Jesus Film Project
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12 Bible Verses about Rest
Rest is so crucial to our wellbeing. If we don’t get enough of it, we can experience long-term health problems and a shortened life expectancy. God wove rest into the fabric of creation. The world runs on a very specific rhythm. A year is divided by days and seasons. The world around us operates in…
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10 Bible Verses about Humility
When people think about humility, they tend to think of it as the opposite of arrogance. Biblically speaking, there is so much more to understand about humility. While Scripture does often contrast pride and humility, we also discover a rich subtext that helps broaden our perspective. At one point, Jesus tells the disciples that “the…
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4 Reasons Not to Give into Fear
“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand” (Isaiah 41:10). The Bible has a lot to say about fear, and most of the time, the message is: “Don’t be…
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Jesus and the Pharisees – 5 Attitudes Condemned
You don’t have to study the Gospels too closely to see the animosity between Jesus and the first-century religious establishment. Quite often, this friction became more apparent between Jesus and the Pharisees. The Lord often focused on the Pharisees as an example of everything that wasn’t working in the current structure. Most of these behaviors…
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Christians and Anxiety- Understanding and Dealing with Anxiety
Anxiety is one of the most misunderstood mental health conditions. Because we’re so used to using terms like “anxious” and “anxiety” in casual language, it’s easy for people to assume that having anxiety just means worrying a lot. How do the words “Christians and Anxiety” fit together? Most Christians suffering from anxiety disorders are used…
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3 Friendships in the Bible and What They Teach Us
No one would argue that things like water, food, and shelter are requirements for humans to thrive, but could the same argument be made about friendship? There’s no question that God created us for relationships, and friendship is one of the most critical connections we make with others. From our earliest moments, friends profoundly impact…
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5 Tips for When You’re Losing Hope
Every one of us goes through moments when we just want to give up. That might mean walking away from a difficult job, a troubled marriage, or a challenging ministry. How we respond in these moments dictates whether or not we persevere or make a decision we can’t undo. If you’re feeling discouraged and hopeless,…
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What Jesus Teaches Us about Our Grief
In 1551, a man named Robert Estienne numbered the verses in the New Testament. This decision made it a lot easier to find, study, and communicate specific passages. In dividing up passages into verses, Estienne decided to make a particular passage very short: “Jesus wept” (John 11:35). This-the shortest verse in the Bible-says an awful…
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20 Bible Verses about Discovering God’s Will
At some point, most Christians wrestle with questions about God’s will. These questions often arise when we have to make critical decisions about school, marriage, or our vocation. Being unsure of what God expects and how we fit into His plan can often cause feelings of paralysis: what if you make the wrong choice? As…