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Christian, Let’s Celebrate Christmas For Real

There are a lot of things trying to take our focus off of where it should be as we celebrate Christmas. I have to be really purposeful in pointing my heart and mind to the truth of what we’re celebrating, regardless of my feelings, because my default is to get off track. How about you? Here's how we can have a merry Christmas no matter what.

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Bible Study Basics Part Three: 

Now for Part 3: HOW to study the Bible! Full of practical steps and helpful information to support and encourage you in your Bible study. Because it's ALWAYS worth it to be in God's Word -- but we all need a little help learning how to study it well!

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Bible Study Basics Part Two: 

Part 1 explained the "why;" now for the "what"! What else do you need to know about the Bible in order to study it well? You might be surprised!

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Bible Study Basics Part One:

Isn't Bible study just for the pros? Why should I study the Bible at all? What even IS the Bible, anyway? It's such a big Book! What if I'm too far behind? Great questions -- I'm glad you asked! Click for Part 1 of this series!

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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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God Gives Wisdom – But How? (Proverbs 2:6)

I used to ask for wisdom and presume that God would one day give it to me independently of anything I did – I waited and watched, expecting to just sort of find myself suddenly wise. But that’s not how God says He gives wisdom! Read on to learn how He does.