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In a world consumed by chaos and uncertainty, living a peaceable life may seem like an impossible task. The constant barrage of war, political strife, inflation, family stress, and cultural clashes can make it difficult to find a sense of tranquility and harmony. However, despite the challenges we face, it is essential to strive for […]

The title of this article is taken directly from Exodus 23:7 in Jesus’ Bible. It is an instruction telling us to keep a large distance between ourselves and anything false. In this section of Exodus, there is quite a list of what to do and what not to do. This is the only directive in

Upon hearing a recent family incident, an acquaintance commented to me, “You could probably make a month of sermons out of that story!” Though ministers regularly work personal stories into their teachings, that is not my thing. Of course, it makes sense for teachers to connect to their listeners through stories and everyday experiences. People

God breaking in In Jesus’ Bible, there is no event that has had such a lasting effect on all humanity as God’s speaking the ten commandments from the top of Mount Sinai. Please grab your Bible and read the account of this event in Exodus 20:1-17. Tradition tells us that when God spoke these words,

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The ancient world generally did not value women as people. They were often pawns, barter, simply property; even in temple worship, the role was temple prostitution. They were often viewed as defective men. The biblical world had a different view. Genesis records that Eve is “flesh of my flesh and bone of my bone” a

Jesus of Nazareth was a Master Teacher. His study of Scripture and long hours of prayer, coupled with his reliance on the Holy Spirit, meant that he spoke the words of God in spirit and truth. He knew the God who spoke the Word, and he taught the heart behind the Word. Where the religious

If You, O LORD, kept track of iniquities, then who, O Lord, could stand? But with You there is forgiveness (s’licha), so that You may be feared. Psalm 130:3-4 Forgiveness is at the heart of freedom, personally and relationally. True forgiveness will restore relationships, heal the broken-hearted, and may even cure physical ailments. However, many