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Have We Lost Our First Love of Jesus?

Cultivating Faith, Drawing Close to God

We have lost something that was once so close to us. Our love for Jesus, our first love, has grown dull and weak in our hearts as we seek self-sufficiency, become complacent, and allow our love for Jesus to become lukewarm. To regain the passion and zeal for our faith in Jesus, we must return to our first love and rediscover how to live a life of obedience and devotion to Him. Find out more about how to do this by reading Returning to Jesus, Our First Love!

Have we lost our first love? Is our self-sufficiency robbing us of our need for daily intimacy with Jesus? In Revelation 3:20, Jesus says, “Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come into him and eat with him, and he with me.” While many […]

The Day of Atonement – Why Yom Kippur is Still Important Today

Bible Studies, Cultivating Faith, Drawing Close to God

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Every year, Jews worldwide celebrate Yom Kippur or the Day of Atonement. Repentance. Confession. Humility. These three heart postures envelop the holiest day of the Jewish year. During this second fall festival (Yom Teruah or Rosh Hashanah is the first), the Creator of heaven and earth judged the nation’s sins, cleansing them from unrighteousness. While Israel […]

The Ultimate 12-Step Guide to Studying the Bible

Bible Series, Bible Study Methods, Cultivating Faith, Drawing Close to God, God's Word, Power Of Praise, Powerful Prayer

If you're feeling overwhelmed by studying the Bible, this 12 step guide help get you started studying with confidence. Learn how to read and understand Scripture like never before!

If you’re new to bible study, it can be intimidating, difficult, and perhaps a bit overwhelming. But Bible study is not only for spiritual leaders or pastors—it’s for everyone who wants to know the God of the Bible better. But with so many options, it’s hard to know where to start. So what are some […]