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Can We Trust the Bible?

What do we know about the trustworthiness of the Bible and evidences supporting its reliability as a historically accurate and divinely inspired text?

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God Has Shown Us What Love Looks Like

For many, “love” is a feeling – something to fall into or out of, a force outside of our control. But the Bible tells us that God is love (1 John 4:8), and He never changes (Malachi 3:6). He demonstrated His love by sending His Son, Jesus Christ, to earth to die in our place, while we were still sinners and unable to recognize His amazing grace (see Romans 5:8). He so loved the world that He gave His Son, “that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life” (John 3:16).

First Corinthians 13:4-8 is...

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The Church: Held Together by Christ

This world is full of division. Daily battles are waged in war and with words. The hills we are willing to die on seem to grow in number with each passing day. Glorying in our individuality, we hold and value our own desires, feelings, and beliefs above anyone else’s. This has resulted in an epidemic of loneliness as each person strives to be their “best self” and live their “best life” in an ethereal, unending quest for “happiness”.

God has called the Church to live in stark contrast to that hopeless, worldly backdrop. Unfortunately, we sometimes fall into the same...

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Nothing is Impossible: The Kind of Faith that Moves Mountains

One of the defining traits of humans is our tendency to doubt. We contemplate and hesitate to a fault. Granted, some may do this more than others, but in general we all have moments when we doubt ourselves and we doubt others. Sometimes we grow pessimistic because we’ve seen good things not work out, or seemingly good people do bad things. We might doubt what someone says because we’ve been lied to before. We might doubt someone’s commitment to a relationship because so many relationships don’t last. We might doubt our ability to accomplish something, because we’ve failed before.

As...

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You’re Never Too Young to Be Used by God!

Sometimes, it may seem that you are sitting on the sidelines. You don’t have much say about your own life. You might even feel ignored because you are young or inexperienced.

But what if I told you that you may be the perfect candidate for a very important role in the work God is doing in the world?

Let me share some examples of kids and teenagers in the Bible whom God used in very big ways.

Samuel: This little boy was an answer to prayer. In response, his mother Hannah dedicated Samuel to God. He grew up in the...

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Looking in the Mirror: Are You a “Doer” of the Word?

Have you ever gotten up in the morning, looked in the mirror, and were taken aback at how disheveled you looked?

What if you walked away from the mirror then, and never did anything to fix yourself up? What if you forgot what you looked like and then proceeded to go to work, school, or the store looking just like you did when you got out of bed?

I don’t know about you, but I would probably get a few quizzical looks from the people around me.

James uses this metaphor of looking into a mirror to explain our need...

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Keys to Sharing the Gospel from the Book of Acts

Acts is probably the most colorful and descriptive book in the Bible when it comes to “seeing” evangelism in action. Sharing the Gospel is not just an idea or concept in Acts – it’s a movement that results in tremendous growth (and persecution). There are several prescriptive examples for evangelism in the book of Acts that we can follow as we, too, seek to obey the Great Commission:

1. Rely on the Holy Spirit

After Jesus’ death, resurrection, and ascension, He did not leave His followers without help to reach the world with the message of salvation.

“And being assembled...

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Ivory Towers: The Danger of Getting Too Comfortable

We are incredibly blessed in America. Sure, it’s not perfect – no place is perfect – but the protections, opportunities, and spirit are decidedly distinctive and special. Even the poorest of the poor here have privileges not afforded to others in so many other parts of the world. Should we value our freedoms and blessings here? Should we consider them to be good things? I think so. But there are also reasons to approach these blessings with some caution, as we seek to follow Scripture’s instruction: “Keep your heart with all diligence, for out of it spring the issues...

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Keep Following Jesus: Hold on to the Plow!

Luke 9 and 10

Motivation

Inward focus: Let go of self, hold on to truth

To live victoriously as a Christian, you cannot have a half-hearted commitment to God. Your relationship with Him cannot be superficial.

In Luke 9 and 10, Jesus sent out His disciples to preach the kingdom of God. They were told not to take money, food, or extra clothes, but to rely on God’s provision alone – something they saw clearly in the miraculous feeding of the 5,000 in the wilderness. They were to orient their hearts on eternity, not on the temporary....

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Halloween: A Matter of Life and Death

The popular Halloween holiday celebrated in America today is a patchwork of religious and cultural traditions spanning two thousand years. Some early folklore endures in symbols like witches, skeletons, ghosts, and the devil, as well as in activities like carving jack-o-lanterns, dressing up in costumes, and trick or treating.

