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It's becoming more popular to be anti-capitalist & against wealth, especially extreme wealth. I see many Christians jumping on this ideological bandwagon. Only problem...it's not a biblical concept. Solomon weighs in here:

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Is Wealth Immoral? (Part 3)
Ecclesiastes 5 10Those who love money will never have enough. How absurd to think that wealth brings true happiness! 11The more you have, the more people come to help you spend it. So what is the a…
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February 4, 2026 at 4:34 AM
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Is it always wrong to judge others?

The Bible (and Jesus) doesn't actually teach this. I explain:

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Is it Always Wrong to Judge Others?
Matthew 7 1“Stop judging others, and you will not be judged. 2For others will treat you as you treat them. Whatever measure you use in judging others, it will be used to measure how you are judged.…
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February 4, 2026 at 4:21 AM
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Many people consider themselves Christ-followers. But what really makes a person a follower of Christ?

Jesus weighs in on the issue:

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The Decisive Issue in Following Christ
Matthew 7 21“Not all people who sound religious are really godly. They may refer to me as ‘Lord,’ but they still won’t enter the Kingdom of Heaven. The decisive issue is whether they obey my …
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February 3, 2026 at 2:56 AM
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What does Jesus say about wealth and money?

Many think that he condemns it outright.

I don't think that's completely accurate.

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He Who Dies with the Most Toys Wins!
Matthew 6 19“Don’t store up treasures here on earth, where they can be eaten by moths and get rusty, and where thieves break in and steal. 20Store your treasures in heaven, where they will ne…
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February 1, 2026 at 9:23 PM
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What does it mean in Ecclesiastes 3 when it says God has placed eternity in their hearts?

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What Does it Mean to Have Eternity in The Human Heart?
Ecclesiastes 3 9What do people really get for all their hard work? 10I have thought about this in connection with the various kinds of work God has given people to do. 11God has made everything bea…
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February 1, 2026 at 9:17 PM
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Does God help those who help themselves?

It's a popular thought but is it biblical?

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Does God Help Those Who Help Themselves?
Matthew 5 3“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. (Matthew 5:3, NIV) The Daily DAVEotional Have you ever heard someone say that “God helps those who help themse…
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February 1, 2026 at 8:32 AM
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Studying the Bible requires some skills. In this post, I share some tips for studying an epistle:

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How to Study an Epistle
Many people would love to know the Bible better but don’t know where to begin or how to go about it. The problem with the Bible is that it’s not a book that you can read like a John Gri…
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January 29, 2026 at 6:53 PM
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When learning to study the Bible, it's helpful to understand that different genres in the Bible require slightly different approaches to studying

I wrote a short article outlining some tips for studying a New Testament epistle:

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How to Study an Epistle
Many people would love to know the Bible better but don’t know where to begin or how to go about it. The problem with the Bible is that it’s not a book that you can read like a John Gri…
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January 29, 2026 at 3:33 AM
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Many Christians are grossly uninformed about the role of the Holy Spirit. In Romans 8, Paul helps us understand the Holy Spirit's role in the life of the believer:

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An Issue of Control
Romans 8 1So now there is no condemnation for those who belong to Christ Jesus. 2For the power of the life-giving Spirit has freed you through Christ Jesus from the power of sin that leads to death…
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January 28, 2026 at 4:46 PM
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What Biblical leadership looks like and some negative examples from 2 Samuel 11 and Mark 10:

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Two Opposite Pictures of Leadership
Mark 10 35Then James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came over and spoke to him. “Teacher,” they said, “we want you to do us a favor.” 36“What is it?” he asked. 37“In your glorious Kingdom, we want …
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January 27, 2026 at 6:49 AM
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Does Proverbs 8 prove that Jesus is a created being?

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Does Proverbs 8 Prove that Jesus is a Created Being?
Proverbs 8 1Listen as wisdom calls out! Hear as understanding raises her voice! 2She stands on the hilltop and at the crossroads. 3At the entrance to the city, at the city gates, she cries aloud, 4…
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January 27, 2026 at 6:46 AM
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can Revelation 3:20 be used in evangelism to non-believers? Some say no.

My thoughts in this Daily DAVEotional: bit.ly/Devo021524

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Can Revelation 3:20 be Used in Evangelism to Non-Christians?
Revelation 3 14“To the angel of the church in Laodicea write: The Amen, the faithful and true Witness, the Beginning of the creation of God, says this: 15‘I know your deeds, that you are neither co…
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January 27, 2026 at 6:44 AM
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what does it mean to be a "lukewarm" Christian?

