Faith

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

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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?
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Making Sense of a Fragmenting World

Terrorist alerts...the "axis of evil"...shifting geopolitical alliances. How can we make sense of it all?
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You Are Free!

There have been many peoples over the years forced into slavery. Are we still enslaved today? Find out how, why and what can and will be done about it.
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Half Empty or Half Full? We Don't Know the Half of It!

We humans tend to frame our outlook in terms of half empty or half full. But there is a different—a higher—perspective.
Illustration of Noah building the ark.
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Profiles of Faith: Noah - An Example of Righteousness

You can be like Noah. You can set a right example, too. You also can participate in a great work that is, like Noah, properly and appropriately warning this decaying world of its evil ways and urging it to turn...
Silhouette if a man.
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A Brief History of Prayer

In the slipstream of 9/11, Afghanistan, Iraq and the war on terror, Americans pray again. President Bush's, genuine, non-photo-op, not-crying-on-cue example of personal prayer and faith presents a huge motivating factor. Yes, amazing but true, prayer has come back to...
Thunderstorm
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This Is the Way Walk in It: "Let Not Your Heart Be Troubled"

Your newspaper is probably reading a lot like mine these days—seemingly, more bad news than ever.
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Should You Attend Church?

Many, perhaps even you, have become disillusioned with churches and religious leaders. They wonder what they should do and where they should turn. What does God say?
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Faith and Works

Despite what Martin Luther thought, James' teaching of faith proven by works is sound and biblical.
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Allegiance and Idolatry

Is stating the pledge of allegiance to America's flag
Illustration of James
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Profiles of Faith: James - Half Brother of Jesus

James taught about faith, telling us that true faith is demonstrated by what we are, how we live and what we do.
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Treasure Digest: If Only...

I can't just wish "if only..."
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Who Is Given Protection?

Who will escape the worst of the Great Tribulation during the prophesied dangerous times ahead? Is it some particular group or denomination? Will those who study the prophecies of the Bible have a greater advantage? Does knowing about God's plans...
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From The Word: It's Time for a Timely Reminder on Time

Sometimes cultural differences can give you a new perspective on God's Word. Maybe there's more we can learn about what it means to "redeem the time."