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The Parable of the Talents: Meaning, Commentary and Takeaway

The parable of the talents is contained within Jesus’ teaching on the Kingdom of Heaven. He is describing an aspect of the Kingdom of Heaven (Matthew 25:1). In short, the parable says that a man was about to set out on a journey. Before he left, he entrusted three of his servants with differing amounts […]

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Who Were The Minor Prophets? A List and Bible Study

by Jack Wellman

Why are the Minor Prophets called ”minor?” Who are these men and what was their purpose in writing their books? The Minor Prophets The Minor Prophets are not called minor because they are unimportant but because of the size of their books. Prophets like Jeremiah, Isaiah and Ezekiel have large books and so these prophets […]

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Bible Character Study on Barnabas

by David Peach

Barnabas is a man who was very instrumental in the spread of the Gospel in the early days of the church. Yet, he is not as well known as Paul who we consider to be the first, and greatest, missionary in church history. Of course God could have used someone else to facilitate Paul’s introduction […]

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5 Bible Based Hospitality Tips

by Pamela Rose Williams

The gift of hospitality is something to be desired. True Biblical hospitality is not about entertaining as some might think. It is only the truly servant-hearted person that portrays hospitality. The Bible has many examples of how to use the gift of hospitality. Here are 5 Bible based hospitality examples and tips. Keep a Good […]

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10 Bible Verses On Character With Commentary

by Derek Hill

Character is what defines you. It’s what people see in you. It’s what people will say about you after you pass away. Character is one of the most important things you have. How are you investing in yours? Do people see your faith in what you do? Is your character reflected in how you serve […]

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What Does The Bible Say About Dating and Courtship?

by Derek Hill

Dating is an idea that I have not found in the Bible. Pursuing a spouse and courtship, although not specifically worded in the Bible, are found in quite a few places. How are we to date and court someone in the culture we live in today? Well, let’s look at the culture back in the […]

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10 Inspirational Chapters In The Bible

by David Peach

There are many great chapters in the Bible that either tell a story or give great comfort and encouragement. Here are 10 chapters from the Bible that are inspirational in their own way. I trust they will be as much of an encouragement to you as they are to me. 1 Samuel 17 The story […]

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The History Of The Bible: 5 Important Dates

by Robert Driskell

Christians consider the Bible to be the Word of God and to be our authority in living out our faith. The importance of the Bible in the life of the Christian can hardly be overstated. In this article I would like to look at some important dates in the history of the Bible. Many more […]

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What Does The Bible Say About Planning For The Future?

by Derek Hill

The market is constantly pushing us into planning for the future: our retirement, 401K’s, pensions, stocks and bonds, social security and other means. We naturally gravitate towards our future here on earth. We plan our next projects, vacations, weekend getaways and nights out. Does the Bible address the issue of planning for the future? You […]

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5 Famous Bible Couples

by Pamela Rose Williams

The Bible is just full of the historical accounts of people and events. It begins in Genesis with the creation account and goes all the way through Revelation, which foretells the destruction, demise and redemption of mankind. There are many couples mentioned and re-mentioned throughout the Bible but for the purpose of this article I […]

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