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Four Ways To Deny Yourself And One Way To Carry Your Cross

  Korean culture has always considered it good and right for parents to make great sacrifices and undergo superhuman suffering so that their children can have a better life. For example, parents may work dangerously long hours and even lose … Continue reading

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What Happens At Baptism? Do I Need To Be Baptized To Be Saved?

  Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned.  –Jesus in Mark 16:16 Baptism is not mentioned many times in the Gospel of Mark, but each time it is mentioned we are … Continue reading

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Good Friday Meditation: What Does Christ Mean When He Says, “It Is Finished”?

When he had received the drink, Jesus said, “It is finished.” With that, he bowed his head and gave up his spirit. —John 19:30 (NIV) In this scripture from the Gospel of John, we hear Jesus’ final words on the … Continue reading

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