How can we trust God when we're feeling distressed? distress stress trust

God has a perfect plan for your life.  It’s a plan that will not be thwarted.  In His miraculous providence, He has assured us that He will work out everything for the good of those who love Him.  But...

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The real risk of comparing yourself to others comparison reconciliation

Making unhealthy comparisons between your life and the life of others is a common mistake we as people seem to often make, and those comparisons can lead you to end up in one of two different places d...

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How can a Christian persuade others to follow Christ? evangelism persuasive

The book of 2 Corinthians has been described as some people as the most emotional letter the Apostle Paul was inspired by the Holy Spirit to write.  This church brought Paul great joy, but they also h...

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You can entrust your future to Christ's care. future obedience

There are several mottos or slogans I have picked up throughout the course of my life that I regularly repeat to myself because I believe they’re true.  They aren’t slogans you’ll find in Scripture, b...

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How far would you go to honor Jesus? anointed

There’s a common dilemma every child faces when they want to give one of their parents a gift.  They may want to give their mother or father something nice, but the resources they have on hand tend to...

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How soon will Jesus be returning? return of jesus

I have lived in various places throughout my life, but the majority of my years have been spent in the state of Pennsylvania.  There are a lot of things I enjoy about our state and a few things I woul...

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What should we do while we wait for Jesus to return? rapture return of jesus second coming

Recently, I attended my high school reunion in the town I grew up in.  This was the 30th anniversary of my graduation from high school, and I’m honestly amazed at how quickly the decades have flown by...

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Jesus will help you endure to the end end times endurance temple

I teach a theology class that every student at the university where I serve is required to take before they graduate.  It’s a class that covers all the primary areas of doctrine that are addressed in ...

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Are you a cheerful or a reluctant giver? generosity giving tithing

Not long ago, I was listening to a popular radio show that offers all kinds of advice, with a particular emphasis on personal finances.  The host was speaking to a caller who mentioned the fact that s...

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Do you expect to be treated like a king? humility messiah

Regardless of whichever season of life you’re presently in, I think it can be a healthy experience to force yourself to volunteer to serve others in new ways.  Serving others has the capacity to stret...

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Which is the most important commandment? loving god ten commandments

When I was in college, I spent a little time volunteering with a ministry that was led by another college student.  The ministry was evangelistic in nature and was geared toward sharing the message of...

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Do you believe the resurrection is true? resurrection

Back in the 1990s, certain fashion trends became popular.  Fashion trends are part of every decade, but for a season during that era, one of the most coveted pieces of fashion among teenagers were Sta...

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