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What Does Repent Mean? (3 powerful ways to understand the repent definition)

March 1, 2022March 1, 2022 by Jeffery Curtis Poor

What does repent mean? The definition of repent is often missed and instead we just picture an angry preacher yelling at us. We tend to …

July 19, 2023January 3, 2022 by Jeffery Curtis Poor

What is idolatry? What does God say about idolatry in the Bible? When you think of idols you likely think of something from the past. …

May 18, 2022November 8, 2021 by Jeffery Curtis Poor

Psalm 37:3-4: Trust in the Lord and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture. Take delight in the Lord, and God will give …

August 25, 2023September 20, 2021 by Jeffery Curtis Poor

Is cursing a sin? What does the Bible say about cussing? Many Christians have a pretty strong conviction about how to answer these questions. They …

March 1, 2022August 30, 2021 by Jeffery Curtis Poor

What is God’s grace? That might seem like a simple question. Especially if you grew up going to church. It’s one of those words that …

May 18, 2022July 6, 2021 by Jeffery Curtis Poor

What does guarding your heart mean? This is a common phrase in many Christian circles. You’ve likely heard it used a few times and maybe …

May 18, 2022June 7, 2021 by Jeffery Curtis Poor

“Then the Lord God said, ‘It is not good that the man should be alone. I will make him a helper suitable {helpmate} for him.’” …

March 1, 2022May 17, 2021 by Jeffery Curtis Poor

Why does God allow suffering? Why would a good God, a loving God, allow suffering to exist in this world? This question takes on a …

September 17, 2023March 8, 2021 by Jeffery Curtis Poor

Are tattoos sinful? Is getting a tattoo a sin? What does the Bible say about tattoos? For years tattoos have been soaring in popularity. Currently …

March 1, 2022February 22, 2021 by Jeffery Curtis Poor

Jesus said plenty of shocking, countercultural, and difficult things in his time on earth. But maybe the most shocking command he gave was to love …

May 18, 2022February 15, 2021 by Jeffery Curtis Poor

I know talking and thinking about hell is unpleasant to say the least. Most of us would rather just avoid it and often we do …

January 25, 2022December 14, 2020 by Jeffery Curtis Poor

You probably have heard the Christmas story at least a few times in your life. The one found in the Bible, not the movie. While …

January 25, 2022November 16, 2020 by Jeffery Curtis Poor

Jesus is the most famous person to ever walk the earth. He is widely known around the world, even in extremely remote places. Even if …

August 25, 2023October 19, 2020 by Jeffery Curtis Poor

Many of us have this picture of Jesus as a passive white guy that speaks in hushed tones and, for some reason, is always holding a sheep. …

January 25, 2022September 28, 2020 by Jeffery Curtis Poor

Shame plays a powerful role in our lives. Whether we want to admit it or not, many of us are bound by shame. It controls …