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Living a Christ-Centered Life That Produces Fruit

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Living a Christ-centered life that produces fruit is the natural outcome of a genuine relationship with Jesus Christ. In 2026, many believers desire spiritual growth but struggle to see lasting change because their focus is divided between Christ and the pressures of everyday life. Jesus made it clear that fruitfulness does not come from human effort alone, but from remaining connected to Him. “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in Me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from Me you can do nothing” (John 15:5). A Christ-centered life begins with abiding in Jesus daily and allowing Him to shape every area of life.

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Hearing the Voice of Jesus Through His Word and the Holy Spirit

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Hearing the voice of Jesus Christ is essential for building a strong and intimate relationship with Him, especially in a time when many voices compete for attention. In 2026, believers are surrounded by opinions, information, and distractions that can easily drown out spiritual discernment. Yet Jesus promised that His followers would know His voice and respond to it. “My sheep listen to My voice; I know them, and they follow Me” (John 10:27). Learning to hear Jesus begins with understanding that He speaks clearly, consistently, and in alignment with God’s truth.

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SCRIPTURE OF THE DAY (MATTHEW 12:1-50)

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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.

²But when the Pharisees saw it, they said unto him, Behold, thy disciples do that which is not lawful to do upon the sabbath day.

³But 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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The Power of Small Faith: Grow Like a Mustard Seed

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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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When Those Who Claim Christ Harass the Faithful: Why This Is Not True Christianity

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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.

1. Christianity Is Known by Fruit, Not Labels

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Finding Yourself During Times of Struggle: A Biblical Perspective

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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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DOSE GOD HATE ME WHEN I HAVE LITTLE TO NO FAITH?

01/05/2026UncategorizedChrist, Faith, faith without works is dead, God, God the Father, God the Holy Spirit, Holy Bible, Jesus Christ, King James Holy Bible, new testament, no faith, Old Testamentabarkley8

There are moments in life when faith feels distant. Prayers feel unanswered, Scripture feels silent, and God feels far away. In those moments, a painful question can arise in the heart: Does God hate me because my faith is weak? The Bible addresses this fear directly and provides a clear, comforting answer. God does not hate those who struggle with faith. In fact, Scripture consistently reveals a God who is patient, compassionate, and near to the brokenhearted.

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HEROD’S DEATH TIMELINE DOESN’T FIT DECEMBER BIRTH (PT20: OF JESUS CHRIST BIRTHDAY IS NOT DECEMBER 25TH)

12/23/2025UncategorizedChrist, christmas, God, God the Father, God the Holy Spirit, God the Son, Herod's death, jesus, Jesus Christ, jesus christ birthday is not december 25th, Matthew, new testament, Old Testamentabarkley8

The timeline surrounding the death of King Herod provides another important biblical clue that challenges the idea that Jesus was born on December 25th. When the Gospel of Matthew is examined carefully, it becomes clear that the events connected to Jesus’ birth, the visit of the Magi, the flight into Egypt, and Herod’s death span a period of time that does not align with a late December birth. Scripture itself shows that Jesus was already a young child before Herod died, making a December birth highly unlikely.

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THE MAGI ARRIVE WHEN JESUS WAS A TODDLER (PT 19 OF JESUS CHRIST BIRTHDAY IS NOT DECEMBER 25TH)

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The visit of the Magi is often portrayed as happening on the night Jesus was born, yet the Bible itself presents a very different timeline. When the Gospel of Matthew is read carefully, it becomes clear that the Magi arrived well after Jesus’ birth, when He was no longer a newborn lying in a manger but a young child living in a house. This detail is important because it helps separate later tradition from what Scripture actually teaches.

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THE CENSUS FOLLOWED HARVEST SEASON, NOT WINTER (PT 15 OF JESUS CHRIST BIRTHDAY IS NOT DECEMBER 25TH)

12/16/2025UncategorizedChrist, christmas, God, God the Father, God the Holy Spirit, Jesus Christ, jesus christ birthday is not decmeber 25th, Matthew, Old Testament, the Good News, the gospelabarkley8

The census recorded at the time of Jesus’ birth was not an arbitrary event, nor was it conducted during the harsh conditions of winter. Scripture, historical practice, and practical realities all indicate that Roman censuses were organized around times when travel was safest and when people had the means to pay taxes most commonly after harvest season. This timing directly challenges the idea that Jesus was born on December 25th.

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