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Preparing for the End (1 Peter 4:7-11)
July 29, 2016 marks yet another prediction of the end of the world. This time End Times Prophecies declared that the world would come to an end on July 29 because of a chain of events caused by a...
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Entrusting in Suffering (1 Peter 4:12-19)
“Why?” It is a question we ask not when things are going well but when things are not working in our favor. We ask the question when we feel we are dealing with something we do not deserve. One example...
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Shepherding in the Midst of Suffering (1 Peter 5:1-4)
Throughout the book of 1 Peter, we have observed what it looks like for Christians to suffer for their faith. We have seen we should follow the example of Christ (2:18-25). We have been told when we...
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Wealth and Faith (Luke 18:18-30)
The rich young ruler. Most of us are familiar with this story, but I think we can all benefit from a fresh look at the passage. Right when this man came to Jesus, he exposed his wrong mindset. He said,...
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Clothed with Humility (1 Peter 5:5-7)
I have never been one to go with the current or popular fashion trends. I do not pay too much attention to the latest news in clothing. I do, however, like the style of bowties and fadoras. When it...
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Standing Firm in the Faith (1 Peter 5:8-14)
I hate driving on the interstate in the pouring rain. I am not talking driving in a drizzle. I am talking about when the rain is coming down so fast the windshield wipers cannot keep up with them. It...
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Eternal Perspective (Colossians 3:1-4)
There are many things constantly trying to get our attention and convince us that we deserve the latest and greatest thing. Sadly, these things often succeed. In the busyness of life, our time is...
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Sheep Without a Shepherd (Matthew 9:35-38)
This week’s devotional was written by Ethan Thomas. Ethan is a graduate from Crossroads Bible College, where he received a B.S. in Biblical Counseling and a B.S. in Management & Ethics. He is...
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Book Review: Good and Angry
I would consider myself even-tempered. If confronted with the question, “Do you have an anger problem?”, I would likely say I do not. That was until I read David Powlison’s latest book Good and Angry:...
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Knowing the Word of Life (1 John 1:1-4)
Is it real? This question digs into the foundation of our lives to see what ground we are standing on, especially as it relates to Christianity. If we stand on truth, we are firm on the solid rock. If...
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Living in the Light (1 John 1:5-10)
As a child, I recall hearing one of my friend’s fathers tell the story of his childhood. In this particular story, my friend’s father shared how his brother tricked him into believing he had messed...
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Book Review: Marry Wisely, Marry Well
As an unmarried young adult who one day hopes to be married, I have found it difficult to find biblical resources which equip singles to take steps to prepare for marriage even before they enter into a...
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Abiding in the Advocate (1 John 2:1-6)
As a youth leader in the church, I try to make it a priority to train the next generation in understanding and applying the Word of God. At the same time, I recognize the importance of being involved...
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The Light of Love (1 John 2:7-11)
Have you even seen a young child seeking to imitate their mother or father? They do their best to follow in their footsteps. It is truly one of the sweetest sights to see. For Christians, such a sight...
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Book Review: A Bird, A Girl, and A Rescue
A book described as a novel “unconventional magical-realism-for-young-adult” (Myhre 132) is not a work I would typically think I could really get into. Most of the books I read are non-fiction and I...
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Growing in Maturity (1 John 2:12-17)
If you have seen commercials for Cheez-Its, you are likely to be familiar with the tagline for the product: “we take time for our cheese to mature”. While the advertisements can be comical at times, it...
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Don’t Be Deceived (1 John 2:18-27)
As a pastor, one of the matters which grieves me is to see someone who has professed Christ only to later leave the faith. I remember in particular one young man I had the opportunity in discipling....
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Book Review: The Dynamic Heart in Daily Life
I am not a huge fan of books turned into movies. However, there are exceptions. When a movie is able to bring a character to life from a book I am more inclined to watch. Characters have to be more...
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Book Review: Cold-Case Christianity for Kids
As a young adult, I can be discouraged. My heart has been grieved to see people my age walk away from the faith after growing up in the church. They held to what their parents did and never examined...
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Family Resemblance (1 John 2:28-3:10)
If you were to meet my family, it would be clear I am my parent’s son. I have been told by numerous people I look like both my father and my mother. People have even remarked I have the humor of my...
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