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God Has A Promise For You

This devotion begins with humans being called to reflect the rule and reign of God. But people turned away, seeking to build their own Kingdoms. This quickly turned to violence and oppression. Humans lived in rebellion rather than in harmony with God.  Amidst this situation, God called Abraham and Sarah. He came into their lives […]

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Umoja (unity) Christ Prayed For Unity

Let’s be clear, Kwanzaa is a cultural and not religious holiday created by an African American. However, the principles of Kwanzaa (from Swahili) can be found in scripture and can build and enhance families and communities and elevate the political dialogue on issues of importance to all.  Hence, 7 days before the start of the year, […]

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Peace In Decision Making

How many people get into a relationship that they didn’t have peace about and end up miserable? They buy things they didn’t have peace about. They end up in debt. They take a job they didn’t have peace about. They end up frustrated. Here’s the key: If you don’t have peace before you make the […]

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A Thorough Knowledge of the Bible Is worth More than a College Education

The entrance of thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the simple. Psalm 119:130

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What does it mean to be crucified with Christ?

So today I got mad. And I cried for an embarrassingly long amount of time over it. Did someone die? No. Did a friendship end? Nope. A friend and I were arranging my brand new writing space, a room I had wanted for a long time. We began to place my books on the closet-turned […]

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Harmony of the Body of Christ

The Ecclesia is collectively the Body of Christ.  This is undisputed in its apostolic doctrine. 

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life

The Ailing World of Trump

As Thomas Jefferson famously put it, “the earth belongs to the living”, and it is our responsibility to ensure adults with sufficient intellect and curiosity are there to guide the world to a new understanding which Trumps the tyrannical second class approach to world affairs of bigotry and division.