Faith

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

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Amazing Grace: A Lifelong Love Story

These touching moments display a God-given love that nothing can extinguish.
The Bulletproof Vest
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Treasure Digest: The Bulletproof Vest

Like everyone else on the beat, Detective Sergeant Joe had heard the lectures on bulletproof vests and had found them entirely convincing.
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FORWARD! Don't Listen to the 10 Spies!

After the plagues on Egypt, after the parting of the Red Sea, after the thunder and lightning on Mt. Sinai, Israel moved on and was within striking distance of the Promised Land.
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Passport to Kingdom Come

Always remember our primary citizenship is not any nation on this earth.
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Living a Noble Life

Life is much more than making sure all of our needs are met.
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Origins and What to Believe

Evolution is pushed very hard in school- know how to retain your faith in the face of extreme cynicism about the Bible.
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Hello, God? Are You There?

Have you ever wondered why God answers some prayers almost immediately (like finding a parking space), but other prayers about deeply important goals or issues sometimes seem forgotten?
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The Secret God's Laws

Everybody is talking about the Secret. But really, God's way of life is the key to success, happiness and health. Don't get drawn into the false new age doctrine.
Supporting Those Who Are Sick Advice to Give or Not Give
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Supporting Those Who Are Sick Advice to Give or Not Give

In last month's issue, part 1 was "What to Do and Not Do." Part 2 covers many issues concerning the giving of advice regarding health matters.
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Nonnegotiable Ultimatums

What do you value more than anything, such that anybody who challenges it must face an ultimatum to choose?
Do It Anyway
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Do It Anyway

There is a country song by Martina McBride called “Anyway.” It is about not being afraid to go forward even if things don’t always turn out as we think they should. Sometimes the strength to go on comes from the...
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Do You Dare?

Ever been dared to do something? Often we regret taking a dare, but some dares make life a whole lot better.
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Agnosticism

There’s no shame in not knowing, unless you decide not to find out!
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Should Any Child Be Left Behind?

Rearing special needs children is often difficult. They require extra time, work, effort, and expense for the entire family. But, ask yourself, do they deserve the death penalty because they are a bit different from you and me?
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Hurricane Rita--A Mass Exodus

The hurricanes of 2005 affected many people in varying ways. This is one family’s story during a difficult time.
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Spiritual Distractions

In today’s world, it is easy to get distracted. In fact, distractions are the cause of most accidents. But what about our spiritual life? Can distractions get in the way there as well?
How Far Will We Trust God?
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How Far Will We Trust God?

During trials are we committed to God's will, regardless of the outcome?
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I have no doubt that God exists and that the man called Jesus of Nazareth was His Son. I find hardly any reference to the word "church" in Jesus's words, nor can I connect Him to popes, cardinals, archbishops or domineering pastors.

Jesus was not in the churches where I worshipped, and yet everyone insisted on His presence. It is better to believe that He is at God's right hand until He returns. Don't feel obligated to answer my doubts about Christianity...
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The One-Person Difference

Locked in my own insecure world, I was without a friend. All that changed when Davina reappeared and I learned a powerful lesson.
A woman seated with an open laptop and a backpack on the desk in front of her
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"You Know What to Do"

The transition from being a child living at home to an adult out on your own is an exciting and challenging experience—especially when it comes to jobs. Here's how it worked for me.