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The Parable of the Soil & Sower grabs the attention of Christians to be aware of what our hearts are receiving (Mark 4:1-20). One simple gauge that Jesus expressed in the famous Sermon on the Mount: “The eye is the lamp of the body. So if your eye is healthy, your whole body will be full of light, but if your eye is bad, your whole body will be full of darkness. If then the light in you is darknes...

There are some significant finds we find the teachings and life of Jesus to be the true source of wisdom for this life. Experiencing life through the lens of the Bible leads to finding peace and joy. Paul wrote to the Corinthians that “God is not a God of confusion but of peace” (1 Cor. 14:33 ESV). As churches seek to immolate Jesus, there is an experience of joy given by the Spirit (1 Thes. 1:6)....

Have you ever thought about the things you know, but don’t believe? Here are a few statements to ponder. Although time keeps progressing, time is also limited. If time weren’t limited, deadlines and projects wouldn’t produce as much stress. Another widely known statement is “money can’t buy happiness,” yet people still chase it as though it is the key to unlock the door to happiness. One more: “I ...

We all have multiple elements that are a part of our lives. We have hobbies, relationships, and goals and desires we want to achieve. Oftentimes, we allow the focus of the elements to be placed in front of our faith, allowing them to modify our faith in Jesus, minimizing the importance of our faith, or even altering the purpose of Christianity. This was exactly the discussion between the apostles ...

The church is an amazing organism that God has orchestrated. Because of Jesus, a group of people come together knowing they have faults, which inspires us to give grace to other believers as well as non-believers. The life we all have been blessed still comes with bends and twists that must be negotiated. God promises all who believe that the death of Jesus is the payment for sin, will receive the...