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Lessons from Jesus in the Wilderness: Overcoming Temptation Through Faith
During Jesus' 40 days in the wilderness, He faced three distinct temptations that provide powerful lessons for dealing with our own...

Scot Jones
Mar 102 min read
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Lessons from John the Baptist's Journey
Following Jesus for the right reasons isn’t always easy. I know I’ve had times when I’ve focused on the benefits of faith rather than the...

John Joiner
Feb 243 min read
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How God Uses Ordinary People: Lessons from John the Baptist
Throughout history, God has consistently chosen ordinary people to accomplish extraordinary things. John the Baptist is a powerful...

Scot Jones
Feb 242 min read
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Finding Hope in Difficult Times: Lessons from the Book of Ruth
The story of Ruth demonstrates how God can use ordinary people in extraordinary ways, even during life's most challenging seasons....

Sam Wadsworth
Feb 182 min read
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Finding Hope in the Book of Ruth: A Story of Love, Loyalty, and Redemption
The Book of Ruth, though small, contains one of Scripture's most powerful stories of love, loyalty, and redemption. Set during the dark...

Scot Jones
Feb 182 min read
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The Power of Christian Community: Understanding Connect Groups
Jesus established the first "connect group" with his 12 disciples, setting a pattern for how Christians should gather and grow together....

Jim Porter
Feb 102 min read
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The Biblical Importance of Christian Community and Connection
Living in isolation as a Christian goes against God's design for His people. We were created for community and relationship, as...

Scot Jones
Feb 102 min read
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Connecting: Lessons from Jesus’ Final Night
One of the most powerful nights in human history was Jesus’ final night with His disciples. He knew the cross was ahead, yet instead of...

John Joiner
Feb 53 min read
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Living Like the Early Church: A Guide to Authentic Christian Community
The early church in Acts provides a powerful model of how Christians should live and worship together. After Peter's sermon and the...

Scot Jones
Feb 52 min read
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Keeping in Step with the Spirit: The Daily Battle
Have you ever felt like you’re being pulled in two directions at once? At Heritage Church, we talk often about how this tension impacts...

John Joiner
Jan 223 min read
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Understanding True Freedom in Christ: Breaking Free from Legalism
Living under grace instead of law is one of Christianity's most profound yet challenging concepts. Through Paul's letter to the...

Sam Wadsworth
Jan 212 min read
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Keeping in Step with the Spirit: Finding Freedom Through Service and Love
As I reflect on Paul’s words in Galatians 5:13-15, I’m reminded of how easily we can misunderstand what freedom in Christ truly means....

John Joiner
Jan 152 min read
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Freedom in Christ: Understanding True Christian Liberty
Freedom is a beautiful word that resonates deeply with everyone. However, as Christians, our understanding of freedom must go beyond just...

Scot Jones
Jan 142 min read
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Keeping in Step with the Spirit: Discovering Abundant Life in Christ
Life can sometimes feel like trying to assemble one of those massive LEGO sets without the instruction booklet. You fumble with the...

John Joiner
Jan 72 min read
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Walking in the Spirit: A Guide to Daily Christian Living
Living a Spirit-led life is essential for every Christian, yet many struggle with understanding how to practically achieve this. Based on...

Scot Jones
Jan 72 min read
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The Word Became Flesh
Christmas is a season filled with joy, lights, and the warmth of togetherness, but it’s so much more than traditions or decorations. At...

John Joiner
Dec 30, 20243 min read
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Advent: Gift of Love
Christmas is this week! It’s so hard to believe we are already here. I find myself reflecting on the fourth week of Advent, a time...

John Joiner
Dec 23, 20243 min read
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Lessons from the Magi: Seeking Truth and Worshiping Jesus
Who Were the Magi? Â Historical Context The Magi were likely scholars from the East, possibly from Persia, Arabia, or Babylon. Known for...

Scot Jones
Dec 23, 20243 min read
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Finding True Joy in the Midst of Chaos
The holidays are supposed to be a time of peace, joy, and celebration, but let’s be honest—sometimes it feels like the opposite. Between...

John Joiner
Dec 16, 20243 min read
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Understanding True Peace: A Reflection on Advent
As we move deeper into the Advent season, I’ve been reflecting a lot on what it means to experience peace. Honestly, the holidays can...

John Joiner
Dec 10, 20243 min read
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