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Tag Archives: spiritual growth
Persecution; November 15, 2025
1 Peter 4:16 However, if you suffer as a Christian, do not be ashamed, but praise God that you bear that name. I preached on verses 10-11 just this past Sunday, and the temptation is there to do it again! … Continue reading
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Tagged bible, boldness, christianity, commitment, faith, God, God's kingdom, Jesus, persecution, representing Christ, social pressure, spiritual growth, testing, the world system
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Goals; November 10, 2025
Hebrews 12:14 Make every effort to live in peace with everyone and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord. This particular verse is really being put to the test right now, with all the political divisions that are … Continue reading
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Assurance of Salvation; November 4, 2025
1 Thessalonians 5:23-24 May God himself, the God of peace, sanctify you through and through. May your whole spirit, soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. The one who calls you is faithful, and he will do it. A … Continue reading
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Tagged anxiety, assurance of salvation, bible, choice, christianity, faith, God, God's grace, human weakness, Jesus, spiritual growth, trusting God
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Caring; November 3, 2025
1 Thessalonians 3:8 For now we really live, since you are standing firm in the Lord. It’s interesting that this verse makes a lot more sense in Japanese than it does in English. There is a standard Japanese expression that simply … Continue reading
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Tagged a reason to live, bible, burnout, caring, christianity, emotional engagement, faith, God, God's care, Ikigae, Jesus, love, spiritual growth
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Christian Interaction; October 31, 2025
Colossians 2:6-7 So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness. This is something that needs to be … Continue reading
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Tagged bible, Body life, Christian living, christianity, faith, foundation, God, Jesus, learning, roots, spiritual growth, spiritual needs, teaching
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Proclaiming Christ; October 22, 2015
Philippians 1:18 But what does it matter? The important thing is that in every way, whether from false motives or true, Christ is preached. And because of this I rejoice. Philippians is so rich! Verse 21, the last in today’s … Continue reading
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Tagged being witnesses, bible, christianity, evangelism, faith, Francis of Assisi, God, Jesus, Philippians, preaching, spiritual growth, the Holy Spirit
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Relationships; October 21, 2025
Philippians 1:3-5 I thank my God every time I remember you. In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now, With the theme of The Joy of the … Continue reading
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Tagged bible, christianity, extroverts, faith, God, humility, interactions, introverts, Jesus, joy, loners, love, marriage, relationships, spiritual growth
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One Body; October 12, 2025
1 Corinthians 12:27 Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it. This is a vitally important verse that puts the point on all that Paul has written about how the different parts … Continue reading
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Tagged bible, body parts, christianity, faith, focus, God, Jesus, organization vs. organism, spiritual growth, The Body of Christ, the Bride of Christ, the Church, unity, variety
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The Upper Room Discourse; September 26, 2025
John 15:9-10 “As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Now remain in my love. If you keep my commands, you will remain in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commands and remain in his love.” Every … Continue reading
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