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Seven Verses Every Christian Should Know

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                                The Bible is a big book and can be a daunting read. Most Christians go their whole lives without truly understanding all of it. Many Christians go their whole lives without reading all of it. That is unfortunate, but also somewhat understandable. Not everyone is meant to be a Bible scholar. Still, we’re all charged with sharing the Gospel. You can’t do that without knowing the Bible to some extent. You have to know enough of the Bible to be able to explain what the Gospel actually is. Additionally, as you share the Gospel, you will likely encounter common questions from unbelievers. Knowledge of God’s Word is what will empower you to answer many of those questions. No one learned the Bible overnight. Everyone has to start somewhere. This entry can serve as a good starting point. Below you’ll find seven Bible verses that every Christian should know. If you want to start your jo...

The Fragile Vase: Trust, Forgiveness, and Reconciliation in a Shattered World

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                  Imagine someone you love approaching you, eyes wide with wonder, hands trembling with awe. In their arms is a vase—not just any vase, but one crafted by the very hands of the Creator. Every curve, color, and line has been shaped with divine care. They place it in your hands and say, " Please, this is precious to me. I trust you. " You accept it, you promise to honor that trust—but somehow, whether through negligence, weariness, or sheer accident, the unthinkable happens. The vase slips from your grasp and shatters on the ground. You reach out in horror, but it’s too late. No matter how carefully you gather the pieces or how painstakingly you glue them back together, the cracks remain. The vase can still be beautiful, still be useful—but it will never be exactly the same again. What now? Forgiveness is the grace that allows us to begin again. Standing before the broken pieces, the owner of the vase sees the damage and, to you...