Faith

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

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God -- Our Protector

In 2007 there was a terrible bridge collapse in Minnesota. This tragedy was just one of many events that have occurred in recent years. How can we deal with these types of incidents and other trials in our lives?
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This is the Way Walk in It: How Long, O Lord?

God's plan for our lives doesn't follow the pattern of "five more minutes and we're there." We cannot necessarily expect to receive this type of response, either to the trials that we face now or to the challenges the saints...
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Restoration: Broken Cisterns

Nearly half of adults are moving from one faith to another, from one denomination to another in search of something they find missing from religion.
Pew Religious Survey
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Pew Religious Survey

Change Your View of the Sunset
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Change Your View of the Sunset

While going through the final phase of a very difficult trial, God opened up a new concept of weekly gratitude to me.
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Honor Comes Before Humility

The more we learn, the more we realize we do not know. That should keep us humble.
Will You Be a Spiritual Survivor?
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Will You Be a Spiritual Survivor?

Consider this fictionalized scenario of end-time events. How would we fare in these circumstances?
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Will You Be a Spiritual Survivor?

Consider this fictionalized scenario of end-time events. How would we fare in these circumstances?
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.