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The Seriousness of Idolatry
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The Seriousness of Idolatry

“I am the Lord. That is my name. I will not give my glory to another; I will not let idols take the praise that should be Mine.” - Isaiah 42:8 When we worship or think anything is higher than God, we are making it an idol. If we

  • Teresa Sturek
Teresa Sturek Mar 27, 2023 • 1 min read
Why are There so Many Types of Bibles?
Bible Basics

Why are There so Many Types of Bibles?

When you begin reading the Bible for the first time, you may get overwhelmed with all the options available. Looking at all the options of Bibles available in a Christian bookstore or online, there is a seemingly endless number of choices: gift Bibles, Bibles for men, women, military Bibles – the

  • Michael Sturek
Michael Sturek Mar 24, 2023 • 3 min read
Does God Get Mad?
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Does God Get Mad?

“The LORD doesn’t become angry quickly, but He has great love. He forgives sin and law breaking. But the LORD never forgets to punish guilty people. When parents sin, He will also punish their children, their grandchildren, their great-grandchildren, and their great-great-grandchildren.” - Numbers 14:18 The Bible says

  • Teresa Sturek
Teresa Sturek Mar 21, 2023 • 2 min read
What to Expect as a Christian
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What to Expect as a Christian

“My friends, do not be surprised at the terrible trouble which now comes to test you. Do not think that something strange is happening to you. But be happy that you are sharing in Christ’s sufferings so that you will be happy and full of joy when Christ comes

  • Teresa Sturek
Teresa Sturek Mar 17, 2023 • 2 min read
Biblical Characteristics of Love
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Biblical Characteristics of Love

“Love is patient and kind. Love is not jealous, it does not brag, and it is not proud. Love is not rude, is not selfish, and does not get upset with others. Love does not count up wrongs that have been done. Love takes no pleasure in evil but rejoices

  • Teresa Sturek
Teresa Sturek Mar 15, 2023 • 2 min read
God the Master Plan Maker
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God the Master Plan Maker

“I say this because I know what I am planning for you,” says the LORD. “I have good plans for you, not plans to hurt you. I will give you hope and a good future.”- Jeremiah 29:11 God is the ultimate plan maker. He plans out our lives

  • Teresa Sturek
Teresa Sturek Mar 13, 2023 • 2 min read
Why is the Bible Split in Two?
Bible Basics

Why is the Bible Split in Two?

If you are a new Christian or new to reading the Bible, you might have wondered why the Bible seems to be split in two. Why is there a New Testament and an Old Testament? Does the New replace the Old? The most important thing to understand before answering these

  • Michael Sturek
Michael Sturek Mar 10, 2023 • 1 min read
When We Struggle to Believe
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When We Struggle to Believe

“Immediately the father cried out, ‘I do believe! Help me to believe more!’”-Mark 9:24 We are not alone when we struggle with doubt in what God can do. We struggle to believe that He can heal a sickness, pain, or provide for us with another job when we

  • Teresa Sturek
Teresa Sturek Mar 8, 2023 • 2 min read
When We Struggle with Prayer
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When We Struggle with Prayer

“Also, the Spirit helps us with our weakness. We do not know how to pray as we should. But the Spirit himself speaks to God for us, even begs God for us with deep feelings that words cannot explain.”- Romans 8:26 How many times have you struggled with

  • Teresa Sturek
Teresa Sturek Mar 6, 2023 • 2 min read
The Truth will Set You Free
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The Truth will Set You Free

“Do not lie to each other. You have left your old sinful life and the things you did before. You have begun to live the new life, in which you are being made new and are becoming like the One who made you. This new life brings you the true

  • Teresa Sturek
Teresa Sturek Mar 3, 2023 • 2 min read
Holy Action
Articles

Holy Action

In Exodus 20, the Ten Commandments were given to the children of Israel. They were meant to be followed as God's moral directive for the people who were to represent the one true God among the nations. This revelation set them apart. They were to be as "a city that

  • Charlie Wilkinson
Charlie Wilkinson Mar 1, 2023 • 2 min read
What We do with Money Matters
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What We do with Money Matters

“Don’t store treasures for yourselves here on earth where moths and rust will destroy them, and thieves can break in and steal them. But store your treasures in heaven where they cannot be destroyed by moths or rust and where thieves cannot break in and steal them. Your heart

  • Teresa Sturek
Teresa Sturek Feb 27, 2023 • 2 min read
Being Changed by the Blood of Jesus
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Being Changed by the Blood of Jesus

“How much more is done by the blood of Christ. He offered Himself through the eternal Spirit as a perfect sacrifice to God. His blood will make our consciences pure from useless acts so we may serve the living God.” - Hebrews 9:14 Do you remember what it was

  • Teresa Sturek
Teresa Sturek Feb 24, 2023 • 2 min read
When Jesus Divides
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When Jesus Divides

“Do you think I came to bring peace on earth? No, I tell you, but division. From now on there will be five in one family divided against each other, three against two and two against three. They will be divided, father against son and son against father, mother against

  • Teresa Sturek
Teresa Sturek Feb 22, 2023 • 2 min read
What Is a Sermon?
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What Is a Sermon?

