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“Whoever is Simple, Let Him Turn In Here!” Wisdom or Foolishness? How to Tell (Proverbs 9)

I would expect that foolishness and wisdom would sound different from the start, wouldn't you? But they start out saying the exact same thing: "Want to be wise? I'll tell you what you need to know!" How, then, can we tell the difference?

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Giving Thanks is More Than Being Thankful

Thankfulness is a God-given antidote to anxiety... but the thankfulness God prescribes is not the generalized feeling of thankfulness that our culture promotes. It’s not just an attitude of gratitude; it’s not just appreciating what we have; it’s not just a sense of recognition that our lives are better than they could be. Read more on the blog.

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Light in the Darkness

This world is dark, full of treachery and lies. But God. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. (John 1:5)

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Four Biblical Steps to Fight Sin …and Win!

Have you ever felt hopeless in your fight against sin? I have. Many times. But God! Because of Jesus in us, we have more power than we think we do!