Faith

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

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Does God Help Those Who Help Themselves?

Does God want us to do our best or to sit back and wait for Him to do it?
Illustration of the apostle Paul preaching.
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Profiles of Faith: Paul - Apostle to the Gentiles

When you read the book of Acts and Paul's letters, this perspective can serve as a backdrop and perhaps help you better understand why Paul was "all things to all men".
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This is the Way, Walk in It: One Moment in Time

Headlines about national and international issues are a daily fare, but every day, somewhere, events are occurring that affect some family for a lifetime. These events, whether for good or bad, take up the "headline space" in their family's personal...
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A Framework for Reconciliation

Reconciliation is possible if we approach each other in humility, determined not to give offense, in respect, in privacy, if need be with the help of others, with God's backing, in compassion and in a forgiving attitude.
Illustration of Peter denying Christ.
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Profiles of Faith: Peter - From Fisherman to Fisher of Men

What does Peter's example mean for us? Can we see ourselves in Peter's experience as he stepped out of his boat onto the waves toward Jesus Christ? Do we see a parallel in standing for God and His truths?
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Walking on Water: Faith Over Physics

Think about this: Physically speaking, what are the chances that a human being could walk on water?
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What Is the Laodicean Problem?

Who is Laodicea?" has been a hot topic in the Church of God in recent decades. Could it be that too narrow a view of this topic has caused many to lose the broader—and more pertinent—message that Christ intended?
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Learning From the Suffering of Job

The suffering of a man named Job explains much about why character is more important in God's eyes than the discomfort and pain we experience in this life.
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Q&A: Members Marrying Nonmembers

What is the UCGIA's teaching about members marrying nonmembers?
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Teens Pursue Spirituality, But Without God?

Many teens want to live in ways that are healthy and moral, in spite of the example set by the adult generation. But are they choosing spirituality without God?
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Dealing With Objections to the Flood

How could Noah have fit all those animals into the ark?
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In Memory

Unfortunately, when people go through periods of deep despair, they often don't realize the support system that is available to them.
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Election Year Religion

God is "getting a lot of press" lately as the presidential candidates have brought religion into the campaign. Is the U.S. undergoing a significant change? Or are we witnessing politics as usual?
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The Christian Life: Ordeal or Adventure?

Perhaps you've marveled at great feats of physical endurance. But many lead lives of daily, often-unrecognized adventure!
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The Need for Spiritual Readiness

Christians need to be ready, but that readiness is not connected with the specific belief of the rapture.
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Learning to Accept What Is

Life threw me a curve, and I had to consider going back to college. Would my over-50 brain still work?
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Are You Missing Out on Something?

If you're like most people, you have a vague feeling there must be more to life than meets the eye. Discover how you can find that missing ingredient in your life.
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Battling Back From Spiritual Burnout

Recently I found myself in what I call a blue funk.
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When Will These Things Happen?

When will the remaining prophecies of Matthew 24 be fulfilled? Only God knows the exact timing of these events.
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The Resurrection: The Astounding Biblical Truth

The concept of a resurrection to life—a biblical teaching few understand—was no longer an intangible promise from the pages of the Bible. The resurrection suddenly became a real event for me. I saw it for the first time for what...