Faith

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

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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.
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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.
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Someone to Confide In

Reflections on a famous diary yield lessons for today.
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What Does It Mean to Be Justified?

What exactly is justification? Why is it so important in God’s sight? Most importantly, how can we become justified?
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FORWARD! Are You a Tourist or a Pilgrim?

"Beloved, I beg you as sojourners and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts which war against the soul" (1 Peter 2:11).
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To Prevail Against the Enemy

People today don’t believe Satan exists or don’t take him seriously. But he is a real enemy, and we need real armor to overcome him.
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We Reap What We Sow

In computer programming it’s referred to as GIGO (garbage in, garbage out), but the principle was around long before computers!