Scattered Seeds
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Do you ever wonder if your efforts matter? God’s Word offers encouragement for us in the plodding and sometimes wearying work of everyday faithfulness.
How to Understand the Bible: 7 Practical Tips to Help You Study the Bible
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Why is the Bible hard to understand? God gave us his Word intending that we would understand it. If you can read, you can understand the Bible with these tips.
Tested, Tried & Proven: The Transformative Power of God’s Word
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Through various trials, God gave me opportunities to test his Word. Not only did I find it faithful and true, but I also experienced its transformative power.
Killing Mice and Conquering Sin
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A recent home invasion by mice reminded me of the truth of the gospel of Jesus Christ—the most effective strategy for resisting temptation and conquering sin.
The Wonder of Worship
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A memoir of meaningful worship moments that remind me of Home, who we are, and the future we can anticipate before the throne of God—our eternal worship service
Bible Study Tips for Beginners: Five Types of Context
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Context is crucial for Bible study success. Learn different types of context in Bible study, why they matter, and how to use them as we dig into God’s Word.
When You Are Rejected
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How can we deal with rejection in healthy ways? Does the Bible have hope to help us handle our hurt after rejection? Jesus knows what rejection feels like.
Five Books in God’s Library and Why They Matter
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The Bible tells us about five books in God’s library. Each one contains life-changing words about things like heaven, your future, and the problem of suffering.
When You Know You’re Unworthy
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Do you feel unworthy of God’s love today, like your sins make your situation hopeless, beyond God’s goodness and grace? Be encouraged by my story.