Today we begin a new series examining the life of John the Baptist. John was a unique character - some would even refer to him as eccentric, socially awkward or perhaps even strange! Yet, he devoted his life to faithfully fulfill the single purpose to which he was called: to be the messenger for Christ. He knew the only way to true Joy was through Jesus. When John said of Christ, 'He must increase, but I must decrease' , he was sharing the way to find true life.
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A clean house, a clean car, clean clothes, even the proverbial 'clean slate' - why do we so enjoy things that are clean? Perhaps...
As the Rivers in the Desert series wraps up, Isaiah 54:1-5 teaches us how to long for revival while still trusting in God’s sovereign...