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Surrounded by Anger: Living in Peace

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.
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How to Honor Your Parents as Adults and Why You Should

We’re all familiar with the Fifth Commandment in the context of little kids. But even as adults, we still need to honor our parents. What exactly does that entail?
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Anxiety: One Bite at a Time

Some tasks must be taken one piece at a time.
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A Corner of the Robe

How we respond to others' words and actions can reveal a lot about our respect, including that for God.
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Want to Raise Successful Kids? Focus on These Seven Habits

When my friend noted that we had raised “successful adults,” she was might have been thinking about some of the typical measures of success, but she was actually referring to the kind of success—which I’ll refer to as true success—that...
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God is Changing You: He Takes the Bruised and Makes it Beautiful

As He chooses us in all our flaws, He knows through His Holy Spirit, He can offer us the opportunity to change.
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Our Manna

The Israelites complained about the miraculous bread of life they were given in the wilderness (manna). That story has powerful implications for our attitude today.
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What It Means To Glorify God: And How To Do It In Your Daily Life

We glorify or magnify God, or give glory to God, when we recognize, admire, value or extol His attributes and acts—His holy righteous character, creative brilliance, miraculous works and boundless wisdom.
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Fragile People

Be gentle with fragile people.
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Five Ways Parents Damage Their Kids: Without Even Realizing It

Obviously, there’s no end to the types of mistakes parents might make. However, certain parenting blunders are especially common today. Here are five big ones to avoid.
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Transhumanism: What It Is, and Why It Is So Fundamentally Wrong

The transhumanist movement seeks to develop and use technology to radically transform humanity beyond its current physiology and limitations. Here are six reasons it's so wrong.
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Imposter Syndrome: Self-doubt and Our Christian Journey

God wants you to succeed. He did not choose you on a whim.
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How to Build Bridges in a Polarized Age

With Thanksgiving just a few days away, I have some friends who are seriously stressed about hosting dinner that day for relatives they rarely see.
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Three Ways to Jumpstart Your Bible Study Habit

Whether you're new to studying the Bible or are trying to move from occasional study to a regular habit, these Bible study tips will help keep you motivated.
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How Society’s View of Tolerance Differs From Biblical Tolerance

Is tolerance for all lifestyles, beliefs?
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How Should We Be Treating One Another?

Are current events causing problems in your relationships? We have to remind ourselves of what is really important.
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Journey to Mount Sinai: Analyzing Timothy Mahoney’s Latest Films

A review of part 1 of Tim Mahoney's new film, Journey to Mount Sinai.
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Is Satan Cast Down to Earth?

The time of Satan’s fall has not occurred but it may be closer than you think.
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Are You Living Like a Secular Humanist?

The term secular humanism might not even be something most people are familiar with. Yet this ideology permeates virtually every aspect of contemporary society.
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Death of Queen Elizabeth II: Duty

Duty is completing tasks that are necessary regardless of our desire to do them. The motivation to do our duty comes from a depth of character. Do we have the character to perform the Christian duties that God has given...