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July 13, 2022 by Mike Sciarra
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A Christian ought to rejoice when something good happens. We should not gloat and we should not be hateful to anyone, but continue to trumpet the gospel call that all who believe in Jesus Christ will be saved....
“A Christian’s Prayer for True Love”
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May 25, 2022 by Mike Sciarra
We can’t make sense of this world. We can’t wrap our minds or hearts around the endless parade of depravity that we have access to at a moment’s notice today. ...
7 Ways Pain Drives Us to God (and how to get out of the depths of despair)
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7 Ways Pain Drives us to God? (And how you can get out of the depths of despair)...
God’s Providence
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The Bible clearly teaches God's providential control… ...
Of Wolves and Weeds
April 20, 2022 by Mike Sciarra
Christ protects His flock through the local church and if God's people stand firm they will be opposed by those who'd rather not bow to Christ (Acts 20:26-35. 2 Tim. 1-4)....
Choosing the Startling Beauty that Defeats Disunity
April 20, 2022 by Mike Sciarra
In a moment like Covid and it’s aftermath, churches and Christians will be tempted to try anything and everything to recapture momentum and reignite the hearts of people. ...
“How Should a Christian Respond to Roe V. Wade Being Overturned?”
June 24, 2022 by Mike Sciarra | Category: Looking to Jesus blog | Tags: abortion, sanctity of life, Life, Roe v. Wade overturned
A Christian ought to rejoice when something good happens. We should not gloat and we should not be hateful to anyone, but continue to trumpet the gospel call that all who believe in Jesus Christ will be saved....
Keep Reading“A Christian’s Prayer for True Love”
June 9, 2022 by Mike Sciarra | Category: Looking to Jesus blog | Tags: True love, love, God’s love, the love of Jesus
“A Christian’s Prayer for True Love”...
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June 2, 2022 by Mike Sciarra | Category: Looking to Jesus blog | Tags: love, Heart, biblical clarity
"A Christian's Prayer for Clear Thinking, Loving Engagement, Biblical Clarity" Lord, we live in confusing times where lies are peddled as truth, and truth is pushed away, yet You are not confused. Your covenant promises are true. The rainbow and the womb and all souls are Yours. The twisting of Your Scriptures will be judged. You will judge, we must love. Please grant Yo...
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June 2, 2022 by Mike Sciarra | Category: Looking to Jesus blog | Tags: Dating, sex, Relationships
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We can’t make sense of this world. We can’t wrap our minds or hearts around the endless parade of depravity that we have access to at a moment’s notice today. ...
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April 28, 2022 by Mike Sciarra | Category: Looking to Jesus blog | Tags: Pain, eternal glory, gospel hope, Joy, despair
God’s Providence
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Of Wolves and Weeds
April 20, 2022 by Mike Sciarra | Category: Looking to Jesus blog
Christ protects His flock through the local church and if God's people stand firm they will be opposed by those who'd rather not bow to Christ (Acts 20:26-35. 2 Tim. 1-4)....
Keep ReadingChoosing the Startling Beauty that Defeats Disunity
April 20, 2022 by Mike Sciarra | Category: Looking to Jesus blog
In a moment like Covid and it’s aftermath, churches and Christians will be tempted to try anything and everything to recapture momentum and reignite the hearts of people. ...
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