Some believed that on the eve of the new year, October 31st, when summer turned to winter, the barrier of the spiritual realm became so thin that spirits of those who died could cross over into the world of the living. During this time, many people practiced divination, religious rituals, and...

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Give Thanks to God for Abundant Life

The cornucopia is rooted in Greek and Roman mythology, but it has become a universal symbol of fertility and abundance. The word comes from a combination of words translated in English as “horn” and “plenty”. If you look closely, the cornucopia can be found on official seals, flags, architecture, and coins around the world. The overflowing cornucopia is the recognition of one’s blessings, with plenty to share, and a reminder to be thankful; so naturally, it has become a common symbol around the time of America’s Thanksgiving celebration.

The Old Testament of the Bible describes a feast that...

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From One Beggar to Another…

“Evangelism is like one hungry beggar telling another hungry beggar where there is bread.”

This quote has been attributed to the famous 19th-century preacher Charles Spurgeon.

I first heard this statement years ago from someone who shared her personal testimony with me. Ever since, it’s stuck with me. I never have been able to think of a more powerful and accurate picture of what the right heart of evangelism should be.

In what has been called “The Beatitudes”, Matthew 5:3-10 records Jesus’ words about those who receive the benefits of belonging to God:

“Blessed are the poor in spirit,
For theirs...

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Are You Growing in the Lord?

We humans are not static creatures. It’s impossible for us to exist in limbo. Every move and choice we make sends us in one of two directions: life or death.

I heard someone once say that Satan owns the fence – meaning that if we are living lukewarm lives, growing cold to the things of God, or agnostic about our beliefs, we are not then hanging out in safe, neutral ground. When we’re not actively seeking God or seeking to align our lives with His will, we are being pulled into enemy territory.

We live in a world that is...

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Treasure in Cracked, Clay Pots

There’s a coffee shop in my community called “The Cracked Pot”. Doubling as a ministry outreach, it provides help and hope for children aging out of foster care. After a little bit of research, I learned that the name is derived from 2 Corinthians 4:7-9 and symbolizes resilience and purpose.

In that Bible passage, and the wider context of that passage, clay pots – or “earthen vessels” – are referring to our physical bodies. Bodies that get hurt, beat up, and worn out. Yet, the apostle Paul, who wrote this letter, speaks of something that is much greater...

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"In Remembrance of Me"

We’re not always so good at remembering. That’s why our calendars come with printed notes marking national holidays. Even if we know there is a holiday, though, sometimes we lose sight of the original reason, or meaning, for these holidays. For example, the solemnity of Memorial Day is sometimes overshadowed by vacation destinations and barbecues and a welcomed three-day weekend for many.

The Lord knows our tendency to forget and to get sidetracked. So, right before He died, Jesus gave instructions and modeled what we call today the Lord’s Supper, or Communion, so that we would remember His...

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What Kind of Light Are You?

A few years ago, the government required that fluorescent bulbs replace incandescent bulbs on store shelves. The goal: to conserve energy and reduce carbon emissions.

But not everything about fluorescent lights is good. For example, they take much longer to reach full brightness, and they’ve been known to produce a flicker that causes eye strain and headaches. And certainly not least of all concerns, these lights contain toxic mercury that can harm our health and which requires a particular method be followed for proper disposal. And then there’s the less-than friendly ambiance they bring to a space. The...

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Consider the Lilies

As the saying goes, “April showers bring May flowers.” Where I live, I can see this shift taking place now. We’ve had lots of unusually warm days and rain showers. Little buds have started appearing on trees, seemingly overnight. As the sun breaks through the clouds, the little wildflowers that have started to rise from the ground open to reveal their beautiful colors and designs.

It dawned on me recently: None of this beauty required me lifting a finger! Have I ever really stopped to appreciate how life is brought forth and sustained solely by our faithful Creator?

“Consider the...

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Did Jesus Really Rise from the Dead?

How in the world do we show that a 2,000-year-old event actually happened? Mary Magdalene didn’t whip out her flip camera and record footage of the resurrected Jesus. So what’s a historian to do?

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What It Means to Know God

In a big world, it can be easy to think that maybe you aren’t special enough to be noticed. But the truth is that there is Someone who always has and always will know you.

Psalm 139 in the Bible says,
"Lord, Thou hast searched me, and known me.
Thou knowest my downsitting and mine uprising,
Thou understandest my thought afar off.
Thou compassest my path and my lying down,
and art acquainted with all my ways...
Thou hast covered me in my mother's womb.
I will praise Thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made."

