The Bible is filled with stories of miracles. By an Oxford definition, miracle is “a surprising and welcome event that is not explicable by natural or scientific laws and is therefore considered to be the work of a divine agency.” Our life is filled with miracles—whether we realized it or not—because we are God's masterpiece …
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Have you ever wondered how long life has existed on earth? Well, the answer depends on which “lens” you use. Seeing through the lens of science, life is estimated to have existed on earth for about 3.5 to 3.7 billion years. From a Biblical perspective, however, life on earth is believed to have existed for …
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As Christ's followers and believers, we have been granted a special position that gives us privilege to have an everlasting relationship with God the Creator as our heavenly Father. This relationship is not something that we earn, but it is given to us by His grace through faith in Jesus. From Scripture, we know our …
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My recent devotion reminds me of a topic that I have hoped to discuss and write about: lamenting to God. Early this year I felt that God was drawing people—myself included, of course—into a deeper relationship with Him. And I believe He is still inviting people unto Him today. Lament is a profound expression of …
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One of the most powerful statements proclaimed by Jesus Christ during His life on earth is recorded in the gospel of Matthew: “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the …
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Who does not want a clean house? Who does not like a clean car? What if we are originally “wired” or “designed” to love and to long for things that are clean and pure? There is an important spiritual principle revealed in Scripture that the Lord has reminded me of recently: “Blessed are the pure in …
What is LOVE? As Christians, we often hear this word, especially in church services and within the community. But do we really understand the true meaning of love apart from God’s revelation in the Scriptures? Many of us have probably learned there are four different Greek words for “love”: eros (romantic love), philia (friendly love), …
Continue reading Five Divine Acts of Love: A Reflection On God’s Love In Christ Jesus
This summer my pastor encouraged the church congregation to share their faith testimonies—of how they came to faith in God as believers in Christ. I was encouraged to share a written (one-page) faith testimony—of how I became a Christian and how God has transformed my life. I thought it might be useful to share it …
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Trust is the foundation of relationship—be it a personal one (such as marriage or friendship) or a professional one (such as business or employment). When you purchase a product online, typically you will need to pay in advance and then the product will be delivered to you. This means you pay the seller not only …
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This year is my twelfth year living as a Christian (since I got baptized). I was born in a Christian family, inherited my parents' religion. Yet, to be honest, I did not want to blindly follow my parents' belief as I grew up. In my youth life, I often struggled with a lot of questions …
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