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The Promised Land matters to Christians, not because we’re waiting to inherit a strip of land in the Middle East, but because the promise of land always pointed to something greater: the establishment of God’s people dwelling in God’s presence under the rule of God’s King.
When I first trusted in Jesus, I was excited to have found peace with God and the hope of heaven. But that was about all I understood. The more I read the Bible, the more I realized that salvation is far bigger and deeper than I had ever imagined.
The Bible describes three key ways that God’s Spirit transforms a person. Seeking Him in these areas invites more of the change that He’s pleased to give.
You’re trying hard, doing your best—but something still feels off. Why doesn’t life work the way it should? This post explores the often-ignored reason behind our struggles and points to the hope of real change.
Most people read the Bible and look for the “practical parts.” We want to see how the Bible applies to our lives. In the process, we often end up skipping over the passages that show how God gives us the strength to apply those practical passages. The result can be frustration or hypocrisy. One of the areas of Scripture that we need to come to terms with if we want to grow is the theme of identity. Let me explain.
What if a classic novel could help you see the message of the Bible more clearly? One unforgettable story by Charles Dickens opened my eyes to understand Jesus in a way I didn’t expect.
