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My Own Worst Enemy
We never imagine that we would intentionally work against ourselves. If we are not our own cheerleader how will we move forward, do our best, be encouraged, or encourage others? However, I recently found myself in a place completely out of my comfort zone, where I had to trust God’s good plan for me.…
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The Seven Churches: Church Five-Sardis
Introduction: The church of Sardis is the fifth church of the seven the Lord addresses in Revelation 3:1-6. Sardis was a commercial city perched on a plateau located about 30 miles southeast of Thyatira. In its former days, the city had thrived as the capital of the ancient kingdom of Lydia. However, their golden era…
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Balaam: The Rest of the Story
How much do you know of the story of Balaam? Balaam Was Rebuked by His Donkey The story of Balaam’s talking donkey is a Bible story that seems perfect for children: Shortly before the Israelites entered the Promised Land, a local king wanted them cursed, and tried to hire Balaam to do the job. Balaam…
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The Seven Churches: Church Four-Thyatira
By Catherine Duff Introduction: In Revelation 2:18-29, the Lord addresses the church at Thyatira. Known today as Akhisar (about 155 miles southwest of Istanbul), Thyatira was a city that was 40 miles from Pergamum. The city was a melting pot of various cultures and religions, making it a challenging environment for the Christian community. It…
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Busy Seasons and Bible Study
Busy, Busy, Busy It’s one of those seasons of life again: I don’t seem to have any free time. While sometimes my life is busy because I need to say “no” to potential commitments, and sometimes I can leave certain tasks for later, right now I have legitimate responsibilities filling my day from the moment…
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The Seven Churches: Church Three-Pergamos
Revelation 2:12-17 Introduction In the New King James Version of the Bible, the letter concerning the church at Pergamos[1] appears under the heading “The Compromising Church.” The city itself was the northern-most city of the seven, a metropolis with wealth and commerce, beautiful architecture and famous temples, and the second largest library of the Roman…
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The Eternal Feast
Troubled Tables Holidays can be difficult for so many reasons. Seasons meant to be joyful and bright can feel chaotic, dark, and depressing. The thrill of gathering family around the table is often bittersweet and quickly comes to an end. For me, every year and every holiday brings the heartbreaking reminder that greatly beloved people…
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The Most Radiant Light of All
By Kelley Easley Of all the many wonderful things which work together to make the Christmas season special, one of the traditions I love best is Christmas lights! Some of my fondest childhood memories of the holiday include walking up the path to my grandmother’s house each Christmas Eve and seeing her humble home adorned…
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The Seven Churches: Church Two-Smyrna
By Kelley Easley Revelation 2:8-11 Introduction: Last month, in our series on the Seven Churches of Revelation, we looked at Ephesus—the loveless church. You can check out that blog here. This month we will zoom in on the church of Smyrna, alternately called the persecuted church and the suffering church. In contrast to Ephesus, this…
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Friendship that Honors God
The age of social media has ruined friendships. We settle for cheap, easy relationships that can be accessed at the click of a button and forgotten in an instant. But did God create us for casual greetings and communication through Facebook “likes”? What are we called to do in friendships? I believe that God’s plan…
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