven Isn’t Just Consolation, It’s Restoration, the Fulfillment of Our Deepest Hopes and Desires

    Heaven Isn’t Just Consolation, It’s Restoration, the Fulfillment of Our Deepest Hopes and Desires

    Another hopeful, helpful article from Randy Alcorn about Heaven! From Eternal Perspectives Ministries……… https://www.epm.org/blog/2022/Oct/3/heaven-restoration

  • Sparkling Gems from the Greek – Love is Patient and Kind

    Sparkling Gems from the Greek – Love is Patient and Kind

    A great article looking in depth at love as described in 1 Corinthians 13. From Crosswalk.com……… https://www.crosswalk.com/devotionals/sparkling-gems/sparkling-gems-from-the-greek-september-26.html

  • 10 Things You Should Know about Original Sin

    10 Things You Should Know about Original Sin

    This very helpful and informative article is from one of my favorite Bible scholars and authors, Sam Storms. The concept of original sin is not without some controversy, but is very integral to a complete understanding of the gospel. From Crosswalk.com………. https://www.crosswalk.com/slideshows/10-things-you-should-know-about-original-sin.html