Faith

"Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen." (Hebrews 11:1).

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Fear and Faith
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Fear and Faith

A young girl's fear of horses reminded me of our Christian struggle with fear.
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Valley Times Are Profitable Times

When we are in the depths of a trial, it's hard to see any benefits or opportunities. But in my trial David showed me a different way to look at "the valley of the shadow of death."
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The Point of Prophecy

Prophecy should awaken all of us to the urgency of our times and the need to change our lives.
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Deborah, the Judge and Mother in Israel

Have you ever wondered what it must have been like to have been the children or grandchildren of Deborah? She was placed in the highest position of power, with the consent of the people. She was one of very few...
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The Military Meaning of the Term to Stand

"Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand" (Ephesians 6:13, emphasis added throughout).
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When You're Kicked Down, Get Back Up!

Did you know a baby giraffe can fall more than six feet from its mother's womb and that it usually lands on its back? Ouch!
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Lessons of the Snake and Toad

It was a beautiful summer day. Not too hot and not too cool. A perfect day just made for mowing the lawn. I had been mowing for about an hour when I noticed a toad directly in my path. I...
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To Soar Like Eagles!

The majestic eagle can teach us much about rising above the storms of life and preparing to soar.
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Maintaining a Sense of Urgency

As the world moves away from God, we must stay close to Him.
Do You Have a Postmodern or a Biblical Worldview?
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Do You Have a Postmodern or a Biblical Worldview?

The world around us rubs off on us even when we don't notice it. What tools does God give us to combat this world's pervasive culture?
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Turning the Hearts . . . The Movie Your Children See Daily!

Did you know that we are movie stars? Each parent is a star in the movie his or her children see every day. That's right.
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How to Stay in the Faith

Forty years ago this July, my wife and I were baptized into the Body of Christ.
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En Garde!

The sword of the Spirit is an essential part of our spiritual armor.
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My Baby Thief

My unborn baby has taught me spiritual lessons already. One of these is about anticipation and faith.
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What Is Faith?

Obviously it is something beyond what we can describe in physical terms.
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A Picture Paints a Thousand Words

This expression came true to me recently during a visit to a secondhand shop.
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The Power of Prayer? Stolen Passport Found Just in Time!

A young adult in South Africa experiences God’s special intervention.
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Reason and Faith

There are many things that we do not see. Our human eyes can deceive us.
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Absolute Truth: A Matter of Opinion?

As a college student, I found that my core beliefs were seriously challenged. How would you respond to the question of whether there is absolute truth or not?
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Lessons From a Bridge: How to Stand and Never Fall

The bridge that collapsed in Minneapolis started me thinking about what makes us fall and what makes us stand firm spiritually. The Bible outlines a way to never fall.