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What are You Worth?
“For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?” – Mark 8:36-37. When we ask the question how much is someone worth, the answer nearly always is based on how much money that person has, but the verse from the Bible above has an entirely different meaning. In fact, it indicates that there is no amount of money, gold and silver that is worth as much as one human soul. Another way a person’s worth is estimated is by how well dressed and attractive the body is. That is…
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Finding Peace in the storms of life
The Exposition of Matthew The Storm – Part I Introduction In this section of the miracles of Jesus, we’re entering into those miracles involving power over the creation. The great miracles of the Bible, showing God’s power over creation, are very impressing, for example: when Moses parted the Red Sea, the day the sun stood still so Joshua could win a battle with the enemies of God, or when fire from heaven came down and consumed the sacrifice of Elijah, lapping up even the water in the trench. Nothing declared God’s great power more than His control over creation. Jesus did His share of miracles, proving His power over the…
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Where Are You Headed?
“Even though there are days I wish I could change some things in the past, I realize where I am now and where I’m headed is much more important than what I’ve left behind.” – unknown Someone said life is like driving a car; there is a broad windshield and a tiny review mirror. Sometimes people spend more time looking in the rearview mirror than through the windshield where they are headed. No wonder so many lives wind up in a wreck. In life, we are all on a spiritual journey, but the question is: “Where are you headed?” Have you thought whether you are on the right path? All…