Bart Warren

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Lessons from Rahab

Rahab is a well-known character from biblical history. She appears briefly, though prominently, in Joshua chapters 2 and 6. She is a key player as the children of Israel prepare themselves to do battle and enter the promised land of Canaan. She protects the Israelite spies from being discovered. In turn, she and her family …

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How Often do I really have to go?

In this unusual time of a pandemic due to the COVID virus, of course we seek to be compassionate, flexible, and understanding…we must do our best to take care of each other (Matt. 7:12; Phil. 2:4). That being said, how much is “enough” when it comes to assembling with the saints? At a minimum, we …

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Be Generous

To “be generous” is to show a readiness to give more of something, as in money or time, than is strictly necessary or expected. The Bible often challenges us to examine ourselves relative to our generosity. Additionally, each time we are reminded about the less-than-ideal conditions in other areas of the world we see just …

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Overcoming Temptation

We are constantly tempted with sin. How do we prepare? How do we cope? Scripture says: “No temptations has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and He will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation He will also provide the way of escape, that you …

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One Thing

There are many things competing for our attention. There are many destinations pleading for our arrival. There are many products and companies begging for our money. Yet only one voice matters. Only one destination is of any consequence. Only one being can inform us as to what to with/how to look at our money. Our …

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The Way We Look At Others

“If looks could kill…” “Don’t look at me that way!” “Did you see the look she gave him?” The way we look at others says so much about us. Likewise, the way the Lord looks at us says so much about Him. As Allen recently guided us through another study of the parable of the …

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To Be Noble

According to Philippians 4:8, whatever is NOBLE is listed second among the many things upon which we are to think (cf. NKJV). How often do we make the effort to focus on the noble? Do we even really know what the word means? After all, it isn’t a term that is used very often. Essentially, …

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Where True Joy Is Found

In God’s Presence “You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.” (Ps. 16:11) If joy escapes you, are you seeking Him and His presence? In Obedience “Light is sown for the righteous, and joy for the upright in heart.” …

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Delight

To “delight” in something is to experience great pleasure. It is to be pleased by someone or something. Scripture tells us that God delights in His Son (cf. Isa. 42:1; Matt. 3:17). In like fashion, we should too! Knowing and following the Son of God, Jesus the Christ, should delight those of us who are …

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A Beautiful Child

In Hebrews 11:23, the Bible says Moses’ parents hid him and protected his life “because they saw that the child was beautiful.” Beyond this particular circumstance with Moses, what could be said for all children? What makes for a beautiful child? Just the child itself—the mere existence of a little one made in the image …

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