Category: Jesus Christ

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Great Privilege Comes With Great Responsibility

Great privilege comes with great responsibility. As believers, we have been given the privilege of knowing Christ, carrying His Spirit, and representing His Kingdom in the earth. But that privilege was never meant to stay locked inside the four walls of the church. For a long time, we have done a good job teaching people how to serve inside the…

Why the Gospel Seems Like Foolishness

“For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God.” — 1 Corinthians 1:18 When the Bible says the gospel seems like foolishness, it does not mean the gospel is foolish. It means that people who are far from God often cannot understand why the cross…

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Devotional: The Power of the Cross

“For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God.” — 1 Corinthians 1:18 Sometimes the message of the cross does not make sense to the world. People may wonder how strength can come through suffering, how victory can come through death, and how salvation can…

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The Peaceable Kingdom of God: Living in Christ’s Peace in a World of Conflict

Scripture focus: “They will neither harm nor destroy on all my holy mountain.” — Isaiah 11:9 Discover the meaning of the Peaceable Kingdom of God through Isaiah 11:9. Learn how Christ’s peace transforms hearts, relationships, churches, and communities in a world filled with conflict When we hear the phrase “Kingdom of God,” we may think about heaven someday. But the…

God’s Divine Nature: Growing in Love, Patience, and Christlike Character

Discover the meaning of God’s divine nature and how the Holy Spirit transforms believers to reflect God’s love, patience, kindness, faithfulness, and character through a daily walk with Christ. When we talk about God’s divine nature, we are talking about who God truly is. God is good, gentle, righteous, merciful, forgiving, longsuffering, patient, joyful, peaceful, self-controlled, faithful, kind, honest, and…

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Moving Beyond the Basics: How to Grow in God’s Truth

You were made to grow higher, go deeper, and walk stronger in God’s truth. Don’t stop at the foundation—keep building with faith, because God is leading you forward one step at a time. — Hebrews 6:1-3 Let’s be honest—many of us are comfortable with the basics. We know some Bible verses, we know how to pray, we know the right…

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The Power of the Cross: Grace, Forgiveness, and God’s Love

Key Verse: “For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.” — 1 Corinthians 1:18 “But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; the chastisement for our peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed.”…

God Wants Us to Do What Is Right: A Simple Devotional on Jeremiah 7:5–7

Jeremiah 7:5–7 gives us a simple but serious message from God: change the way you are living, treat people right, stop hurting others, and turn your heart back to Him. In everyday words, God is saying, “Do not just talk about faith. Live it.”  The people in Jeremiah’s day were acting religious, but they were not living right. They went…

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Word of Encouragement: Walk in the Light

God’s Word brings light. When life feels confusing, heavy, or uncertain, His Word helps us see the path in front of us. Psalm 119:105 reminds us that the revelation of God’s Word makes our pathway clear. His voice is not meant to confuse us; it is meant to guide us, strengthen us, and bring us back into the light. Everything…