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Ecclesiastes: When Life Seems Meaningless

Ecclesiastes meaning of life

Sometimes, life seems meaningless. And sometimes, God seems distant. If you’re feeling this way, you aren’t alone! The author of Ecclesiastes struggled with the same issue, but he continued to call God good and just all the same. This blog post is adapted from First-Century Study Bible Notes. A Short…

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Generation of Hope

This blog is written by guest author Casey Fleet. He is a youth pastor at Higher Ground Church in North Carolina and is passionate about teenagers knowing Christ. GETTING INTO MINISTRY For the past six years I have engaged myself in ministry deeper than I could have ever imagined. I was…

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14 facts of biblical life
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14 Facts about Biblical Life

One of the biggest benefits of learning about ancient biblical life is the ability to better apply what you read. It can help shape the way you view the rest of the passage, book, or even the Bible—equipping you to understand God’s Word and apply it to your life. So,…

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The Stress of Vacation

As I write, it is 4 a.m. I’m not used to 4 a.m. It’s dark, my house is cold, and I don’t have the drive to turn my coffee pot on. You read that right . . . I am writing without coffee. An important question you’re hopefully asking yourself…

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Yielding to God's Purpose
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Yielding to God’s Purposes

What are God’s purposes? How can I trust what God is up to in my life? Think back to the last time you found yourself wondering what God was up to. Maybe you’re in a season right now where His ways seem really mysterious. It’s scary when it feels like…

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Love is an action
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Love Is An Action

When we love someone, we may say that we “have feelings” for them. But is that all love is—a feeling? Let’s look at the way the Bible and the Know the Word Study Bible talk about this subject. Perhaps, love is an action. Jesus talks about love as an action.…

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Features of John
New Testament

Two Big Features of John’s Gospel

John’s Gospel is a distinct chronicling of the person and work of Jesus of Nazareth. It’s so unique that biblical scholars have isolated it from the so-called Synoptic gospels. And if you’ve spent any amount of time with the beloved disciple’s gospel you’ve probably sensed its uniqueness, too. But do…

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What Are The Characteristics Of A Godly Man?

You want to be a godly man or woman. You’ve heard inspirational messages about pursuing this calling. But what are the actual characteristics of being a godly man or woman? Let’s look to the story of Joseph in the Charles F. Stanley Life Principles Bible Notes to find out. “Now…

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Zondervan Exegetical Commentary series
Commentaries

The Zondervan Exegetical Commentaries

Are the Zondervan Exegetical Commentaries right for you? We have seven statements listed below. If one or more of them resonate with you, we’d call that a good match. So, read through them! We’ve also included a video at the end. You want help interpreting the words of Scripture without…

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biblical meaning of joy
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A Better Understanding of Biblical Joy

Have you ever wondered how the Bible describes joy? Below are three word studies done on biblical joy found in the Old Testament. We got this information from the NKJV Word Study Bible—a fantastic resource for, you guessed it, word studies. So, start reading! And if you like what you…

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