Believers must Be Authentic and Transparent to Enjoy a Relationship with God and Enter the Kingdom
Children are remarkably authentic. Authenticity is a kingdom necessity. To embrace all that the kingdom offers, one must stop hiding from the Lord and from others.
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How to Reach the Hearts of the Young
They are not little kids, nor are they adults. They are teenagers -- hurricanes of hormones and emotions transitioning from adolescence to adulthood as fast as they can in an increasingly malicious world. More than ever, parents need to oversee and watch over, not lord over, their teenage children. Yes, children. They are not 'of age' and while young, they remain the responsibility of their parents/guardians.
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The Providence and Protection of God
The book of Exodus may be one of the most important books of the Old Testament. In it are the providence and protection for the people of God, whose forefathers moved to Egypt to escape a famine 430 years earlier. Exodus begins where Genesis ends, unfolding one of the greatest stories of deliverance.
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The Virtue of Patience is Modeled Best by God
God's incredible patience with His children is both mysterious and undeserving. And patience is a gift that He gives to any woman whose own ability to endure falls short.
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Jesus Appears to Women Following His Resurrection
Through Jesus, women mentioned in the Bible following the resurrection had been touched by the heart and hand of God. These followers of Jesus dedicated their lives to service ... preparing meals, washing Jesus' feet, providing money and giving their time.
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Mary Magdalene is Forgiven and Delivered
Mary Magdalene lived in quiet desperation. The woman God had created her to be was lost somehow, hidden within a body held captive by the influences of Satan. She must have known that she was not like other women. She was unclean, and unprotected.
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If Jesus Drank Wine, Why Can't You?
The Bible is black and white. It says we are to be sober. It also states that drunkenness is an abominable idolatry and that whoever practices these things will not inherit the Kingdom of God. That alone should make a Christian want to change their ways.
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Santa Claus was Named After Saint Nicholas who was Known for Charitable Giving
It is almost unheard of for a home to not have a Christmas tree. Likewise, Christmas just wouldn’t be Christmas without Santa Claus. The two just go together, there’s no doubt about it.
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The Traditions of Holiday Foods and Favorite Meals Make Great Memories
Next to Thanksgiving, Christmas is perhaps the biggest food-producing holiday in America. From candies to casseroles, and from homemade cinnamon rolls to roasted chestnuts, everyone’s palate can be tantalized by the tastes of Christmas.
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Cursed on the Cross, Jesus Becomes the Curse Breaker
Jesus not only subjected Himself to the physical pain and agony of the crucifixion, but He also allowed Himself to endure the shame and dishonor of such an abhorrent death. And because of this act of love, those who believe and accept His sacrifice can live free and unashamed.
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