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Verse of the Day – James 4:17

Anyone, then, who knows the good he ought to do and doesn't do it, sins.—James 4:17Thoughts on Today's Verse...James' brother, Jesus, taught this principle when he healed on the Sabbath (Mark 3:1-7) and told the parable of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:29-37). If we have the opportunity and ability to do good to someone in need, then if we don't do it, then we are participating in their destruction. The […]

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Compassion

“The Lord Hates Anyone Who Loves Violence”

Photo by Melissa Laun on Unsplash We live in a violent world; it becomes more violent every day. But Psalm 11 tells us that the Lord hates anyone who loves violence. How do we reconcile that with the state of our world? Scripture:        1 Samuel, chapter 18; 1 Chronicles, chapter 6; Psalm 11; Matthew, chapter 3 Psalm 11 (CEB): I have taken refuge in the Lord. So how can you […]

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Is the Church facing a cost-of-serving crisis? – Premier Christianity

Premier Christianity uses cookies Read our cookie policy.By Andrew Horton2024-03-20T11:02:00+00:00Service is a vital part of the Christian faith. But if preachers are constantly challenging their congregations to ‘do more’ it will lead to burnout, says Andrew Horton Source: Wavebreak Media ltd / Alamy Stock PhotoIt was Sunday, and I couldn’t bring myself to go to church.I couldn’t face another challenge from the front.Weary and bruised from another busy week of life, I’d rather remain in the comfort of my home. Batting away the guilt that […]

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Ephesians 4:16 — Today’s Verse for Tuesday, April 16, 2024

From [Christ] the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does its work.— Ephesians 4:16 Now you can listen to Today's Verse on iTunes, Spotify, Echo devices, and more! Thoughts on Today's Verse... Ephesians and Colossians emphasize that no human being, or even a group of human beings, is the head of the Church. Jesus alone is […]

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Daily Verse

Verse of the Day – Ephesians 4:16

From [Christ] the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does its work.—Ephesians 4:16Thoughts on Today's Verse...Ephesians and Colossians emphasize that no human being, or even a group of human beings, is the head of the Church. Jesus alone is the head of the Church. He sets our direction. He is our example. Christ is our goal […]

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Compassion

“The Lord Rules Forever!” | My Journey

Photo by Greg Jenkins on Unsplash In the midst of a world that is filled with anger and fear, Psalm 9 reminds us that “the Lord rules forever!” So let’s thank him and trust him to lead us each day! Scripture:        1 Samuel, chapter 17; Psalm 9; Matthew, chapter 2 Psalm 9:1-10 (CEB): I will thank you, Lord, with all my heart; I will talk about all your wonderful acts. […]

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What Kind of Man Is This? – ChristianityToday.com

Not long ago, I came across several portraits of Christ that someone had posted online. Using the image on the Shroud of Turin as a basis and employing artificial intelligence, the pictures speculated what Jesus might have looked like before his crucifixion.I viewed the images with interest, wondering if they would produce a sense of recognition in me as someone who is in Christ. But I can’t say my heart was moved in any particular way about them.I certainly did […]

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Is the Church facing a cost-of-serving crisis? – Premier Christianity

Premier Christianity uses cookies Read our cookie policy.By Andrew Horton2024-03-20T11:02:00+00:00Service is a vital part of the Christian faith. But if preachers are constantly challenging their congregations to ‘do more’ it will lead to burnout, says Andrew Horton Source: Wavebreak Media ltd / Alamy Stock PhotoIt was Sunday, and I couldn’t bring myself to go […]

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What Kind of Man Is This? – ChristianityToday.com

Not long ago, I came across several portraits of Christ that someone had posted online. Using the image on the Shroud of Turin as a basis and employing artificial intelligence, the pictures speculated what Jesus might have looked like before his crucifixion.I viewed the images with interest, wondering if they […]

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