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What is you decision?
What Is Your Decision? Mark 14:65 In the late hours of the night, Jesus stood before a religious tribunal; His first appearance after being arrested. The scene was tense, unjust, and deeply revealing. The scribes, elders, and high priests had no interest in the truth; they were hunting for a verdict. Desperate to condemn Jesus, they paraded false witnesses, twisted testimonies, and manipulated the law. Yet none of it held. No charge could stick. No evidence could prove guilt.
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Oct 292 min read
Stay Awake: A Call to Faithfulness
Mark 13:37 – "And what I say to you, I say to all: Stay awake." In a world that never stops moving, where ambition and distraction often drown out spiritual reflection, Jesus' timeless call in Mark 13:37, "Stay awake," resonates louder than ever. That is more than a warning; it's a wake-up call to faithfulness, vigilance, and spiritual clarity. 🌍 The Distraction of the Age Modern life is saturated with noise. From career pursuits to social media, from political unrest to per
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Oct 283 min read
Which is the Greatest Commandment?
In a world full of rules, expectations, and spiritual checklists, Jesus cuts through the noise with a breathtakingly simple answer to a profound question: "Which is the greatest commandment in the Law?" His reply, recorded in Matthew 22:37-39, is both timeless and transformative: 💖 Love God Passionately At the heart of Jesus' answer is a call to passionate, all-consuming love for God. That isn't a casual affection or a weekly obligation; it's a deep, intimate relationship th
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Oct 272 min read
Obeying God's Word-A Call to Reverent Submission
Text: Psalm 119:129–136 "Your statutes are wonderful; therefore I obey them." – Psalm 119:129 (NIV) The Word of God is not merely a text to admire; it is a voice that God wants us to obey. In a world flooded with opinions, trends, and shifting truths, Scripture stands as the unchanging revelation of God's will. Psalm 119:129–136 invites us to rediscover what it means to submit to God's Word, not out of fear or duty, but from a heart of reverent joy. God has designed His Word
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Oct 243 min read
Heaven's Spotlight
Heaven’s Spotlight: The Message in the Midday Glory Focusing on the supernatural clarity of Christ’s call (Acts 26:12–18) There are moments in life when Heaven interrupts the ordinary, when the Light of divine truth breaks through our routines and closes our eyes to everything else. One such moment shines from the pages of Scripture in Acts 26:12 18, where Saul of Tarsus encounters the risen Christ on the road to Damascus. It was noon, the brightest part of the day, yet Saul
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Oct 233 min read


Finding Strength in Faith: How Jesus Empowers Believers in Their Pursuits
Living for and with Christ is the heart and goal of discipleship. When Jesus first called His followers, He invited them to a radical life of surrender and transformation, "Come, follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men" (Mark 1:17). This call was not merely an invitation to observe His teachings, but to participate fully in His mission and character. The Greek word mathētēs (disciple) means learner , pupil , or follower . It describes someone who devotes themselves t
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Oct 223 min read
How Bible Study Can Enrich Your Life
The Bible comes alive when we dissect its content. Like any piece of literature, a failure to read and absorb the Bible's message cheats...
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Sep 9, 20234 min read


What is the Bible?
Introduction The Bible, a sacred and revered text, has had an enduring impact on human history and culture. It's a collection of diverse...
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Aug 13, 20232 min read
The bible is the word of God
Many people read the bible every day. But few of them apply its message to their every day life.
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Aug 13, 20231 min read
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