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The Downfall of Pride
The book of Obadiah may be small, just 21 verses, but it delivers a powerful message about how quickly pride can lead to our downfall....

John Joiner
May 283 min read
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Pride, Judgment, and Hope: Lessons from Obadiah
How the Smallest Book in the Old Testament Speaks to Our Biggest Struggles  Have You Ever Looked Back and Cringed? Have you ever...

Scot Jones
May 274 min read
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True Hospitality
True hospitality is more than a smile at the door or a clean house. It goes deeper than comfortable spaces and warm greetings. Real...

John Joiner
May 212 min read
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Stretching Our Love: A Biblical Guide to Radical Hospitality and Compassion
Love has natural limits—at least, that's how it often feels. We love until we're exhausted, until we're hurt, until we're inconvenienced....

Scot Jones
May 203 min read
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BUILDING A LASTING LEGACY: FINDING YOUR GOD-GIVEN PURPOSE
What if the biggest thing God wants to do in your life doesn't come with a spotlight but a blueprint? The purpose of life is clear: to...

Josh House
May 122 min read
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The Wedding at Cana: A Story of God's Extravagant Grace
In John chapter 2, we find a powerful story that reveals Jesus' first public miracle and demonstrates God's abundant grace. This familiar...

Sam Wadsworth
May 122 min read
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Hospitality and Zacchaeus
I’ve often reflected on the story of Zacchaeus in Luke 19 because it speaks to the heart of what we do at Heritage. We want to help...

John Joiner
May 62 min read
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Understanding Biblical Hospitality: God's Heart for Welcome
Hospitality isn't just about being nice—it’s a reflection of God's very nature and character. It’s more than hosting dinner or smiling at...

Scot Jones
May 63 min read
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What Will You Do With Jesus?
The question that stands above all others in our lives is this: "What will you do with the man called Jesus?" First asked by Pilate over...

John Joiner
Apr 242 min read
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Because He Lives: Understanding the Power of the Resurrection in Our Daily Lives
The resurrection of Jesus Christ isn’t just something we celebrate once a year on Easter Sunday. It’s more than a story from the past —...

Scot Jones
Apr 223 min read
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Palm Sunday
At Heritage, we talk a lot about discovering and deepening our faith in Jesus, and Palm Sunday gives us the perfect opportunity to do...

John Joiner
Apr 152 min read
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Understanding Palm Sunday: A Lesson in True Kingship and Humility
Palm Sunday marks Jesus' triumphant entry into Jerusalem, just days before his crucifixion. This pivotal moment reveals profound truths...

Scot Jones
Apr 152 min read
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Finding Hope in Jesus: Lessons from Lazarus's Resurrection
The story of Lazarus’s resurrection is one of the most powerful and moving accounts in the Bible. It provides profound insights into the...

Scot Jones
Apr 84 min read
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Learning from Lazarus
Life often presents moments when we have to release control and trust in something greater than ourselves. Much like rappelling down a...

John Joiner
Apr 73 min read
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From Spiritual Blindness to Clear Vision
In John chapter 9, we see an example of how Jesus transforms lives, not only physically but spiritually. This story isn't just about a...

John Joiner
Apr 13 min read
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Breaking Barriers and Finding Living Water:Lessons from Jesus and the Samaritan Woman
In John 4, we encounter one of the most powerful and transformative moments in Jesus’ ministry—a story of breaking barriers, redefining...

Scot Jones
Mar 255 min read
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FOR Life
This week’s blog looks a lot different. That’s because I want to begin by acknowledging something important: I have no authority to...

John Joiner
Mar 252 min read
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Understanding What It Means to Be Born Again
In John chapter 3, we read about a powerful encounter between Jesus and Nicodemus, a Pharisee and member of the Jewish ruling council....

John Joiner
Mar 173 min read
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A Love that Saves: The Heart of the Gospel
God’s love for humanity is at the core of the Gospel message, and nowhere is this truth more clearly revealed than in John 3:16-17. These...

Scot Jones
Mar 174 min read
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Overcoming Temptation: Lessons from Jesus in the Wilderness
Temptation is something we all face. Whether it’s a small compromise or a major battle, we know the struggle is real. And if you’re...

John Joiner
Mar 113 min read
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