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In today’s world, “freedom” is often defined as the ability to act, speak, or think however we want. But Scripture offers a ...

The world is desperate for hope. That’s no surprise. Watching the news can make a person feel hopeless, and struggling with personal circumstances — especially in times of great suffering or grief — ...

Man tends to assume he can control his thoughts and desires. But apart from the power of the Holy Spirit, man is bound to the ...

Jesus was asked what is the greatest commandment in the law. He replied, “Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. This is the first and great ...