At that time Jesus went on the sabbath day through the corn; and his disciples were an hungred, and began to pluck the ears of corn and to eat.
2 But when the Pharisees saw it, they said unto him, Behold, thy disciples do that which is not lawful to do upon the sabbath day.
3 But he said unto them, Have ye not read what David did, when he was an hungred, and they that were with him;
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Faith does not begin with greatness; it begins with willingness. Many people believe their faith must be strong, bold, and unshakable before God can work in their lives, but Jesus taught the opposite. He revealed that even the smallest amount of faith has extraordinary power when it is placed in God. Scripture says, “If you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to
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Learning God’s Word and having faith that it will work is a vital part of the Christian life, especially during seasons when doubt, fear, or uncertainty try to take hold. The Bible is not simply a book of moral lessons or inspirational thoughts; it is the living and active Word of God, filled with divine authority and power to transform hearts and minds. Scripture reminds us,
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In recent times, there has been growing concern over individuals who publicly claim to be Christians yet engage in disruptive, mocking, or harassing behavior toward monks and those living devoted lives of prayer and discipline. While these individuals may use the name of Christ, Scripture makes it clear: claiming Christ with words while denying Him through actions is not true Christianity.
Life has a way of stripping us down during seasons of struggle. Dreams feel delayed, prayers seem unanswered, and identity becomes blurred by pain, loss, or uncertainty. Yet Scripture shows us that struggle is often the very place where God reveals who we truly are and whose we are.
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