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Brokenness that Leads to Restoration

Because Jonah was afraid to participate in God’s mission, he now found himself in a helpless and hopeless situation. It was in this moment of...

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The Fear of Participating in the Mission of God

Jonah did not want to go to the city and people of Ninevah where God was sending him. In an effort to escape this calling...

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The Bravery and Boldness of Mary

Very few disciples drew close to Jesus as He was crucified. Jesus’ mother Mary, Mary the wife of a disciple named Clopas, and Mary Magdalene...

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The Bravery and Boldness of Rahab

As God’s people moved toward the Promised Land of Canaan, a major obstacle stood in their way—the city of Jericho. One of its citizens, Rahab,...

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The Bravery and Boldness of Shiphrah and Puah

When the Hebrews were enslaved in Egypt, they continued to multiply in numbers. The Egyptian king ordered the deaths of all male babies. The Hebrew...

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Imitate Christ

The name Christian means “little Christ,” or someone who imitates Jesus. In other words, it should be evident to others that Christ is alive in...

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Loving Someone Is a Choice

Healthy relationships are not accidental, but instead require consistent investment. Even in the context of healthy and God-honoring relationships, we must live with intentional and...

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The Grass Isn’t Always Greener

Marriage is certainly a good thing to be pursued. But we must be careful not to make the status of marriage, or even marriage and...

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Marriage: It’s Not About You

We often view relationships as a means to satisfy our personal wants, needs, and agendas. But through the example of marriage, God reminds us that...

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God Designed Marriage to Demonstrate the Gospel

Of all the word-pictures God could’ve chosen to demonstrate the gospel to the world, He chose marriage. The sacrificial and servant-nature of the relationship between...

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