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A Little About Bible Translations and Quotes

What makes a Bible translation trustworthy? Should I read more than one translation? Why quote from different Bible translations? How can I find out more about different Bible translations? Which Bible translation should I use? I offer what help I can in answering these great questions.

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How Should a Christian View Scripture?

As a follower of Jesus, I want to be like Him in every way possible. Therefore, my view of Scripture should match His view of Scripture. So I must ask… What did Jesus think about Scripture?

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Every Moment Matters

Isn’t it interesting how we go through our lives feeling like most of our moments don’t matter?  We go through our days, waiting and reaching for the important moments...And yet Jesus tells us that we prove ourselves faithful in the little things.

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A Happy Note for the New Year: You CAN Choose to Change!

As we begin a new year, so often with new goals and hopes for change, I have good news for you! Contrary to popular belief, you don’t have to wait for your feelings or your desires to change. They aren’t in charge of what you choose to do. You are.

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Remember What God Has Done

What do you think about when you think of this past year? Wherever you find yourself, whether dragging your feet or rushing to start that new calendar, I’d like to encourage you. God has good planned for you, even in the bad things. 

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Christian, Be on Your Guard — There is No Neutral

Where do you get your information about spiritual things? Have you noticed? Who is telling you what it means to do right, or how to get closer to God, or how to deal with life?

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When the Bible is Hard to Understand

I'd like to share a thought process I had after watching a teaching that explained a difficult passage of Scripture, in hopes that it will be helpful to more than just me.

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You Are Enough*

Click above to listen. You are enough.* You are worthy.* You are perfect just as you are.* I think people say these things to be encouraging, but honestly? It’s a huge backfire. If you’re enough, and you’re worthy, and you’re perfect, then …why do you keep messing up? Why do you make mistakes, or choose… Continue reading You Are Enough*

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Politics and Christ-Followers: Where is Your Focus?

Politics is first and foremost in most of what we see these days...and in many of our minds and hearts, too. But here’s the thing: if we’re Christ-followers, it shouldn’t be.