3 I pray this letter finds you in good health and steadfast in your faith. You are an example to so many; they watch how you react to every situation, and you are unaware. Reach for the one when it seems like no one cares. The Master went out of His way to sit at a well…
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2 Some have lived the faith for a while and relied on the Lord’s mercies without reciprocating His love. To these people, I declare, “Consider your ways!” I was among those who went through the motions and left Jesus at the altar when the church service was completed. Woe to the foolish. The world around us requires daily…
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1 To the churches worldwide, greetings and blessings in the all-powerful name of the Lord Jesus. I, the bond-servant of Christ, send hope and encouragement to those new in the faith. Your steps toward a life lived for Christ will result in eternal reward. Every man, woman, and child may exercise their measure of faith in a way…
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I am who I was made to be, and that is who I am called to be. Many times, we endlessly search for meaning and purpose when the whole time, our calling is looking at us in the mirror. I am called to be passionate, one who encourages, friendly, and to share Jesus and the…
Read moreA Changed Jesus can Change Us
Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen (Hebrews 11:1). I. Jesus’ birth and lineage are well documented; we even hear a short story from when He was 12 and separated from His parents, teaching in the temple. The conclusion of that account tells us, “And Jesus increased…
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