Even before you were born, God knew all about...

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Your Story

Have you read the world’s best seller, the Holy Bible? It’s the book that records the past, present, and future of the human race. The Bible takes about 70 hours to read. Your Story encapsulates its amazing Story and Message—and takes about 30 minutes to read.

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Why You Can Trust Your Bible

Because of who God is and what God has done to preserve His Word, we have confidence the events described in Scripture are accurate and historical.

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What it Means to be a ‘Doer of the Word’

Christians are to not only hear the word, they are to do the word. What does this look like and how is it accomplished?

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Trust His Word

The Bible offers trustworthy explanations of the world in which we find ourselves, the One who created it, and His great desire that we might know Him.

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The Word Is Enough

The Bible is sufficient. And we must live our lives in a way that reflects this timeless truth.

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The Old Testament God of Compassion and Mercy

Mercy and compassion are rooted in the very character of God. His law commands it. Wisdom teaches it. The prophets prescribe it and the Psalms applaud it.

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The Inspiration of the Bible

We often speak of people being ‘inspired’ to do or create something. However, the Bible’s use of this word is much more significant.

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The Final Word of God

With many conflicting views of God and the afterlife, we must be able to trust a source to convey the truth. In the Bible, we have the final words to God to mankind.

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Submission to Scripture

Christian's live under the word of God—believing its teaching, trusting its promises, and following its commands.

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Sola Scriptura

Do we truly appreciate every book of the Bible for what it is? It is the inspired word of God and we must diligently study and cherish all of its words!

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Love God’s Word

Make it one of your chief occupations on earth to be filled with God's Word, so that He may fulfill His Word in you.

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Jesus in All the Scriptures

On the road to Emmaus Jesus explained how He was found in all the Old Testament Scriptures. Here is an outline of how Christ can be seen in every book of the Bible!

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Doers of the Word

“Too many Christians mark their Bibles, but their Bibles never mark them.” Christians must not only read and hear the word, they must also do the word!

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An Overview of Repentance in the Bible

Throughout the Bible, repentance involves a complete and irreversible change of mind, heart, and actions.

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8 Things Your Bible Says About Itself

The Bible claims to be inspired, true, authoritative, clear, sufficient, powerful, Christ-centered, and precious. May God help us to treat it as such.

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5 Great Reasons to Memorize Scripture Today

“I have stored up your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you” (Psalm 119:11). Scripture memorization is a discipline we often neglect, despite its importance.

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Where Is Peace?

Amidst the waves of stress and anxiety, where can you find peace? The world often encourages us to look within ourselves for peace, but the Bible directs us elsewhere.

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What Is Salvation?

Christians often speak of salvation, but what exactly does the word mean? Read on for a Biblical definition of this important word.

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Three Lost Things

Are you lost? Hear God's message of love for you!

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The Three Crosses

On the day Jesus Christ was crucified, He was not the only man hanging on a cross. There is a story to be learned about each of those three crosses.

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The Testimony of God

God revealed Himself to all people in Jesus when He came to the earth. In the Bible, we learn who He is and what He offers us.

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The Rest of Salvation

Rest is a gift, not of merit, but of grace. We can never earn salvation, but those who come to Jesus Christ will find true rest.

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The Heart of the Gospel

John 3:16 is certainly the most well-known verse in the world. An understanding of this beloved verse helps us truly understand the Gospel.

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The Compassion of the Savior

When we understand the extent of our sin and the holiness of God, we come to truly understand just how much compassion the Savior has for His sheep.

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Repentance and Faith

What must one do to be saved? Is simply believing enough or must we also repent? Understanding these words and their relationship to one another help understand what it means to believe the Gospel!

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Paul, the Chief of Sinners

The Apostle Paul called himself the "chief of sinners." If Paul has been rescued and redeemed by God’s amazing grace, the way is open for all!

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Obey the Gospel

The Bible warns of God’s coming judgment. The gospel provides a way out of His judgment and into His arms. Will you obey?

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No Other Savior

There are many different faiths and religions around the world. Is it enough for us to merely believe in something or can we be sure of what the truth is?

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Jesus Our Substitute

There has only been one perfectly innocent man in all of human history, and He was put to death. Why? So we can have peace with God.

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Is There Any Hope With All of the Evil in This World?

Every day we see the evidence of evil and suffering in the world. But in the darkest moments, remember your true, eternal circumstances in Christ.

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How to Repent: What Does the Bible Say?

Is being ‘sorry’ simply enough to qualify as being repentant? Or is repentance something different than feelings of guilt?

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