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What the Psalms Teach Us About Jesus as the Great “I AM”
Doctrine Emily DeAngelo Doctrine Emily DeAngelo

What the Psalms Teach Us About Jesus as the Great “I AM”

Discover the profound connections between Jesus' "I AM" statements and the echoes found in the Psalms, revealing His divine identity and purpose. Dive into this exploration to deepen your understanding of how the Old Testament illuminates the New Testament, offering comfort and strength for your faith journey.

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Church Words 101: Ontological
Doctrine Dan Irvin Doctrine Dan Irvin

Church Words 101: Ontological

What makes something real or unreal? How do we categorize and understand the nature of things in the world? Let’s take a deeper look at what ontological means and why it can lead us to a clearer understanding of God’s character.

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“Spiritual, But Not Religious” Culture
Culture Jonathan Thiede Culture Jonathan Thiede

“Spiritual, But Not Religious” Culture

There is a growing popularity of identifying with the phrase, “spiritual, but not religious” in our culture. The first challenge of this ideology is that it creates perceived common ground so long as the values of relative truth are upheld. So, how do we step into this conversation as a Christian?

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The Good Shepherd and His Sheep
Easter Emily Roberts Easter Emily Roberts

The Good Shepherd and His Sheep

One of my favorite stories that my Dad shares from when we were little is about how he used to sleep on the floor, at the top of the stairwell in our home, to keep us safe. This story stirs deep emotion in me because it gives me a striking picture of a father’s sacrifice.

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Becoming Alive in Christ
Christian Living Kay Warheit Christian Living Kay Warheit

Becoming Alive in Christ

In an interview Bill Murray was asked, "What is one thing you wish you had that money can’t buy?” Murray responded that he “would love to have the ability to be really here, really alive, more here all the time.” Is his desire simply the wish of a man or does it express a greater truth from a Holy, Omnipotent God?

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