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Acts 19:8 He entered the synagogue, and for three months debated boldly with persuasive arguments about the kingdom of God. From the start the followers of Jesus were already making Christianity into a left-brained, intellectual argument. In many ways we … Continue reading →

John 16:21 “When a woman is in labor, she is in anguish because her hour has arrived; but when she has given birth to a child, she no longer remembers the pain because of her joy that a child has … Continue reading →

Mark 16:15 “Go into the whole world and proclaim the gospel to every creature.” Jesus wants us proclaim the Good News. But what exactly is the Good News? Christians will give you many different answers to that one. What did … Continue reading →

Acts 17:26-28 He made from one the whole human race to dwell on the entire surface of the earth, and he fixed the ordered seasons and the boundaries of their regions, so that people might seek God, even perhaps grope … Continue reading →

Psalm 138:3 When I cried out, you answered; you strengthened my spirit. How often do we instinctively cry out to God for help? Seems to happen quite frequently…at least with me. Seems we have a built-in need for Something bigger … Continue reading →

John 15:16 “It was not you who chose me, but I who chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit that will remain.” We all start out in life believing that we are the center of the universe … Continue reading →

John 15:12 “This is my commandment: love one another as I love you.” This one line is enough to keep each of us busy the rest of our lives without judging anyone else. Each of us is commanded to love … Continue reading →

Psalm 96:1-2 Sing to the Lord a new song; sing to the Lord, all the earth. Sing to the Lord, bless his name; announce his salvation day after day. Ever listen to the birds in the morning? It’s like they … Continue reading →

John 15:5 “I am the vine, you are the branches. Whoever remains in me and I in him will bear much fruit, because without me you can do nothing.” Jesus said that God is the vine grower and He is … Continue reading →

Acts 14:22 They strengthened the spirits of the disciples and exhorted them to persevere in the faith, saying, “It is necessary for us to undergo many hardships to enter the kingdom of God.” Paul and Barnabus were rallying the followers … Continue reading →