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Rewardable Attributes: Humility

“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven” (Matt. 5:3). I must admit that when I signed up to write about this particular attribute from the Beatitudes, I really had no idea of what it meant to be poor in spirit. Previously, I had assumed that it meant something along…
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Rewardable Attributes: Intro

Introduction: If someone were to ask me to pick my favorite topic in the bible to study and teach, I think I would have to choose the doctrine of eternal rewards. In a nutshell, the doctrine of eternal rewards teaches that anyone who believes in Jesus for the free gift of eternal life is saved…
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Moses on Parenting

In Deuteronomy 6:5-7, Moses pled with the Israelites: to love the Lord and to constantly teach their children about Him and His ways. Moses said to them: “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. These commandments that I give you today are to…
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Naked and Afraid

As we celebrate Easter this weekend, many of us will be rereading the gospel accounts of the Lord’s arrest, death, and resurrection. Regardless of the centuries that have passed since these accounts were written, I am always amazed by their beauty. They never grow dim, nor lose their wonder. It is the story that is…
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Spring Cleaning

Spring has sprung! In South Carolina, where I live, this means the cars are covered in a thick green layer of pollen, which is our sign to do some spring cleaning. Last Saturday my church had our yearly cleanup day for the grounds and interior of our building. Our church is one of the oldest…