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The Cross: A Daily Choice of Love and Surrender
Following Jesus isn’t passive—it’s a bold, daily commitment to deny ourselves and embrace the cross. Through surrender, we find life in Him, trading fleeting worldly gains for eternal joy. Discover how the path of discipleship redefines life, calling us to trust and total devotion. Are you ready to choose the…
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Working Out What God Works In: The Journey of Sanctification
In Philippians 2:12-13, Paul passionately calls believers to “work out [their] salvation,” all the while affirming that it is God who fuels their very will and actions. Our beloved brother, Kenneth Beaton, powerfully unpacks this transformative partnership, illustrating that true sanctification springs not from self-reliance, but from a deep, abiding…
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Doing the Hard Thing in an Evil World
As men, as Christian men, sometimes God calls us to do the hard things. But, what is doing the hard thing? It is doing the right thing. It is the way of righteousness, godliness, and biblical truth. It’s honoring Jesus, His Word, and standing strong in our faith about what…
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Holding Nothing Back: The Call to Preach the Whole Counsel of God
Acts 20:20 and 27 challenge every teacher of God’s Word with Paul’s fearless example: he held nothing back, proclaiming the full counsel of God with clarity and conviction. Kenneth Beaton urges us to embrace this sobering responsibility, guarding against the temptation to soften difficult truths. For the sake of God’s…
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The Radiance of the Gospel: A Reflection on Romans 16:25-27
When we pause to linger over God’s Word, profound truths emerge like breathtaking vistas. Romans 16:25-27 is one such treasure, a doxology rich with the glory of God revealed in the gospel of Christ. Free from the rush of schedules, we can let the Spirit illuminate truths that deeply satisfy…
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Fear, Faith, and Focus: Lessons from the Red Sea
Caught between the Red Sea and an advancing army, the Israelites panicked. But Moses redirected their focus to God’s power and promise: “The LORD will fight for you while you keep silent” (Exodus 14:14). We need to be always reminded to shift our gaze from life’s trials to Christ. In…
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Groaning for Glory: The Spirit’s Work in Adoption
In our study of adoption, Romans 8:23 illuminated a profound truth: groaning is a sign of the Spirit’s work in us. As children of God, we groan under the weight of sin, longing for full redemption and untainted fellowship with our Father. This holy discomfort points us to the treasure…
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From Persecutor to Preacher: The Transformative Power of Grace
Saul’s journey from a relentless persecutor of the church to Paul, a devoted apostle, is a breathtaking story of redemption and renewal. Acts 9 reminds us that no one is beyond the reach of God’s grace. The gospel doesn’t just forgive—it transforms, bringing new life to those who were once…
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Thanksgiving Lost… and Found
I will praise the name of God with a song, and will magnify him with thanksgiving. Psalm 69:30 Say not, “What is the cause that the former days were better than these?” You do not inquire wisely concerning this. Eccl 7:10 Ed Ross writes; Gone are the idyllic Norman Rockwell…
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