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Christians Do Not Fear Science
Believers are called to faithfully live in but not of the world and testify to God’s truth.
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Joy: Lessons From the Second Week of Advent
The world only offers misery and false happiness; Jesus offers life and true joy.
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What is the Story We Should be Telling? Part Three
As we tell our changed-life stories, do we focus on what we did or what Jesus did?
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What is Grace? God’s Love When You Mess Up
When we accept the incredible gift of grace, we can see the freedom Christ came to give us.
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It’s Messy, But It’s My Story
I did all the right things and was a relatively “good” kid, but I knew I was missing something.
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When the Holidays Mean Sadness Instead of Joy
The joy and good news of Christmas is available to all mankind through the perfect gift.
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Hope: What We Learn From the First Week of Advent
When we truly live like people of hope, Jesus provides strength and changes outcomes.
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The Answer to Our Fear and Fatigue
Now more than ever, we need the peace and rest only a holy God can provide.
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From Bitterness to Blessing: The Story of Mara
Hope is a choice and we can go to its source and allow ourselves to be filled.
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Are We Telling His Story Through Our Actions? Part Two
Do our actions point others to who Jesus is and his power to save?
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Giving Our Children the Gift of Godly Confidence
Playing the comparison game is dangerous, but God builds a firm foundation of truth.
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Christmas, Advent, and Jesus
When God sent his Son to earth, he said everything he wanted to say to the world.
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3 Ways to Add Purpose to Everyday Life
A purposeful life requires investing in people’s lives, pointing them to the Light of the World.
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Exposing the Lie of Hakuna Matata
God gave us life for the purpose of bringing us to himself, so embrace that purpose.
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Here’s What Peter Says to Discouraged Pastors
God has given you stewardship of your church, but willingness to follow is not up to you.
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How to Handle the Unexpected During the Holidays
Let’s rejoice in the reason for the season rather than insist on holiday perfection.
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Do You Love to Tell the Story? Part One
Do your words point to Jesus or do they carelessly divide the body of Christ?
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Peace is not an Empty Promise but a Guarantee
Today’s chaos is similar to the circumstances surrounding Jesus’ birth, but God . . .
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What You Need to Protect During the Holidays
During the holidays’ fun and fuss, don’t neglect the One who made the season possible.
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When a Mess is More than a Mess
It’s not just an empty promise; it’s truth that no one on earth can take away.
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It’s the Only Way to Truly Find Joy
Nothing in this world can ever make you happy, so forget about looking for it there.
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God is Faithful Even When the Hits Keep Coming
When you feel like the deck is stacked against you, remember the story of this hero.
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Put on Your Christian Worldview Glasses and Find Unspeakable Joy
Having a Christian worldview keeps us from racing headlong toward the world’s false promises.
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How to be Intentional About Gratitude
True gratitude begins by “entering” God’s presence with thanksgiving.
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Save Your Sanity this Season
The devil wants to destroy our hearts this holiday season, so put on God’s armor and fight.
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A Peaceful Transfer of Stewardship in 2021
God has given us the responsibility to steward our lives well and according to his will.
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Holidays Mean Loneliness For Some
Loneliness is common to everyone; it can even happen when you’re surrounded by people.
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Will We Really Listen to Each Other Ever Again?
The secular world says we should hate, but Jesus says we should love unconditionally.
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Changing Your Stinking Thinking
Our lives are completely controlled by our thoughts and habits, so how do we renew our minds?
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What is Sabbath and Why Do We Need It?
If we fail to see the benefit of rest, we will not be the best versions of ourselves.
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What Are You Really Focusing On?
When things seem to be falling apart, do you rely on yourself or the God of the universe?
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Hold On. What’s The One Thing You’re Forgetting?
God warns us of the tendency to immediately enact our plan without one important thing . . .
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It’s Your Choice: Victory or Defeat?
If we don’t choose to live surrendered to Jesus, we’ll remain empty, broken, and fearful.
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When You Think You’re Not Capable of Your Calling
God doesn’t send his soldiers into battle without the proper equipment.
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Before the Holidays Hit, Read This
As holiday stresses pile up, choose to be still instead of be overwhelmed.
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Where Has All the Compassion Gone?
Religion is often self-centered, but God calls us to be others-centered.
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Here’s Why We Can be Thankful in Tragedy
Jesus’ impending death on the cross didn’t prevent him from giving thanks in the upper room.
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The Sin of Unbelief is A Serious One
If you have never really taken a step of faith, you may not be truly trusting in God.
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5 Ways to Truly Be in God’s Presence
Accomplishing God’s call on our lives requires an intimate, prayerful relationship with him.
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4 Ways to Get Rid of Joy-Stealing Self Pity
When you find yourself stuck in a cycle of frustration, impatience, and negativity, there is hope.
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3 Things to Remember About Your Fears
God has created order from chaos since time began, and he continues to do so today.
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If You’re a Gold Medal Worrier, Here’s What to Do
If being anxious doesn’t accomplish a single thing, what’s the point of making it a habit?
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5 Tips For Biden and Trump
Regardless of the election’s outcome, there are some things you can never change.
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Christian, Where’s Your Passion?
To experience who Jesus is and all he wants for us requires passionately knowing and serving him.
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Is This Election Really That Important?
Regardless of the election’s outcome, you can have joy because one truth remains the same.
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What Does the Bible Say about Debt?
Selfishly purchasing things you can’t afford is not being a good steward of God’s blessings.
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Being a Homemaker is Not Repressive
Whether a woman works inside or outside the home she carries a load she doesn’t often get credit for.
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Finding Truth When the World Says You Decide
Truth seems impossible to find since the Christian worldview is despised by the world.
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What is Your Church’s Disciple Making DNA?
A healthy church should be obedient to what God has clearly commanded: making disciples
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In 2020 It’s All About Choices
With deep roots and God’s grace you can believe truth and trust his faithfulness in 2020.