Category: sanctification
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What Exactly is a Scoffer?
What’s your go-to response when you come across an unfamiliar word? Do you skip over it or pause to determine its meaning from contextual clues? Or perhaps you actually take a minute or two to look up the definition. When reading works of fiction or certain non-fiction pieces, it may suffice to ignore or speculate…
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2 Truths and Lie: Southern Baptist
Today, in the United States, there exist over nineteen Baptist denominations. Not only is the Southern Baptist denomination the most prominent, in recent years it has become the most “controversial,” at least through the lens of the media. I’ve been affiliated with Southern Baptist churches and their convention (SBC) most of my life. I’ve attended…
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5 Ways for Christians to Move Past Divisiveness
I’d just returned home from a meeting at church where the tension was high, tempers were hot, and the conversation was heated. On the ride home, I’d convinced myself that the only solution was to separate the team, proceed with opposing plans, and hope for the best. As I shared my thoughts with my husband,…
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Why Does God Hate These 7 Things?
Have you ever wondered if God hates certain sins more than others? The Scriptures clearly express God’s disdain for sin. Sin entered the world through the rebellion of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden. Consequently, we are born sinners. We find redemption through Christ’s atoning work on the cross and placing our faith…
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10 Prayers of Protection for Children Returning to School
As a student, I looked forward to the start of a new school year. I am obsessed with school supplies, welcome new beginnings, and am always eager to fill my brain with information. In my youth, it never occurred to me that returning to the classroom brought dread, anxiousness, and worry for many students, especially…
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5 Things the Bible Says About God’s Punishment
Nestled in fiery colored flames, the bold, uppercase words on the highway’s billboard, “TURN BEFORE YOU BURN,” caught my attention. I understood the intent—to provoke an intense sense of urgency to accept Christ or spend eternity in Hell. Although the message was sincere, the approach didn’t sit well with me. Shouldn’t God’s love, not His…
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Praying with the Bible- How to Pray Using God’s Word
I listened intently as beautiful words of praise and adoration flowed from the gentlemen’s lips. His prayer was seamless, natural, as easy as talking to an old friend. Why can’t I pray like that? Why is my prayer such a struggle for me? When I come before God, my heart weighs heavy but my head…
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5 Things to Remember When Your Children Ask Tough Questions
I recently read that the average American spends about an hour a day in the car. For mothers of school-aged children, the amount doubled. And in some cases, the amount of time tripled, which led me to question if I was making the most of “car time” with my children. Answer: not often enough, so…
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Uncomplicating your Prayer Life
Hello! Thank you for joining me today, as we discuss how to uncomplicate our prayer lives. ( full devotion below) I’ve created this free PDF of the Lord’s Prayer, I hope you enjoy! Click here to download. “Uncomplicated Your Prayer Life” Proverb’s 31 Encouragement for Today. “One day Jesus was praying in a certain place.…
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Resources to Grow Your Faith
I recently read the article by Brett McCracken, “ The Wisdom Pyramid,” and it challenged me to think about the information I consume. Does this steady stream of content fuel a God-honoring lifestyle, or does it offer a detour from my personal Bible study priority? We have an unlimited amount of content right at our…
Laura R Bailey 