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In Luke 18:9–14, Jesus shares the parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector to illustrate the profound impact of humility before God. The Pharisee stands in pride, comparing himself to others, w…

The character of abundant faith is evident in the way we pray and the way we persevere in our relationship with God. When things get tough or don't go the way we want, are you more apt to say God o…

In the parable of the rich man and Lazarus, both of their lives ended in death, both of their eternities were irreversible, and both had a chance to respond before they died, but only Lazarus chose J…

In the parable of the Good Samaritan, Jesus challenges us to redefine who our neighbor is and what it means to love them. This parable, found in Luke 10:25–37, is a powerful reminder that our neighbo…

There is a significant difference between forgiveness and reconciliation. We often think that just because we forgive a person, we must also reconcile with them. While living reconciled in all our re…

Parable of the talents makes us ask lots of questions, and unfortunately, most of them are the wrong ones. We want to know why the servants get different amounts of coins, and we want to know what th…

In Luke 15:11-24, Jesus tells the parable of the Prodigal Son to illustrate the depth of God's love and forgiveness. This parable highlights three profound truths about our Heavenly Father: He is al…

Through Jesus's diverse parables, we unraveled the multifaceted concept of the Kingdom of Heaven. The Kingdom of God, we learned, is not merely a physical domain but a spiritual reign of Jesus, empo…

Jesus’ parable of the sower teaches us about the importance of depth in our spiritual lives. Just like a garden, our faith requires effort, time, and focus to develop deep roots. A shallow faith can’…

We explore the profound truth: "Feelings may not always be factual, but they are always real." Learn how to cultivate a God-loyal heart through God's word and community support, utilize spiritual res…

Through Nebuchadnezzar's story in Daniel 4, we are reminded that true sovereignty belongs to God, and we must recognize His authority, give Him credit, and responsibly manage the blessings He provid…

Join us for Ruth, week 5, as we explore the tale of two grandmothers, opposites in every way yet used powerfully by God. Any family story can glorify God, demonstrating the significance of love in m…

Ruth's story illustrates restoration through her redeemer, not by her own efforts. Her lost home, husband, and hope were all restored in ways she couldn't have imagined, showcasing God's power in re…

Titus is encouraged by Paul to help put the church in order on the island of Crete, calling him and them to live lives steadied by a commitment to goodness. The difficulty, much like our world, is th…

We often pray for God to do more than we can ask or think.  But are we ready to follow him when the very thing he might ask us to do doesn't make sense?  Moreover, are we even in a position to see w…

As we approach the conclusion of our Miracles in Mark series, we're reminded of the profound impact Jesus has had on countless lives. Today, our focus shifts to one of the most remarkable responses t…