Why healing may not be the only way to pray when someone is suffering

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When I picked up the phone and Mom said, “breast cancer,” I had to stop and think about how to pray for her. I didn’t k...

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What happens when you stop procrastinating and obey Jesus

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I am a procrastinator. I've always put off — a least for a little while — what I know I need to be doing. I even learned ...

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I Am the True Vine

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A recap of Brad Cooper’s sermon, “I Am the True Vine,” in 140 characters or less. To abide is to remain, to connect,...

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Do I have to obey the government?

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“If (insert candidate here) gets elected, I’m moving to Canada.” I’ve heard that statement more in the last six ...

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Do Christians have to vote Republican?

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The goal of this article isn’t to tell you how to vote, but to give you a framework for how to know what Jesus is guiding you to do...

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Are you making the most of technology in your spiritual life?

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I grew up in a traditional Baptist church where a leather-bound Bible was part of going to church. As much a part of church as clip-on ti...

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Six types of writing in the Bible and why they matter

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I always wanted to read more than I wanted air! My mother showed me that reading could transport me wherever I wanted to go, show me worl...

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I am the way, the truth, and the life

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A recap of Clayton King’s sermon, “I am the way, the truth, and the life,” in 140 characters or less. We need to kno...

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Maybe you shouldn’t chime in on this

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In an age of social media, anyone has a platform to say just about anything at any time. Holding one's tongue has become a lost virtu...

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What has God called you to do with your life?

God made you on purpose to make a difference. God doesn't make mistakes, and He created you intentionally and purposefully to do goo...

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Is it a sin to be tempted?

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They were my favorite cookies: homemade vanilla pudding chocolate chip cookies. Sitting on my counter, fresh out of the oven, still warm ...

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Is the silent treatment killing your marriage?

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As a teacher, I quickly learned a little trick to keep my students quiet. If we were waiting in the hall, I picked someone to be “i...

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