Bore With Pain

Pain is an inherent part of life, illustrated through Jabez and Job. Both of these Biblical characters show us the importance of seeking God in suffering through heartfelt prayer.

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Cease Striving

By ceasing our striving for righteousness through our own actions, we can rest in the knowledge that as believers in Jesus we are heirs to God’s righteousness.

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No Offense

There’s an interesting line in Matthew 17:24-27. In verse 27, Jesus said, “So we do not offend them.” It’s a cautionary statement for us to note. Even though Jesus is in the right, he is still sensitive to those who question what he is doing. In this passage, the collectors of the temple tax ask […]

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Image Bearers

It’s a phrase you hear when people look at children or a baby and their parents. “She looks like her father,” or “he looks like his mother.” Children are the image bearers of their parents. It’s a trait that goes back to Adam and Eve. Genesis 5:1 tells us, “When God created mankind, he made […]

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Compassion in Grief

When we suffer loss, the grief can be overwhelming. Jesus felt that same pain when he learned that his cousin John the Baptist was beheaded by Herod. “Now when Jesus heard about John, He withdrew from there in a boat to a secluded place by Himself (Matthew 14:13).” It’s hard to see God’s purpose in […]

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