One of the teachers of religious law was standing there listening to the debate. He realized that Jesus had answered well, so he asked, “Of all the commandments, which is the most important?” (Mark 12:28, NLT) At the time of Jesus, scholastic consensus held that the Law and the Prophets (the Jewish term for our […]
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The Lord is like a father to his children, tender and compassionate to those who fear him (Psalm 103:13, NLT). Great daddy-daughter relationships are essential for the self-esteem and emotional health of daughters. Recent research has shown that the father’s influence on his daughter’s life shapes her self-image, confidence, and opinions of males. A girl’s
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God has said, “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you” (Hebrews 13:5b, NIV). Defeat comes in many forms, including lost relationships, failed goals, betrayal, sickness, and unforeseen circumstances. We dream of a three-point shot at the end of a basketball game, with the ball sailing through the net in victory, but instead,
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Pray for us, for we are sure that we have a clear conscience, desiring to act honorably in all things (Hebrews 13:18, ESV). I confess something that I did last week that on second thought, I shouldn’t have done. I spent time reviewing things that disappointed others during my ministry. It was a deep rabbit
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The best thing that you can do to improve any relationship is to give honor. The Apostle Paul writes in Romans 12:10, “Outdo one another in showing honor.” Outdoing the other person in giving honor works. Honor is giving respect and value to the other person. We dishonor others because we do not value them.
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