Let’s start here: many of you are probably wondering where source material could come from about the early life of Jesus, when there is not much we know about his childhood. The movie opens with a disclaimer that says the movie is an imaginative look at a year in the life of Jesus as a
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Wise people are good; people who can inspire others to follow wisdom and holiness, maybe even better. Wisdom is celebrated in the Bible, not necessarily just as a Godly attribute, but also as a guide in a functional society. Those who are seen as wise have the advantage. They become kings; they have the ear
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On Sunday afternoon, we took our youth to see the new movie Risen at ye olde local Cinemark, and I must say, I really enjoyed the movie. It was not ye olde movie about the Resurrection. That was refreshing, because it gives an insight I believe we, as Christians, often take for granted. It very
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Sharing is caring. Hebrews 2 says: 14 Since therefore the children share in flesh and blood, he himself likewise partook of the same things, that through death he might destroy the one who has the power of death, that is, the devil, 15 and deliver all those who through fear of death were subject to lifelong slavery.
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No matter your circumstances, the Lord shows no favoritism. Romans 10:12 says: For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek; for the same Lord is Lord of all, abounding in riches for all who call on Him. The God of creation, the God of the Bible, the God of goodness and grace, the God
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What are you doing that might not matter before God? Psalm 51 says: 15 O Lord, open my lips, and my mouth will declare your praise. 16 For you will not delight in sacrifice, or I would give it; you will not be pleased with a burnt offering. 17 The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit; a broken and
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Is there ever a wrong time to knock? Luke 13 says: 23 And someone said to him, “Lord, will those who are saved be few?” And he said to them, 24 “Strive to enter through the narrow door. For many, I tell you, will seek to enter and will not be able. 25 When once the master of
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It’s amazing how God orders things so that people will find Him. Acts chapter 15 says: 12 And all the assembly fell silent, and they listened to Barnabas and Paul as they related what signs and wonders God had done through them among the Gentiles. 13 After they finished speaking, James replied, “Brothers, listen to me. 14 Simeon
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What were you taught about prayer? Ecclesiastes 5 says: Guard your steps when you go to the house of God. To draw near to listen is better than to offer the sacrifice of fools, for they do not know that they are doing evil. 2 Be not rash with your mouth, nor let your heart be
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Thank you, Lord. Psalm 104 says: 27 These all look to you, to give them their food in due season. 28 When you give it to them, they gather it up; when you open your hand, they are filled with good things. 29 When you hide your face, they are dismayed; when you take away their breath, they die and return to
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Did God at one time allow unbelievers into Heaven? Acts 17 says: 29 Being then God’s offspring, we ought not to think that the divine being is like gold or silver or stone, an image formed by the art and imagination of man. 30 The times of ignorance God overlooked, but now he commands all people everywhere
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Sometimes you know adversity is coming; many times you don’t. Does it make it easier to deal with if you know it’s coming, or is that just more time to worry, agonize, and plan a way out of having to deal with it? Proverbs 24:10 says: If you faint in the day of adversity, your
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How do you think Mary felt to have other people invite other people to peek in on her family right after she gave birth? Luke 2 says: 15 When the angels went away from them into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let us go over to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened,
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