Devotions

Pretending to Love?

Like a lot of things, pretending to love people is easier than actually doing a good job of it.

Devotions

Here to Serve

If being Jesus' disciple means following His example, what does that look like in our interactions with others?

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Copycat Children

As we get older, we grow out of certain child-like behaviors. Are there some that we should keep, though?

Devotions

Better to Act Than to Just Talk

Ever had a big idea that you never acted on? Or, do we subconsciously do that all the time?

Devotions

Carrying the Evidence

Sometimes, we get too chose what will help us remember where we came from. Other times, reminders of our past are acquired without our consent.

Devotions

Be Smart, but Not Sinful

Sharing the great news about Jesus is good, but doesn't need to be a haphazard activity.

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Devotions

Having a Party

In God's Kingdom, celebration doesn't have to wait for Heaven, and everyone is invited.

Devotions

Succeeding, not Replacing 

Since each of us is unique, a change in leadership doesn't have to result in continued uniformity.

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Am I Welcome Here?

What would Jesus do if an overtly demon-possessed person showed up in church?

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Living in Jeans

Wouldn't we be more comfortable when living as we are intended, rather than trying to imitate something that we were never intended to be?

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It’s OK to Be Popular 

What if all Christians were as popular and well-liked as Jesus?

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A Look Inside

If having a transparent refrigerator door makes some of us nervous, what should we think of One who can see into our hearts?

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Separate Works of Art

If our lives were a movie based on a book, have we picked a good book and adapted it faithfully?

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Righteous Anger

There are things worth getting angry about, and others that aren't worth the effort. Let us not burn off all of our energy on the latter, so that we can do some good with the former.

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Nazarene vs. Nazirite

Have you ever had a confusing conversation with someone and realized that they (or you) were using the wrong word, and talking about something completely different?

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Hypocrisy vs. Humility

The very essence of the Christian belief starts with admitting that we fall short of God's ideal, and need help. How well is this message communicated to others, though?

Devotions

Putting On a Good Face

Where is it written that Christians should artificially look or act a certain way to make it look like being a Christian is always great?