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  • Jesus, sacrifice and atonement

    Some highlights from the video: The Bible tells us that Jesus’s death was an atoning sacrifice for us. The New Testament makes this powerful claim that Jesus’s death was not final; he rose from the dead. And so he’s the sacrifice who broke the power of death and evil which means that he lives on Read more


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  • Moving out of fear

    Fear, if allowed to rule, paralyzes you. Fear drains you out of hope and fuels you with anxiety. In the face of fear, you must remember to stand firm, be confident, and undismayed, knowing that the Lord your God goes before you. I do not speak of any other gods of the nations but the Read more


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  • What is the biblical meaning of holiness?

    That’s right. Your definition of holiness might not be the kind of holiness the Bible tells us about. Read more


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  • Anger makes you vulnerable

    Like a city that is broken down and without walls [leaving it unprotected]Is a man who has no self-control over his spirit [and sets himself up for trouble].Proverbs 25:28 AMP When was the last time you lost control over what you do and say just because of the anger that you let out of you? Read more


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  • Revenge vs. Forgiveness

    Revenge is often fueled by your anger or your inability to forgive. Is sweet revenge real? Or will it only make you more miserable and hollow inside while anger is eating away your soul? Romans 12:17-20 AMP17 Never repay anyone evil for evil. Take thought for what is right and gracious and proper in the sight of everyone.18 If Read more


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  • Relating with people, Jesus’ way

    Luke 6:27‭-‬36 AMP 27 “But I say to you who hear [Me and pay attention to My words]: Love [that is, unselfishly seek the best or higher good for] your enemies, [make it a practice to] do good to those who hate you, 28 bless and show kindness to those who curse you, pray for Read more


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  • How to read the Bible in one year

    How to read the Bible in one year

    If you are in a relationship, it’s natural for you to desire to be connected with that person you are in a relationship with. And by now, you already know that relationships grow by constant communication. However, for some of you, your understanding of communicating with our Lord is just one way. Where you tell Read more


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