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A Change of Status 

But now in Christ Jesus you who formerly were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ (Ephesians 2:13). Unlike the religions of this world, being a Christian, a follower of the Lord Jesus Christ, involves a personal relationship with God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. After trusting...

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The Lord Jesus Christ: Like No Other

9 For this reason also, God highly exalted Him, and bestowed on Him the name which is above every name, 10 so that at the name of Jesus every knee will bow, of those who are in heaven and on earth and under the earth, 11 and that every tongue will confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to...

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Practicing Gratitude – Having a Gratitude Attitude

Life can be challenging. We live in an imperfect, sinful world. We all have our ups and downs. Some days, weeks, and months are better than others. Everyone experiences joys, sorrows, blessings, and disappointments. Yet, have you noticed some followers of Christ seem to maintain such positive attitudes? Sure, their behavior may be influenced by...

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Personal Assurance of Salvation 

Several weeks ago, in a Heart to Heart article, I wrote about eternal security. In relation to salvation, eternal security is a fact about God as a promise-keeper. If a person believes the gospel message in the Bible about the Lord Jesus Christ and trusts in His person and work on the cross in behalf...

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How Definite Is One’s Salvation?

Some Christian denominations and individual Christians maintain that a person’s salvation can be lost. Is this possible? Human opinions are subject to change. Once a person is saved are they always saved? What does the Bible say? God’s Word promises eternal life to those who trust in Jesus Christ alone for salvation: “For God so...

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Father’s Day

Father’s Day is a time to remember, honor, express appreciation to notable men, and give thanks to God for men who have blessed, influenced and made a difference. These expressions and acknowledgments of appreciation may refer or apply to a biological father or a father-figure looked up to as a spiritual father or mentor: One...

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The Abrahamic Covenant

Understanding the Abrahamic Covenant is key to understanding God’s redemptive plan in the Bible. 12 Now the Lord said to Abram, “Go forth from your country,And from your relativesAnd from your father’s house,To the land which I will show you;2 And I will make you a great nation,And I will bless you,And make your name great;And so...

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Seeking God’s Guidance For Life’s Decisions

5 But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all generously and without reproach, and it will be given to him. 6 But he must ask in faith without any doubting, for the one who doubts is like the surf of the sea, driven and tossed by the wind (James...

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Reflecting On God’s Love

Photo from www.LumoProject.com  A few days ago marked February 14, Valentine’s Day. Valentine’s Day is much like birthdays and Christmases. Some occasions are better than others. Many individuals celebrate this love day, while for others, it’s just another day on the calendar. Usually when people celebrate Valentine’s Day, the focus tends to be on human love....

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Spiritual Goals for 2024

Photo by VietNam Beautiful on Unsplash They were continually devoting themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer (Acts 2:42). Have you made any resolutions for this New Year? So far, how are you doing with them? If your resolutions aren’t going well or even if they are, consider having...