Spiritual Growth

This collection of resources is here to support you in spiritual growth by presenting educational topics that will pique your interest and encourage further study.

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What Are the Right Questions?

Don ’t be afraid of asking questions —it ’s the way you learn to navigate life.
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Ecclesiastes: The Thinking Young Adult's Guide to Life

The Bible is filled with special treasures. Here is a great book addressing some of the most important issues of life.
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How Old Is the Earth?

If you've explored this question, you've probably encountered conflicting messages—even among those who believe in the Creator. What does the Bible indicate?
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Are You Afraid of Commitment?

We live in a commitment-phobic age, and it especially affects young adults. Do you have commitment troubles—especially the most important commitment of all?
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Prove the Bible Is True—the Easy Way!

The Bible is in the crosshairs in the media. Can you be sure it's inspired?
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What Are You Thankful For?

Our thanksgiving to God should not be limited to one day of the year.
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The Case Against Evolution

If you would like to dig more deeply into the case against evolution, here are a few book recommendations.
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Keep Your Eyes Fixed on God!

In the midst of political strife and a world in crisis, it’s important to keep our attention centered on God.
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There's Music in the Bible

Surprising to some, Scripture includes many references to singing and musical instruments being played in worshipping God and in everyday life.
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Samson: Accomplishing God's Purpose the Hard Way

Some find it perplexing that this man with all his faults is among the faithful of Hebrews 11 who are awaiting God's Kingdom. What did he do to deserve this distinction? What can we learn from his life?
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Making the Jump to Spirit Speed

The resurrections are so incredible that neither science nor science fiction can truly imagine them. They are so fantastic, so full of freedom and justice for all that it's hard to believe most churches don't embrace them.
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How the Bible Was Written

The Bible is a unique book in the annals of history. Not only is it one of the most accurately and thoroughly preserved books of antiquity, it also stands alone as a record of God's instruction for subsequent generations on...
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Pecking Holes in Evolution

Evolutionists have a hard time explaining how the woodpecker's magnificent features all evolved at just the right time so the bird could survive.
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Sabbath Focus: Sabbath Time

Time is God’s way of keeping everything from happening at once. What important spiritual values does it teach us?
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Talked to God Lately?

We all make time for what we value the most. Have you gotten into the good habit of praying to God on a regular basis? Need some instruction and encouragement? Here it is!
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Sabbath Focus: How Does God Think - How Should We?

What is the vital basis for our thinking? How can we learn to emulate God's way of thinking?
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People of the Book

Christians are readers. They have to be, since God forbids image-based worship. To know God is to read His Word. This amazing book, almost as old as man himself, requires us to read.
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Proof Jesus Actually Existed

The central teaching of Christianity is being challenged as more skeptics question Jesus' existence and choose their own destiny apart from God and the Bible. But proving Jesus' existence isn't difficult.
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In Search of Superman

Generations have thrilled to the exploits of Superman, the comic book hero who rescues people from evil. Couldn't our world use a real Superman about now?
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Courage Under Fire

Do you do what is right and good even if it is difficult? Many today are more interested in personal happiness than personal goodness. Is it possible to have both?