What comes to mind when you think about a sermon? With different denominations, worship styles and agendas, sermons today sometimes can feel more like motivational speeches or platforms for social issues. Contrary to these styles of preaching, Belgic Confession article 29 says that one of the marks of a true

  • Michael Sturek
Michael Sturek Feb 20, 2023 • 3 min read
The Importance of Hanging Around Godly People
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The Importance of Hanging Around Godly People

“Happy are those who don’t listen to the wicked, who don’t go where sinners go, who don’t do what evil people do.” - Psalm 1:1 Who we hang around with can impact our actions, attitude, and our mood. The Bible tells us the people we hang

  • Teresa Sturek
Teresa Sturek Feb 17, 2023 • 1 min read
When We Love Others with Our Actions
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When We Love Others with Our Actions

“My children, we should love people not only with words and talk, but by our actions and true caring.”- 1 John 3:18 Anyone can say, “I love you,” or, “I will pray for you.” But, let’s be honest, how many times have you told someone that you

  • Teresa Sturek
Teresa Sturek Feb 15, 2023 • 2 min read
The Hope Found in Apostle Paul’s Conversion
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The Hope Found in Apostle Paul’s Conversion

“In Jerusalem Saul was still threatening the followers of the Lord by saying he would kill them. So, he went to the high priest and asked him to write letters to the synagogues in the city of Damascus. Then if Saul found any followers of Christ’s Way, men or

  • Teresa Sturek
Teresa Sturek Feb 13, 2023 • 2 min read
Biblical Aspects About Aging
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Biblical Aspects About Aging

“So, we do not give up. Our physical body is becoming older and weaker, but our spirit inside us is made new every day.”- 2 Corinthians 4:16 No one wants to get old, or feel or look like it, especially when society considers aging a negative thing. The

  • Teresa Sturek
Teresa Sturek Feb 10, 2023 • 1 min read
Being a Friend or Foe of God
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Being a Friend or Foe of God

“While we were God’s enemies, He made us His friends through the death of his Son. Surely, now that we are His friends, He will save us through his Son’s life.” - Romans 5:10 Have you ever had a person in your life that you felt like

  • Teresa Sturek
Teresa Sturek Feb 8, 2023 • 2 min read
God is More Than a Lifeguard
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God is More Than a Lifeguard

“And you were dead in the trespasses and sins in which you once walked, following the course of this world, following the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that is now at work in the sons of disobedience— among whom we all once lived in the passions

  • Michael Sturek
Michael Sturek Feb 6, 2023 • 2 min read
Our Daily Need for Repentance
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Our Daily Need for Repentance

“John said, ‘Change your hearts and lives because the kingdom of heaven is near.’” – Matthew 3:2 Saying and feeling sorry can be very difficult, especially for humans because the Bible says that “a person’s mind is evil (Jeremiah 17:9).” Being sorry is what it takes for God

  • Teresa Sturek
Teresa Sturek Feb 3, 2023 • 1 min read
God Does All That He Pleases
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God Does All That He Pleases

Children rarely do as they please. What they do is dependent on their parents and other parental figures in their lives. Teenagers have more ability to do as they please but are still limited by teachers and parents. Adults are limited by their bosses and family. The very rich and

  • Michael Sturek
Michael Sturek Feb 1, 2023 • 3 min read
One Sure Thing
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One Sure Thing

“For His own sake, the Lord won’t leave His people. Instead, He was pleased to make you His own people.” - 1 Samuel 12:22 One of the most important things to know as a Christian is when we are God’s people, nothing can separate us from His

  • Teresa Sturek
Teresa Sturek Jan 30, 2023 • 2 min read
Why is Obedience So Hard?
Devotionals

Why is Obedience So Hard?

“The LORD God commanded him, ‘You may eat the fruit from any tree in the garden, but you must not eat the fruit from the tree which gives the knowledge of good and evil. If you ever eat fruit from that tree, you will die!’” - Genesis 2:16-17 “When

  • Teresa Sturek
Teresa Sturek Jan 27, 2023 • 2 min read

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