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Open Bible with dramatic illustrations of Old Testament stories including Balaam's donkey, David and Goliath, and people worshiping under heavenly light

Why the Bible Includes Weird Stories

Many people are surprised when they actually start reading the Bible closely. They expect polished heroes and simple moral lessons.Instead they find: talking donkeys dysfunctional families political intrigue violence betrayal failure Why?...

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Anime illustration of a young boy opening a glowing treasure chest filled with creative items like books, camera, and art supplies, surrounded by boxes labeled "Not Important" and "Not Talented

Don’t Waste What God Put in You

In Matthew 25, Jesus tells a story about servants who were given something valuable. Two used what they were given. One buried it. Not because he couldn’t use it. Because he was...

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Animated cartoon of a man with disgusted expression sitting in a dirty, murky hot tub with floating debris and a rubber duck, with "Mega Sludge Hot Tub Shock" bottle and humorous sign reading "Relax... If You Can Stomach It!

The Danger of Sitting and Soaking

It’s easy to get comfortable in church. Show up. Sit down. Listen. Leave. Do it again next week. And slowly, without realizing it, your faith starts to feel dry. Not because God...

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Animated young woman carrying stack of colorful wrapped gifts beside 1 Peter 4:10 verse about using gifts to serve one another

You Are Not Giftless

Some people believe a lie. They look around and see others teaching, singing, leading, serving… and quietly assume, “I don’t have anything like that.” But God doesn’t make empty people. 1 Peter...

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