It may not be what you've been led to believe it means. I explain in this Daily DAVEotional:

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Is Being a Cold Christian Better Than Being Lukewarm?
Revelation 3 14“Write this letter to the angel of the church in Laodicea. This is the message from the one who is the Amen—the faithful and true witness, the ruler  of God’s creation: 15“I kn…
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January 27, 2026 at 5:38 AM
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How do you define eternal life? What is eternal life?

Jesus gave his definition of eternal life and it may be different than how you define it.

I explain in this Daily DAVEotional: bit.ly/Devo012426

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What Does it Mean to Have Eternal Life?
John 17 1After Jesus said this, he looked toward heaven and prayed: “Father, the time has come. Glorify your Son, that your Son may glorify you.  2For you granted him authority over all people that…
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January 27, 2026 at 5:06 AM
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Do you have negative thoughts or ideas about the God of the Old Testament? Do you question his love, justice or morality?

Two words: Brace yourself!

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Brace Yourself!
Job 38 1Then the LORD answered Job from the whirlwind: 2“Who is this that questions my wisdom with such ignorant words? 3Brace yourself, because I have some questions for you, and you must answer t…
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January 27, 2026 at 1:57 AM
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Compromise is NOT always a good thing....as evidenced by this letter to one of the Revelation churches:

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Compromise Isn’t Always Good
Revelation 2 12“Write this letter to the angel of the church in Pergamum. This is the message from the one who has a sharp two-edged sword: 13“I know that you live in the city where that great thro…
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January 27, 2026 at 1:53 AM
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A common sin for many is the sin of rationalization. A good example of this is in 1 Samuel 15:

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You Had ONE Job!
1 Samuel 15 1One day Samuel said to Saul, “I anointed you king of Israel because the LORD told me to. Now listen to this message from the LORD! 2This is what the LORD Almighty says: ‘I have decided…
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January 25, 2026 at 4:43 AM
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Wise advice from Proverbs 6 concerning sex:

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Wise Advice Concerning Sex!
Proverbs 5 1My son, pay attention to my wisdom; listen carefully to my wise counsel. 2Then you will learn to be discreet and will store up knowledge. 3The lips of an immoral woman are as sweet as h…
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January 25, 2026 at 4:37 AM
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How good do you have to be in order to be "saved"?

The apostle Paul addresses this question in Romans 4:

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How Good do you Have to Be to Be Saved?
Romans 4 1Abraham was, humanly speaking, the founder of our Jewish nation. What were his experiences concerning this question of being saved by faith? 2Was it because of his good deeds that God acc…
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January 25, 2026 at 3:47 AM
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What is eternal life?

Jesus defined exactly what it is and it may not be what you think it is.

I explain in this new Daily DAVEotional:

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What Does it Mean to Have Eternal Life?
John 17 1After Jesus said this, he looked toward heaven and prayed: “Father, the time has come. Glorify your Son, that your Son may glorify you.  2For you granted him authority over all people that…
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January 25, 2026 at 1:18 AM
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Do you consider yourself a "good" person? Most people think they are good. But what standard are you using to evaluate goodness?

Paul tells us in Romans 3 what God's standard of goodness is and it might surprise you:

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You’re no good, you’re no good, you’re no good, baby, you’re no good!
Romans 3 21But now God has shown us a different way of being right in his sight—not by obeying the law but by the way promised in the Scriptures long ago. 22We are made right in God’s sight w…
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January 22, 2026 at 6:42 PM
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is it true that if people hate you then you must not be loving?

Our culture seems to promote this, but Jesus didn't

I explain in this Daily DAVEotional:

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Haters Gonna Hate, Hate, Hate
John 15 18“When the world hates you, remember it hated me before it hated you. 19The world would love you if you belonged to it, but you don’t. I chose you to come out of the world, and so it…
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January 22, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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Christianity makes exclusive claims...that salvation comes ONLY through Jesus. But what about those who've never heard of Jesus?

Paul addresses this question in Romans 2.

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What About Those Who’ve Never Heard of Jesus?
Romans 2 1You may be saying, “What terrible people you have been talking about!” But you are just as bad, and you have no excuse! When you say they are wicked and should be punished, you are condem…
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January 22, 2026 at 4:57 PM
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Psalm 22 gives a number of amazingly accurate details regarding the crucifixion of the Messiah.

I outline the details in this Daily DAVEotional:

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A Prophetic Psalm
Psalm 22 1My God, my God! Why have you forsaken me? Why do you remain so distant?Why do you ignore my cries for help? 2Every day I call to you, my God, but you do not answer. Every night you hear m…
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January 21, 2026 at 6:17 AM
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what is your definition of truth?

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What is Your Definition of Truth?
John 14 1“Don’t be troubled. You trust God, now trust in me. 2There are many rooms in my Father’s home, and I am going to prepare a place for you. If this were not so, I would tell you …
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January 21, 2026 at 5:40 AM