Are human beings good or bad?

Perhaps you have heard it asked, "Is man good or bad?”  Many might say, "Deep down everyone is good."  It may seem wron...

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To be a disciple takes discipline

discipline discipleship

I did it again. I’m ashamed that I continually fail in the same area, but this unhealthy pattern has characterized the majority of ...

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How to discover God’s purpose for your life

purpose

Have you ever wondered, “Why am I here?” Maybe you’ve gone your whole life knowing you wanted to be a doctor but didn&...

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How do I know I’m saved?

salvation following jesus

Did I remember to unplug the curling iron? Did I study hard enough for this exam? Did I lock the door before we left for vacation? Am ...

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Is God an environmentalist?

ethics culture politics

April 22 is Earth Day. Some people celebrate by planting trees or picking up litter in a park. Others chain themselves to trees or engage...

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18 pieces of common wisdom God wrote first

bible communication decision making

Most of us use God-inspired concepts and truth every day without even realizing it. Our friends and bosses who don’t believe in Jes...

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Searching for a good God in the midst of evil

evil justice characteristics of god

I quickly skimmed the first chapters of “The Shack” and my worst fears came to life within its pages. How could God allow a l...

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If I have doubts, am I really a Christian?

doubt discipleship

It can be difficult to keep my game face on 100 percent of the time. I believe, but I still have questions. For years, Christians who ex...

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Why did Jesus have to die?

death resurrection jesus easter

Have you ever messed up in a big way and had someone else cover for you or take the punishment?  Think of a small child who breaks ...

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How to understand promises in the Bible

There are hundreds of promises in the Bible. It’s a good bet you will stumble upon a promise of God just about every time you open ...

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You Were Made for More

promises

A recap of Brad Cooper’s sermon, “You Were Made for More” in 140 characters or less.  1. God promises: I will sa...

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10 ways to show your spouse “I believe in you”

marriage relationships grace

One of my favorite musicians, Dave Barnes, has a song that explains my marriage perfectly. It’s called “My love, my enemy.&rd...

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