Serpents and Doves
Gaining wisdom and power to make the right choices. by Mark A. Lawton You have heard that Jesus said, “Behold, I send you out as…
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We Are What We Treasure
by Stephen R. Clark Common pop “wisdom” found in romantic comedies and song lyrics is “The heart wants what the heart wants.” Often, it’s employed…
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A Person of Prosperity
Learning the way of biblical wisdom. by Dr. David Downey One of my favorite hymns (I confess I have many “favorites”) is “Savior, Like a…
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Self-Love Matters
Loving others begins with loving ourselves. by Christine Rhyner During a conversation with my co-worker Leiah, the topic of self-worth came up. She smiled at…
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The Pursuit and Possession of Wisdom
by Denise Kohlmeyer I love problems that have a black-and-white answer, because I don’t have to think too hard about what’s the right thing to…
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In Matthew 16:28, Jesus said, “There are some standing here who shall not taste death till they see the Son of Man coming in His kingdom.” How can this be true?
Context is key. Drawing from the three Gospels that record this saying (Matthew 16:28; Mark 9:1; Luke 9:27), Jesusinstructs His disciples that 1) the kingdom…
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Lord of the Sabbath
I made the stars, formed the sunThe oceans’ waves and crestWhen all was done, a victory wonI made a day of rest.I rode through time,…
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The Revolution
The transforming power of kingdom mercy. by David Zepf “Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy” (Matthew 5:7). In a world that increasingly…
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Having Received
Looking to the One who gave to us, then sharing it with others. by David R. Downey Someone said, “A life wrapped up in itself…
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So Great a Mercy
by Brian Franks Anyone who has ever accepted Christ as Lord and Savior, repented of their sins, and been baptized is the recipient of great…
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