Category: Bible
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Tips for developing a daily Bible reading plan
I did a survey of people who say that they spend time reading in the Bible everyday. I asked “For people who read the Bible everyday, curious if it’s ever a challenge?” I gave two possible answers There are days where I definitely have to push myself. Nope, never ever a challenge, never fight being lazy…
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A sinner’s guide to repentance
Originally published March 22, 2017 Repentance is sincere remorse or regret for an action. Theologically, repentance is associated with the idea of turning away from sin and turning to God. James 4:7-10 gives what’s almost like a “how to” guide for repentance. It’s not exhaustive, but he says five things that are important to repentance. 1. Repentance involve…
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Strength through the toughest struggles
At the beginning of Romans 5, the Apostle Paul is speaking of the glories of justification by faith. Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. Through him we have also obtained access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we rejoice…
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5 thoughts on being “all things to all people” in the Christian life
Originally published April 11, 2016 In 1 Corinthians 9:19-23, the Apostle Paul talks about being “all things to all people.” In the rest of the passage, he talks about different groups with whom he demonstrates this. While that passage is not an exhaustive guide to ministry, it provides significant insights into how to reach people…
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The destructive force of our words
Originally published as “Only you can prevent forest fires: the destructive force of our words.” Originally published, February 20, 2017 I was in Florida several years ago and Florida was having wildfires. Some areas were evacuating. If a person smoked a cigarette, they were told that they couldn’t throw it on the ground or it would start a…
Josh Benner 