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But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light. – 1 Peter 2:9

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Armor of God: The Helmet of Salvation
ByAlyssa J Howard June 29, 2015May 31, 2020

In his letter to the Ephesians, Paul presented a metaphor that would shape the way Christians view spiritual battle – the act of putting on spiritual armor. Ephesians 6:17 tells us to put on the helmet of salvation. The helmet is often the final piece of armor a soldier puts on before marching out into battle. Yet without…

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Lukewarm Christianity: 8 Ways We Can Avoid It
ByAlyssa J Howard June 8, 2015April 19, 2020

Lukewarm Christianity. It was a term I heard often growing up in the church. It’s described in the book of Revelation where God speaks to the church of Laodicea. This past week, I had a really difficult time letting go of this passage. In our American culture, it is so easy to fulfill our needs…

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When God Proves Who He Is: The Power of Your Story
ByAlyssa J Howard April 13, 2015May 17, 2019

Does Christianity have a future? I recently read an article asking that very question. Our world is rapidly changing. We are taught to question everything. And everyone wants proof. Does God exist? Are the stories of the Bible real? Was Jesus really who He claimed to be? Unfortunately, tangible proof is hard to come by…

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From This Day Forward: Our Chance at a New Beginning
ByAlyssa J Howard January 1, 2015July 22, 2022

I love the beginning of a new year. It is such a motivation to start fresh and begin moving forward towards accomplishing new goals. I find that I am suddenly motivated to start living better, and I know I’m not the only one. The start of a new year brings about New Year’s resolutions. Whether…

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Embrace the Uncomfortable: Stepping Out of Our Comfort Zones to Grow in Our Faith
ByAlyssa J Howard September 25, 2014June 29, 2021

Stepping out of your comfort zone can be frightening. Nobody enjoys being uncomfortable. In fact, most of us despise it, and we will do anything to avoid it. The truth is, however, that our comfort zone can actually be the most dangerous place to be. Why you ask? Because when we are too comfortable, there…

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Wasted Years: A Lesson in How God Lets Nothing Go to Waste
ByAlyssa J Howard September 18, 2014June 29, 2021

What comes to mind when you think of Moses? Maybe the phrase “let my people go” comes to mind. Or perhaps you recall how he parted the Red Sea so that the Israelites could cross over to safety. We remember the great moments of his life, but what about the not-so-great moments? Moses wasn’t always…

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