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As Christians, we should desire to spread the gospel and grow spiritually. After all, that is how we “Rise Up and Build”. But what tools do we have to accomplish this task? And how do we utilize them to best spread the “Good News” of Jesus Christ, while also enhancing our own relationship with God? We all know about communication technologies such as FaceBook, YouTube, Instagram, Zoom, Twitter, etc., which are good resources, but the real tools available to us are more than these. Our desire should be to pursue the following.
A Desire to Study the Bible –…
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How could a loving and merciful God send me to Hell?
The very thought of Hell is terrifying. Such a thought is an intense provoker for many to repent of their sins and revere the word of the Lord. However, others think little of Hell. For example, you may have heard someone say something like “how could a loving, kind, and merciful God send me to Hell?” Such people who hold this view must be taught the truth of the matter before it is too late and they find themselves in the very place they once believed they would never experience.
The truth…
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God has made it clear not only that He wants us to pray, but also to trust that our prayers can have great impact. To this end, the apostle Paul admonished Christians to “pray without ceasing” (I Thessalonians 5:17) and the writer James stated, “The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working” (5:16b ESV). A life devoted to prayer with a faith that trusts these prayers are heard by the Lord should build confidence in His children!
As the apostle Peter was about to undergo a time of testing, the Lord Jesus made a powerful statement…
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Do you recall the last time you made a long road trip to a place you have never been? Or, maybe, navigated the stores at the newest shopping center? Or, perhaps, the convoluted paths at an amusement park? How did you make the trip? What did you need to know? What tools did you consult?
Whether you are making a road trip, shopping the newest mall, or navigating the paths at Disney World, there are three basic things you must know to successfully make the trip. First, you must know your planned destination. Second, you must know your starting…
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