Embracing Humility: Biblical Steps for a Christlike Heart
I remember my strike training in 2009, where humility, faith, dependence, and trust came to life. Terrified of heights, I […]
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Happy Father’s Day, Dad
Dr. Paul Edward Smith, PhD Born: August 16Died: August 4 You left us too early at age 56. You would
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Asa’s Folly – from John Piper Sermon
Lessons Learned from John Piper:John Piper’s sermon “Asa’s Folly” explores the spiritual lessons from the life of King Asa as
Bible Exposition
The Ultimate Father’s Day: God’s Gift of Jesus for Our Redemption:
As we celebrate Father’s Day, let’s reflect on the ultimate act of a Father’s love—the gift of Jesus Christ for
Bible Exposition
The Parable of the Lost Sheep
Introduction The parable of the Lost Sheep is one of Jesus’ most well-known teachings, illustrating God’s immense love and care
Christian Mind & Culture
The Miracle at Cokeville Elementary
Background On May 16, 1986, a terrifying event unfolded at Cokeville Elementary School in Cokeville, Wyoming. David Young, a former
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Trusting God’s Provision: A Faith-Filled Guide to Overcoming Worry
Trusting in God’s provision and overcoming worries about material needs is indeed a vital aspect of living a faith-filled life.
Bible Exposition
Setting Boundaries
Setting boundaries from a biblical perspective is crucial for maintaining healthy relationships and personal well-being. While the Bible does not
Bible Exposition
Coming Home
Episode 1: “The Big Idea” As I, the younger son, looked out over our family’s fields, a wild notion took
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Living Out God’s Love: A Reflection on 1 John 4:7
In our journey through the Scriptures, today we focus on a powerful message from 1 John 4:7. This verse is
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Happy Father’s Day
I love my father and miss him every day. As good as Dad was, he was not perfect. Like many
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True Identity: Who Are You Really?
Discovering Your True Identity in Christ My brother, Dan, recently sent me a video that reminded me how easy it
Discipleship & Spiritual Formation
Laying Up Treasures in Heaven
Laying up treasures in heaven is a principle taught by Jesus in Matthew 6:19-21, where He says, “Do not lay
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Disciplines of a Godly Man
Chapter 1 I remember two a day football practice for Garland Christian Academy. We would start at 6AM wrap up
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Trust God
To trust God is to have faith in His character, His words, and His promises, acknowledging His sovereignty, goodness, and
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John 14:6: A Profound Declaration of Jesus Christ
John 14:6 is a profound statement made by Jesus Christ during a conversation with His disciples, where He says, “I
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Paul’s Declaration: “Chief Among Sinners”
In 1 Timothy 1:15, Paul makes a striking statement: “Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom
Bible Exposition
John 14
In the Gospel of John, chapter 14, we find ourselves in the midst of a deeply intimate conversation between Jesus
James Exposition
The Mirror in the Book of James
In James, the metaphor of a mirror is used to illustrate the importance of not just hearing the Word of
Bible Exposition, James Exposition
Finding Joy and Peace in Philippians 4:4-7
During my Bible reading at lunch, I came across Philippians 4, and verses 4 through 7 stood out to me: