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Casting Your Pearls: When We Started Questioning Paul Part I

The author recounts their experience of questioning Pauline teachings, leading to unexpected persecution from their preacher. Despite approaching the topic privately, their inquiry sparked a public attack during a sermon. This incident highlights the challenges of seeking truth within the church, where questioning can result in spiritual ambush and betrayal.

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Gardening Wisdom: The Good Seed and Chaff

The piece reflects on the joys of gardening, emphasizing the transformative process of sowing seeds and harvesting. It draws parallels to biblical lessons on separating valuable seeds from the chaff, highlighting spiritual significance in faith and personal growth. Readers are encouraged to examine their spiritual practices and actively plant seeds of the Word.

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Is the Most High the Pilot of Your Life?

The content explores the metaphor of life as a journey, questioning who really controls our direction—the individual or the Most High. It emphasizes the importance of surrendering control for a smoother journey, likening human attempts to steer one’s own life to a backseat driver. Trusting divine guidance leads to better outcomes.

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Heart Knowledge of God vs. Head Knowledge Explained

The content explores the distinction between head knowledge and heart knowledge regarding faith in God. It emphasizes the importance of a personal relationship with Him, advocating for genuine submission and action in repentance rather than mere intellectual recognition. Ultimately, it encourages readers to cultivate deep faith and examine their spiritual fruit.

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Unbreakable Faith

The post reflects on the contrasts between historical mandates, like King Nebuchadnezzar’s decree to worship a golden idol, and modern health mandates. It emphasizes the importance of unbreakable faith amidst absurdity, drawing parallels between biblical tales and contemporary challenges. It encourages humor, hope, and staying true to one’s beliefs during turbulent times.

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Friction in Relationships: Biblical Perspectives

The content discusses how to manage friction in relationships, emphasizing the importance of not arguing without cause. It references biblical teachings encouraging peace, love, and God’s involvement in conflicts. The text suggests that reflecting God’s love can transform challenging interactions, urging readers to invite God into their struggles for guidance and strength.

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Wooded Path and Prayer Rocks

The narrative reflects on a cherished wooded path and sacred prayer rocks that symbolize a profound spiritual journey. These elements serve as reminders to retreat into our inner selves for intimate communion with God. The journey encourages personal commitment to faith amidst life’s distractions, offering solace and introspection through nature’s beauty.

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Unanswered Prayers: How to Pray

The content emphasizes the importance of prayer in connecting with God. It discusses various forms of prayer, including praise, confession, thanksgiving, supplication, and intercession. Unanswered prayers are explained as opportunities for reflection and growth, underscoring the importance of aligning with God’s will. Ultimately, a fulfilling prayer life requires sincerity and trust in divine guidance.

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Fear Not: Fear is a Liar

There is a meme that gets passed around Facebook that says the phrase “Fear not” is in the Bible 365 times, a verse for every day of the year… Well, that would be great if it were true, but 365 is not correct. Depending on which version of the Bible you use, the number is…