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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How Correct is Political Correctness?

Since political correctness will be part of nearly every college class you take, what should you know about it now?
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Staying Christian on a College Campus

Are you having a hard time keeping the Sabbath while away at college? Read this firsthand account by someone who successfully faced the challenge.
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Approaching the Feast Days Prudently

Our preparations for God’s festivals should start well before we get to them.
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Who's Getting Tricked by Halloween?

Why do witches, goblins, jack-o'-lanterns, cobwebs, graveyards and symbols of the occult surround this holiday? You need to know the real story.
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What Is Faith?

Faith is more then just believing. Read more to find out how you can gain the resolve and courage you need to have complete trust and faith in God.
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Unmasking the Spirit World

We need to be wise about our interest in the paranormal.
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Christmas Past and Present

Ever thought about how Christmas was celebrated long ago and where today's customs came from? It's an important story you need to know.
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Establishing a Bible Study Habit

How do you study the Bible?
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Three Things to Consider on Atonement

Atonement may seem to come and go quickly as travel preparations are underway, but it’s a Holy Day that deserves more of our attention,
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Where Lions Stand Guard

Two lion statues stand guard over the ruins of a once elegant estate. What message do they have for us?
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Do Real Christians Persist in Sinful Lifestyles?

Many think that it doesn't really matter what one does—that God accepts all people without them needing to change. What's wrong with this perspective?
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The Mic Is Always Live

We can bite our tongues for only so long before what is really in our hearts comes spilling out.
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Heart of Stone

Unearthing the Mysteries of the Plagues
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Tracking the Tribes Through Migrations and Maps

Why would God give prophecies in the Bible about the nations and events leading to the second coming of Jesus Christ just ahead of us but not tell us who the key national "players" in those prophecies are? It wouldn't...
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Telltale Tracks in More Names, Languages, Archaeology and Art History

We are all products of our ancestral past. The same is true for nations. Once they were tribes, before that they were clans, before that they were families and before that they came from one man-a patriarch.
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The Tribe Tracker's Guide to the Future

What in the world has God been doing? What will God do with the world in the future? Here's how you can track ancient tribes through history to understand prophecy. Think of it as a portal to God's plan for...
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Is the Spirit World Real?

Do you know for sure whether there really is an evil spirit named Satan? What about his minions called demons? And how does this affect you?
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Christian Values Under Attack!

Will you be leaving home for college this fall? If so, your Christianity is sure to be tested. Read this article for advice on how to remain strong.
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Why Understand Prophecy?

Does trying to understand the predictions of the Bible make any sense? The simple answer to this important question is, "Yes." Read this article to learn why.
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Here's to New Adventures . . .

Some people call them trials. I call them adventures because they give us the opportunity to learn and to take a step forward.