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Your Bible’s “Early Manuscript” Footnote Explained
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Your Bible’s “Early Manuscript” Footnote Explained

You are reading your Bible and come across a little [a]. You check your Bible’s footnote to find a notation that early manuscripts show a different rendition of this verse or possibly omitted it altogether. Questions start piling up in your head: What are these early manuscripts? Which version of the verse is trustworthy? Which is inspired by God? Do we have a trustworthy copy of the Bible?

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Understanding God’s Will
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Understanding God’s Will

Wouldn’t you just love to magically know God’s will in any situation? Life would be so much easier if we just knew God's plan for our lives, right?

Directions for every twist and turn of your life may not be written out on paper, but God does tell us in His Word how we can test and approve what His will is.

We don't have to wander in the dark.

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6 Attributes of a Redeemed Christian and a Transformed Church
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6 Attributes of a Redeemed Christian and a Transformed Church

We have been made alive in Christ. Now, what do our lives look like? What should they look like? And what impact may that have on the Church?

Paul encourages us to live renewed lives by the mercy of God and to enter into God-centered community with one another. Which of these six attributes do you already wear by His grace, and which do you need to put on today?

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Meditating on Truth with Bible Coloring Pages
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Meditating on Truth with Bible Coloring Pages

The Word of God is alive and active, my friend (Hebrews 14:12). Dwelling on its truth refreshes our soul and renews our minds.

I've been asking God to teach me about patience this year. In response, He has convicted me of my need to take more times of resting in Him. Truly, it has been something that I've had to intentionally practice because it does not come easily to me.

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Overcoming Bitterness with Patience
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Overcoming Bitterness with Patience

Overcoming bitterness can be hard work, but in the end, it's so worth it. While bitterness is a burden to the soul, forgiveness and patience bring freedom. Let's take a look at Psalm 37 as it teaches us how to overcome bitterness with patience.

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Tracing the Bible's Storyline Through 66 Books
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Tracing the Bible's Storyline Through 66 Books

You’ve seen portions of the Bible - maybe you’ve even done a read-through - but there are so many different texts you are still wondering: What is the Bible about? Now you hear me saying there is actually one storyline in the Bible, and your skeptic radar is going off. How is that possible when every page you turn seems to talk about a different topic? 

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Keeping An Eternal Perspective
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Keeping An Eternal Perspective

What happens when you develop an eternal perspective on life - when you choose to keep your eyes on Jesus in the midst of earthly trouble? What does it mean to keep an eternal perspective that brings you peace in all circumstances?The apostles are amazing examples to us of believers totally given to a life of ministry, loving God and loving others, and advancing His kingdom. Let’s learn from them.

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How to Remain Faithful to God in a Faithless World
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How to Remain Faithful to God in a Faithless World

Living out our faith boldly and faithfully is not always easy. Every day, we are confronted with a world that teaches lies and has no interest in the truth. We meet opposition - and often shy away from it. How do we remain faithful, continue to make disciples, and discern between true and false teachings in a world that’s drifting further from the truth?

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