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“The Word of God is quick and powerful, sharper than any two-edged sword. ” Hebrews 4;12 God wants us to take the Word of God in deep. It’s sharp because it cuts deep. Shallow Christianity doesn’t want sharp. But for us to grow in grace and character, we need the Word to cut us to the core, change us in the depth of our being, and empower us to be what God wants us to be. Desiring the Word of God makes a difference. When you yearn for truth, you don’t settle for treachery. When you desire Biblical teaching, you won’t substitute it for some cheap sin-permissive doctrine. Let us love the Word of God more than ever…listen now. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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