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The Fear of Change

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AMY TURNER

In Luke 8:37, we read about a moment when the people of the Gerasenes asked Jesus to leave their area because they were filled with fear. Jesus had just freed a man possessed by many demons. These evil spirits entered a herd of pigs, which then ran off a cliff and drowned. Word of this spread quickly, and people came from nearby towns to see for themselves.

When they arrived, they saw the man — once wild and dangerous — now calm and in his right mind. You might expect them to celebrate this miracle, but instead, fear gripped them. They couldn’t deny what had happened, yet the power that made it possible unsettled them.

Some people are frightened by what they cannot control, even when it brings good. The idea of a God who holds such power can feel threatening because it means lives might change in unexpected ways. Not everyone welcomes goodness when it challenges the world they know.

Taste and see that the Lord is good;
How blessed is the man who takes refuge in Him!

Psalm 34:8

Harmony Through Shared Truth

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AMY TURNER

When people live in peace and work together, it brings joy and strength to a community. Psalm 133:1 tells us, “How good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in unity.” This applies especially to the church.

In music, harmony requires two things. First, everyone must sing the same song—if each person uses a different piece of music, the result is disorder. Second, each person should sing their part, not the same note. The beauty comes from different voices blending together. The same is true for the church.

Christians follow one source: the Bible. It’s the foundation for what we believe and how we live. However, we each bring our own voice, with different perspectives and gifts. This diversity doesn’t weaken unity; instead, it strengthens it.

For just as the body is one and yet has many parts, and all the parts of the body, though they are many, are one body, so also is Christ.

1 Corinthians 12:12

God’s Perfect Love and Unchanging Holiness

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FLOYD ROGERS

God’s nature is, above all, loving. Love is not something God does occasionally — it is a constant part of who He is. The Bible describes God as light, with no trace of darkness in Him. This means there is no evil, sin, or imperfection within God’s character. Everything about Him is pure, holy, and right.

Because God is completely holy and perfect, it is impossible for Him to act unjustly or harmfully toward any of His children. His holiness ensures that all His actions are good, and His love guarantees care and fairness. No situation would ever cause God to mistreat those who belong to Him.

This is the message we have heard from Him and announce to you, that God is Light, and in Him there is no darkness at all.

1 John 1:5

The Call Against Idleness in Christian Life

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AMY TURNER

Christians are called to live with purpose and faithfulness. In 2 Thessalonians 3:6, believers are warned to avoid those who choose to live in idleness and ignore the teachings passed down from the apostles. This is not just a suggestion, but a clear command given in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ.

The message is simple: faith is not meant to be passive. God expects His people to stay active, doing good works and following His will while waiting for Christ’s return. Rather than wasting time in laziness or empty talk, believers should be found carrying out the work of God.

In the same way, faith also, if it has no works, is dead, being by itself.

James 2:17

Moving from Doubt to Trust in Jesus

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AMY TURNER

The story of Thomas in John 20:25 shows us something important about belief. Thomas said he would not believe Jesus had risen unless he could see and touch the wounds himself. This moment doesn’t reject the need for proof—it shows the struggle between doubt and faith. Thomas had heard the other disciples say Jesus was alive, but he still held back. He wanted certainty before trust.

Jesus did not ignore Thomas’s doubt. Instead, He came to him and offered exactly what Thomas asked for: real, physical evidence. But Jesus also urged him to go beyond needing proof. “Do not disbelieve, but believe,” He said. Doesn’t this show us that faith isn’t about ignoring reason; it works with it. Faith also asks for a heart that is open, not just a mind full of questions.

Sometimes, the problem isn’t that we don’t have enough proof. It’s that we aren’t ready to let go and trust.

Now faith is the certainty of things hoped for, a proof of things not seen

Hebrews 11:1