Faith

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

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Illustration of Gideon squeezing the dew out of piece of wool.
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Profiles of Faith: Gideon - When a Few Make a Majority

Gideon's example proves to us that, through the faithfulness of a few, many can be delivered and become conquerors. With God the outcome doesn't depend on human might and strength.
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Why Will Christ Return?

Many churches understand and teach that Jesus Christ will return. Far fewer know why He will return and what will happen when He arrives.
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The Two Joshuas

Many connections are to be noted between Joshua and Jesus. The names share the same meaning: "God is salvation." Jesus (Ieous) is the Greek form of the Hebrew Joshua (Yehosua). Many parallels can be drawn between the two Joshuas.
Illustration of Joshua and the crossing of the Jordan river.
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Profiles of Faith: Joshua - God Is Salvation

Joshua's life is a living testimony for those who desire to obey God in living faith.
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Covetousness Is Idolatry

Many don't realize how greed is impeding their spiritual growth and how necessary it is to overcome the deadly and deceitful sin of covetousness.
Illustration of Miriam watching over Moses in a basket on the Nile River.
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Profiles of Faith: Miriam - A Lifetime of Faith

Although God inspired Moses to identify Miriam as a prophetess while she lived, she was still highly regarded in Scripture some 700 years after she died.
Illustration of Moses and the burning bush.
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Profiles of Faith: Moses - Leader of a Nation

What can we learn today from Moses?
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Jericho: The Lesson of Not Coming Into Sin

Ancient Israel had to learn a painful, tragic lesson at Jericho. What should Christians today learn from their experience?
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Why Did He Have to Die?

This is the story of two men, living many centuries apart, who willingly gave their lives so others could survive. It's a story you need to understand.
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The Visionary Insight of J.B. Priestley

Few have understood our age better than author J.B. Preistly. His unusual comprehension is summed up in the nonfiction masterpices Literature and Western Man. In this book he considers the problems of the human condition and how we must face...
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The War Against Standards and Values

Like it or not, and recognize it or not, your ideals and beliefs are the target of a nihilistic, valueless secular philosophy.
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How Do You Know It's Bad?

When faced with seemingly insurmountable obstacles and difficulties, keep in mind that things may not always be as bad as they seem.
Illustration of King Nebchadnezzar back away from fiery furnace.
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Profiles of Faith: Shadrach, Meschach & Abed-Nego - Faith in God's Will

The story of Shadrach, Meshach and Abed-Nego is a dramatic testimony to some who truly were conquerors, willing to risk all for their love of—and faith in—God.
The Danger of Being Double-Minded
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The Danger of Being Double-Minded

The apostle James warns against being double-minded. What is double-mindedness, and what are its consequences?
Illustration of Nehemiah helping to build the wall around Jerusalem.
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Profiles of Faith: Nehemiah - Portrait Of a Leader

In the book of the Bible bearing his name, Nehemiah records his memoirs. He tells how, against tremendous odds, he accomplished an unimaginably difficult undertaking.
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Faith and the Balance Beam

How can we learn to exercise faith in our everyday lives? I learned an important lesson from my granddaughter!
Illustration of Daniel addressing King Nebuchadnezzar.
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Profiles of Faith: Daniel - God Is My Judge

Daniel committed his life to God. Sometimes he suffered, but he always trusted God to deliver him from trials. You and I can live as Daniel lived.
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Coping With Worry

You worry. I worry. We all worry about all kinds of things. But why do we allow ourselves to worry so much? Does our worrying accomplish anything? And are we concerning ourselves with the right things?
Road and blue sky - What Does God Require for Eternal Life?
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What Does God Require for Eternal Life?

God promises eternal life to all who believe in and accept Jesus Christ as their Savior. But do we have any responsibility beyond believing?
Girl smiling with fingers making a frame - Who Is the Center of Our Worship?
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Who Is the Center of Our Worship?

Traditional Christianity claims to focus its worship on Jesus Christ. But didn't Jesus Christ Himself direct our attention, including even our prayers, to God the Father?