Spiritual Body Building
SPIRITUAL BODY BUILDING exists to help in the building of the Body of Christ. We do this by loving God and one another, learning from the Word of God, and living out our faith through acts of love.
Our hope and prayer is that the content found on this site will help us all to become the Church God desires us to be.
Thank you for stopping by and taking the time to watch, listen, or read the latest posts.
I hope you find encouragement in your faith in Jesus, and maybe even learn something new along the way 🙂
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Don’t Worry, Be Free
In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus addresses one of humanity’s most persistent struggles… worry.
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The Impossible Divide
In the profound words of Jesus, “No one can serve two masters. Either you will hate the one and love the other, or you will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money.” This verse, found in Matthew 6:24, serves as a foundational principle for understanding our…
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The Lamp of the Body
The words of Jesus in Matthew 6:22-23 offer a profound insight into the spiritual and moral condition of humanity. It reveals how our inner perspective fundamentally dictates the quality of our lives.
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Overcoming Conflict
Have you ever noticed how easily conflict can arise? It could be in our homes, our workplaces, our communities, or even within ourselves. We live in a world seemingly saturated with arguments, divisions, and strife. From the smallest family disagreement to global conflicts, the human experience is often marked by tension. But have you ever…
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Investing in what Truly Lasts
In a world constantly calling us to accumulate more, Matthew 6:19-21 offers a profound counter-cultural directive, challenging us to re-evaluate where we place our deepest affections and efforts.
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Beyond Appearances
Matthew 6.16-18 offers profound guidance on the spiritual discipline of fasting, challenging us to look beyond outward show and to cultivate a sincere, private devotion to God.
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Talking with God
Matthew 6.9-15, often referred to as the Lord’s Prayer, offers a profound blueprint not just for how we speak to God, but how we live in light of His character and kingdom.
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Seeking the Wisdom of God
In a world filled with endless streams of information, many seem to be searching for the key to a successful, fulfilling life. However, as we look through all the information available to us, a crucial question emerges. What kind of wisdom are we truly pursuing? Is it the kind that leads to genuine peace and…
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Beyond Public Displays
In Matthew 6:5-8, Jesus challenges the performative faith of His time. He calls His followers to a deeper, more intimate understanding of prayer. Prayer that is rooted in sincerity and a genuine relationship with God rather than public acclaim.
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The Hidden Good
In Matthew 6:1-4, Jesus challenges His followers to examine their motives for righteous acts, particularly regarding giving to the needy. He urges us to perform acts of piety not for human recognition or praise, but purely for the approval of our Heavenly Father.
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The Call to Unconditional Love
Matthew 5:46-48 presents a profound challenge to us, a call to unconditional love. We are urged to extend love beyond conventional boundaries and embrace a radical, God-like standard of compassion.
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The Power of our Words
Have you ever considered the power of our words? How can our words, so seemingly insignificant at times, direct the course of our entire life? How can something so small be so powerful that it can ignite devastating fires, or reveal the true state of our heart?
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Loving Your Enemies
Matthew 5:43-45 presents one of the most challenging, yet profoundly transformative, teachings of Jesus. He calls us to a love that transcends human instinct and mirrors the very nature of God.
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Beyond Retaliation
In a world often driven by the principle of “getting even,” Jesus’ teaching in Matthew 5:38-42 presents a profoundly counter-intuitive path to living.
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The Integrity of Our Words
In Matthew 5:33-37, Jesus calls us to a radical level of integrity in our speech. We are to move beyond the need for oaths to a place where our simple “yes” means yes and our “no” means no.
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Faith in Action
What does it truly mean to be a person of faith? For many, it is a personal conviction, a set of beliefs held deep within. But James challenges us in his letter to confront a crucial question… What does that belief actually look like in our daily lives? How do we develop a faith that…
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The Eternal Exchange Rate
In a world that often prioritizes immediate gratification, Jesus calls us to a higher standard. We are called to live with an eternal perspective. Because of this, we are to weigh every decision, every desire, and every action against its ultimate, lasting impact on our spiritual well-being and destiny.
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Radical Pruning for Growth
Sometimes, the path to purity requires drastic measures. It challenges us to identify and courageously remove those elements from our lives—be they habits, relationships, or environments—that consistently lead us astray, understanding that true freedom often comes through decisive detachment.
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The Inner Sanctuary
In a world saturated with visual stimuli and constant digital input, the battle for purity often begins in the mind. Because of this, there is a critical need to cultivate an internal environment, the inner sanctuary, that resists temptation and fosters genuine integrity. We are to recognize that our thoughts are the starting point for…
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The Royal Law of Mercy
In the church of the first century, and today, James 2:1–13 is a call to integrity, humility, and to living out the royal law of mercy. James confronts an age-old temptation: to judge people by outward appearances rather than with the eyes of Christ. His words urge believers to treat every person with dignity and…
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