Chris Swanson
Contributing Writer
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What Is the Importance of Mary Magdalene as the First Messenger of the Resurrection?
A woman is the first to describe her encounters with a risen Jesus in an era when women were often misunderstood and ignored. Yet, she was the first person Jesus commissioned to share the Good News...Monday, March 18, 2024
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What Are the Limitations of a Sinner?
What are the things that a sinner cannot do? Have you ever thought about that? A sinner chooses to do whatever they want to do, to live how they want to live, but there are some things that a...Monday, February 5, 2024
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3 Things Christians Should Know about Faithful Wealth
How can we guard our motives, live above reproach, and minister faithfully? We do this by keeping our eyes, minds, and hearts focused on Christ. When we put God first, everything else will fall...Wednesday, January 10, 2024
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Why Should Christians Evaluate What Their Lives Are Built On?
The Messiah is the cornerstone upon which our lives are built. Is our life built on the shaky foundation of our own ambitions or successes? Or does it rest on a solid base, a firm foundation?Wednesday, December 13, 2023
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Can God Trust Us with The Trivial Things? (Luke 16:1-13)
Jesus brings it all together and gives us a fundamental life principle that we have probably all experienced at some point. We will not be trusted with a lot if we cannot handle a little.Thursday, June 29, 2023
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Are We Remembering or Forgetting the Sabbath?
It is indeed wonderful that God cares enough to give us a day off to rest. In this fast-paced world, having regular times of rest and worship demonstrates the significance of God in our lives, and...Wednesday, June 28, 2023
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What Have We Done for the Lord Lately? (Ephesians 4:17-32)
Have we talked to the Lord daily like we talk to our family and friends, and not just when we need something? Have we given the Lord our time, our personage, or our lives at all? What have we done...Monday, May 15, 2023
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Have We Swept Out the Dirt in Our Lives?
How often, or if at all, do we take the time to remove the bad stuff from our own house? As a matter of fact, do we even admit that we might have misplaced something (I am talking about our...Friday, May 5, 2023
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Why Did Jesus Give Believers the Beatitudes?
We can learn how to be blessed from each beatitude. The terms “happy” and “fortunate” are used in other translations. These words do not imply happiness, pleasure, or prosperity on Earth. Jesus...Wednesday, April 26, 2023
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Is There a Question That God Cannot Answer?
There is a question that neither God nor any other human can answer. It is in Hebrews 2:3, “How shall we escape if we ignore so great a salvation? This salvation, which was first announced by the...Thursday, March 2, 2023
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How Can We Refresh the Hearts of the Lord’s People? (Philemon 1:7)
So let us look to Jesus, the Author, and Finisher of our faith. Pray that He brings our hearts to be open to the needs of others. Pray that we do this with a thankful heart and not begrudgingly,...Thursday, January 26, 2023
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Are We Ready for Our Journey to Eternity?
God gives us the gift of eternal life out of mercy. This is accomplished by the death of His Son. Jesus was sent by God as a sacrifice for our sins out of love.Wednesday, January 18, 2023
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Are We Guilty of Just Sitting Still While Others Do the Work? (Numbers 32:16)
Let your fellow Christians know that you want to help and not just sit and watch others work. Are you actively serving Christ's kingdom, wearing every piece of the armor of God in this spiritual...Monday, January 9, 2023
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What Does it Mean to Experience God?
Jesus meant it when He said that He would come to us. Christ ascended up to heaven and sent the Holy Spirit to live in and with us. To have the Holy Spirit is to have Jesus.Tuesday, January 3, 2023
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What Are We to Do When the Circumstances of Life Become Giants?
The overwhelming world is nothing compared to faith and trust in God. It is not by our own merit or what we can do; it is through the grace of God that we can face any circumstance that the world...Tuesday, December 27, 2022
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Why Do We Suffer if Jesus Lives in Our Hearts? (Colossians 1:24)
We are to prepare ourselves for suffering. It is not a matter of if we will face it, but when. Regardless of what we are dealing with throughout our everyday life, it is but a brief moment as...Tuesday, December 27, 2022
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How Can Christians Disagree and Still Remain in Harmony? (1 Corinthians 1:10-17)
There is a contrast between having contradicting perspectives and being troublesome. A congregation will not totally settle on each issue, yet they can cooperate agreeably, assuming that they...Thursday, November 17, 2022
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Why Are We Told to Take No Thought for Our Lives?
God cares more profoundly about his people than he does about the birds or blossoms. The wild lilies are viewed as if they were grass. They spring up, blossom in quality, and die prior to being...Tuesday, November 8, 2022
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