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Power of the Cross – A Simple Story of Redemption and Hope
“Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me.” This prayer is appropriate for every soul, and at any time and in every place may be offered to God in the name and through the merit of Christ. The thought that God can take a poor, sinful, sorrowful human…
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Practical Preaching – Delivering Sermons That Transform Lives
Inspired by love for Christ and for the souls for whom He has died they feel an intense earnestness to act their part with fidelity and preach quiet sermons of practical godliness. Selfishness is the strongest and most general of human impulses, the struggle of the soul between sympathy and covetousness is an unequal contest;…
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Book of Malachi – Message for God’s People Today
“Honor the Lord with thy substance and with the first fruits of all thine increase; so, shall thy barns be filled with plenty and thy presses shall burst out with new wine.” Proverbs 3: 9, 10 “There is that scatters and yet increases and there is that withholds more than his meat, but it tends…
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Coworkers with God – Our Role in His Mission and Purpose
“Honor the Lord with thy substance, and with the first fruits of all thine increase: so shall thy barns be filled with plenty, and thy presses shall burst out with new wine.” Proverbs 3:9, 10. “There is that scatters, and yet increases; and there is that withholds more than is meet, but it tends to poverty.…
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What Is the Church? Its Identity, Purpose, and Role Today
If you lose Heaven, you lose everything; if you gain Heaven, you gain everything. God tests and proves us by the common occurrences of life. It is the little things which reveal the chapters of the heart. It is a great thing to be a child of God, and a joint-heir with Jesus Christ. The Bible…
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What Is Christian Nationalism? Exploring Project 2025’s Mandate
The Second Coming of Jesus is imminent. There are two movements that are growing and maturing. Christian Nationalism and Project 2025, The Mandate for Leadership. Christian nationalism is a term used to describe a political and cultural ideology that seeks to merge Christianity with national identity or governance. It is characterized by the belief that the…
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Religious Freedom – Conscience, Liberty, and End-Time Faith
Religious Freedom in the United States Religious freedom in the United States is a fundamental and constitutionally protected right that allows individuals to practice their chosen religion or no religion at all without interference or discrimination from the government. This concept is enshrined in the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, which states: “Congress shall…
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What is a Martyr or Martyrdom?
Martyrdom refers to the act of willingly sacrificing one’s life or enduring great suffering, often for a cause or belief that is deeply held. A person who undergoes this sacrifice is called a martyr. Martyrdom is frequently associated with religious or political contexts, where individuals may face persecution or death for their faith, principles, or advocacy…
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Trans Fats – Their Impact on Health and Wellness
What Are Trans Fats? Trans fats, or trans fatty acids, are a type of unsaturated fat that have at least one double bond in the trans configuration. This means that the hydrogen atoms attached to the carbon atoms in the double bond are on opposite sides of the carbon chain. Trans fats can occur naturally…
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Islam, Christianity, and Judaism – Views on the Second Coming
Islam, Christianity, and Judaism all anticipate a divine return. However, each religion views it differently. Origins of Islam The origins of Islam can be traced back to the 7th century CE in the Arabian Peninsula. The founder of Islam is Prophet Muhammad, who is considered the last prophet in a long line of prophets…
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Christian Nationalism – Theocracy or Theonomy?
Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth. —John 17:17 A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are My disciples, if you love one another. —John 13: 34-35 The drums for Christian Nationalism have been beating…
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Promises of Jesus: Peace, Safety, and a Glorious Future
We are living at the end of time; some say the time of the end of earth’s history. When we read the promises of Jesus, we understand it to be a most special and glorious time. We have been chosen and born for a time like this. Much is being said that our future will…
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Signs of the Second Coming: 7 Biblical Clues of Christ’s Return
These seven signs of the Second Coming are being fulfilled before our very eyes; they indicate that His return to earth is imminent! Get ready! Get ready! Jesus is coming soon! SIGN #1: Signs in the Religious World “Take heed that no one deceives you. For many will come in My name, saying, ‘I am…
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America in Prophecy: Revelation 13 and the Final Crisis
It is time to wake up! We are privileged people living in this special time for this time, see the biblical fulfillment of America in prophecy. Friends, we are living in the time of the end. The fast-fulfilling signs of the times declare that the coming of Christ is near at hand. The days in…
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Just War Theory: Is War Ever Justified According to Scripture?
The Signs of the Times and the End of the Age Matthew 24:3-7 Now as He sat on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to Him privately, saying, “Tell us, when will these things be? And what will be the sign of Your coming, and of the end of the age?” And Jesus answered and…
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What is the Church?
Ellen G. White, provides several insights into her definition of the church, emphasizing its spiritual, communal, and missional aspects. Her writings portray the church as more than a mere organization or institution; it is a divinely appointed, living body of believers united in faith and purpose. The following is a summary of her key definitions…
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God’s Plan – What Comes After Israel’s Failure?
It was God’s plan that the children of Israel, the seed of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob were to live, share and spread the good news of the Creator of the universe to the entire world. Sadly this purpose was never fully met until the incarnation, the coming of the Messiah, the Son of God, Jesus…
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Calvary – What Happened On and Because of the Cross
The word “Calvary” appears just once in the New King James Bible, in Luke chapter 23: “And when they had come to the place called Calvary, there they crucified Him . . . ” (verse 33). It was the site of Jesus’ gruesome death—written as “Golgotha” in the Aramaic and appearing this way in Matthew, Mark, and John. It…
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Collapse of Society: Is Civilization’s Fall Predicted in the Bible?
What is Societal or Civilizational Collapse? Societal collapse (also known as civilizational collapse) is the fall of a complex human society characterized by the loss of cultural identity, self-centeredness, lawlessness, lack of Biblical values, downfall of government, and the rise of violence. Possible causes of a societal collapse include natural catastrophe, lack of Biblical core values (the two great commandments), self-centeredness, war,…
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7 Last Words of Jesus: Final Statements from the Cross
Even though it’s hard to think of Jesus the Son of God, the Creator, on the cross, focusing on the cross gives meaning to the infinite sacrifice of the Godhead in the incarnation, death, resurrection and ascension of Jesus Christ. Scripture tells us that the last words of Jesus involved seven distinct statements while He…
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Modern Self – Identity, Autonomy, and Faith in Today’s World
What is the modern self? Let’s dive in and start with a series of questions: Am I to be understood primarily in terms of my obligations toward and dependence upon others? Does education consist in training me in the demands and expectations of the wider culture and forming me shaping me into that which will…
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Gender Confusion: What Is a Real Man According to Scripture?
Would you agree that the world or culture is against REAL men and women? Much of the world, especially Western culture, is drowning in gender confusion. What is a REAL man or a REAL woman? How would you teach that to a child or anyone searching for an answer? The consistent message from the pseudo-intellectuals…
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What Does It Mean to Surrender to God? A Biblical Guide to Full Surrender
“Surrender” isn’t the most inspiring word. Its simplest definition is “to give up,” an act rarely celebrated. And when you imagine the word by itself, what do you envision? A white flag peeking out from smoking ruins? Beaten soldiers falling on their faces in shame? Are any of the pictures flashing through your mind positive?…
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God’s Promises: Seven Key Promises to Strengthen Your Faith
God’s promises are true. God does not lie. God speaks and it is. According to Everett Storms, a schoolteacher from Ontario, Canada, there are 7,467 promises in the Bible, one each day for twenty years. The overarching theme of God’s promises is: God has got this. Don’t be discouraged. Whatever happens, have faith in God, God will take…