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Finding Pearls

What if you are passing up the most important information that has ever been made available to you because you are sure you have all the answers already?
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Can God Forgive Abortion?

Yes, He can. And He will if you ask Him to.
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The Value of a Good Name

If we call ourselves a Christian, we carry the name of Jesus Christ. Do we act in such a way that respects that name?
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It's Time to Be Tested

We are tested throughout our lives. Each step brings us closer to our ultimate goal, but what goal should we be seeking?
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He's After Me!

We aren't always aware of the dangers around us. It is important to stay alert and aware.
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Life's Ultimate Do-Over

Have you ever had a moment where you just stare in the mirror and wonder how you got to where you are?
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Be Willing to Share the Byline

Sometimes even if you're an important and respected leader, you need a push from someone else. And that's okay.
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Apollos and the Playbook: Being Transformed by Truth

How do we respond to truth when it conflicts with what we think we know?
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Job Description: The Prophets

What can we learn from these men and women of old in our modern day?
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If You Had Only 24 Hours to Live, How Would You Live Them?

A touching story of a young man doing good spurs us on to using every day to its fullest.
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You Can Change, and God Can Forgive You

Taking even the smallest step towards God is all it takes.
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Lessons in Transformation From Naaman

What is our perspective when the seemingly simple solutions don't satisfy our desire for grand transformation?
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Why Can't We "Coexist"?

In the real world, how well does the bumper sticker coexist philosophy work?
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Leave No Man Behind

We have a responsibility to our fellow man. We must not leave anyone behind.
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Three Things All Refugees Must Understand

Our hearts break for those displaced by war, terrorism and poverty in the Middle East. As a former refugee myself, here are three lessons I learned that every refugee must understand—and the spiritual application for each and every one of...
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Eternity In Our Hearts

Humans were created with an eternal purpose in mind; something no other creature on earth can claim.
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Iron Sharpens Iron

How do we go about sharpening our friends—abrasively or with deference and respect?
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The State of Israel, Prophesied!

It can be easy to take the modern state of Israel for granted—but it is actually an extraordinary fulfillment of biblical prophecy.
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The Sign of Jonah

How the only sign that Jesus gave to prove that He was the Messiah wasn't just a proof of His resurrection—but a warning.
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"Go Your Way Till The End": Daniel's Prophecies and You

Daniel saw incredible visions predicting events thousands of years in advance. Like him, we should be seeking understanding, and living in faith to gain it.