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"Who Says I Can't?!”: With God ALL Things Are Possible!

The inspirational story of Robert Mendez and the change of perspective we could all use to cherish what God has given us.
Two young adult women sitting on top of a car.
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A Brighter Light

When someone brings something special into another person's life they are often called bright lights. When God-fearing people show how to live a truly Christian life they become brighter lights.
A woman reading a Bible.
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Counterfeit

Are you trained to spot a counterfeit religion?
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How Set Are You in Your Ways?

Our ways often get in the way of what God really wants for us.
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Putting Away Evil

We often take for granted the superstitions, belief systems, and idols we have in this day and age, thinking these types of things are of the past. But they are very much alive and kicking in today's world.
Old City, Jerusalem, Israel at night.
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By the Rivers of Babylon: Remembering Jerusalem When You've Never Been There

Three ways God made Jerusalem special for someone who's never been there.
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Unfriending

The time we spend considering one another can change the way we treat each other when difficulties come.
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How Idol Worship Lives On Today

Ancient deities might have faded into obscurity, but modern society is more rife with idolatry than you think.
A woman looking depressed sitting by a window.
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When Thoughts Run Amok

Don't let negative thoughts dominate your mind. Instead, let God's Spirit quell them.
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Keeping Our Wits

The time is coming when we will need to keep our wits and remain calm when the world as we know it completely falls apart. Stay brave!
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Eye for an Eye

The meaning of this biblical directive in the Old Covenant law teaches that punishment must fit the crime.
A woman reading a Bible.
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How to Know God Loves You

God's instructions are His expression of love toward us because they help us grow in all of our relationships and live our best lives.
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Uzzah and Christmas

The surprising commonalities between an obscure Old Testament man and the Christmas celebrations of today.
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Being a True Friend

When we are called a true friend, it means something. Are we being true friends?
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How the Mighty Have Fallen!: President George H.W. Bush

On the eve of his funeral, reflections on what the 41st president's achievements and habits have taught me.
A young boy standing in a field.
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For the Sake of Our Children, Pray “Thy Kingdom Come”

Three news stories highlight our need for God's Kingdom, now.
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If You Can’t Say Something Nice

When we talk about other people in a negative way we are often just making ourselves look bad.
A young man sitting next to chain fence with his head on his hand.
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When Trials Have You Crawling at a Slow Pace, Don’t Quit!

Lessons learned from Facing the Giants.
A woman reading a Bible.
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Calling Evil Good

How we react to the influence of those around us is important in our Christian lives.
A young woman looking outside a window.
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An End To Grief

Grieving for a lost loved one does not end in this lifetime.