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The Battle Between Heavenly Wisdom and Earthly Desires

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  There's a sobering truth woven throughout Scripture that demands our attention: the greatest angel in heaven fell not through weakness, but through the dangerous belief that he could be equal with God. Lucifer, the star of the dawn, lost his place at the throne because envy consumed him. His story serves as an eternal warning about what happens when we allow the wrong desires to take root in our hearts. This ancient fall mirrors a struggle each of us faces daily—the tension between living for ourselves and surrendering to God's wisdom. When "Me" Becomes the Master The book of James confronts us with an uncomfortable question: "What causes quarrels and what causes fights among you? Is it not this, that your passions are at war within you?" The Greek word behind "passions" shares its root with "hedonism"—the philosophy that pleasure and self-satisfaction should be our primary pursuit. When our desires become our driving force, everything ...
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Guest Blog: The Radical Choice to Love: Moving Beyond Emotion to Action - Charlene Molina

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  Love is everywhere in our lives. We love our families, our friends, our favorite foods, our cherished vacations. We express love in countless ways—a pat on the back, a spontaneous kiss on the cheek, scratching a child's back while they eat their snack. These small gestures weave through our daily routines, reminding those around us that they matter, that they're seen, that they're valued. But what happens when love becomes difficult? What happens when we're called to love not just those who make us feel warm inside, but those who have wounded us deeply? Love as a Commandment Jesus didn't offer love as a suggestion or a nice idea to consider when convenient. He gave it as a commandment: "This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you" (John 15:12). That's a tall order. Jesus loved us to the point of death—a deliberate, intentional sacrifice for people who didn't deserve it. He didn't die for His friends alone, but for st...
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