Faith

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

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How to Survive Bull Riding and Religion

One man shares his experiences with a favorite sport and how they compare to his spiritual journey.
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What It Is Like Being a Young Church Member in France

An account of a young Christian living in France
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A Course on Evolution and Faith

What happens when a young person who believes in God studies evolution? Read this first-hand account to discover what happened to one college freshman.
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Unconditional Surrender

Nearly 60 years ago World War II ended with unconditional surrender. But unconditional surrender is not just for the history books, as it plays a vital part in our relationship with our Savior and conquering King.
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Question: I am having a difficult time in my life. I have lost my faith in God. Can you tell me why I should believe in God when nothing in my life has gone the way I have wanted it to? What can I do to get my faith in God back? Any advice would be great.

What can I do to regain faith in the face of so much evil in the world?
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The Gift That Keeps on Giving

Most of us, at one time or another in our lives, have experienced an event considered a miracle. Whether we believe or not, miracles are a gift from God which carry meaning throughout the rest of our lives.
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Biblical Solutions to Anxiety

Several scriptures give us good advice on dealing with fear and anxiety.
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Treasure Digest: Magnify God, Humble Self

Some time back I was in the midst of a trial. I had prayed about the problem, yet improvement seemed far away. I was not focusing on God, but on myself.
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Treasure Digest: Mary Could Have Said No!

Luke 1:26-28 records that Mary was a virgin who was engaged to marry Joseph.
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The Broken Bottle Heard Around the World

Jesus Christ surprised His disciples—and us—by praising a seemingly wasteful act. Why did He put such emphasis on it?
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The Trunk of the Tree

What can we learn from a tree? A lot when it's a tree of life.
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This is the Way Walk in It: A Cure for Code Orange

"Do not fear, for those who are with us are more than those who are with them... LORD...open [their] eyes that [they] may see."
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What Goes Around, Comes Around

The examples of Saddam and Joseph teach us the importance of sowing what you want to reap.
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Disbelief in the Bible: A Tragic Phenomenon and Increasing Trend

The Bible is losing its once-held prominence in the Western world. Even professing Christians seldom read God’s Word.
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Adrift No More

As a boy I loved to launch little wood chip boats, but I learned I didn't want to be like them, at the mercy of the whims of the stream.
"Mayflower in Plymouth Harbor," by William Halsall, 1882 at Pilgrim Hall Museum, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
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This is the Way Walk in It: The Ageless "Heart Steps" of a Pilgrim's Walk

The faithful people of God have never placed their roots in this world alone.
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How to Make Right Choices

Some of the many decisions we make every day turn out well—others not so well. What can we do to make better decisions?
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Evidence of a Worldwide Flood

For much of the 20th century the majority of the scientific community has denied the possibility of a universal flood. Yet more evidence is accumulating that there indeed was a worldwide flood several thousand years ago.
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Treasure Digest: Is Life Worth Waiting For?

Modern society allows almost every real or imagined need to be instantly realized.
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The Test Track of Life

Why does a loving, merciful God allow good people to suffer for no apparent reason?