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Just for Youth... Keep a Close Friend Close

Make time for and be committed to maintaining your close friendships.
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The Two Joshuas

Many connections are to be noted between Joshua and Jesus. The names share the same meaning: "God is salvation." Jesus (Ieous) is the Greek form of the Hebrew Joshua (Yehosua). Many parallels can be drawn between the two Joshuas.
Illustration of Joshua and the crossing of the Jordan river.
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Profiles of Faith: Joshua - God Is Salvation

Joshua's life is a living testimony for those who desire to obey God in living faith.
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Lessons Learned From Little League

As parents, we have a responsibility to teach our children. But keep in mind that we can learn a lot from them too.
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Does God Hate Sinners?

Sin is humanity's most dangerous and deceitful enemy. God obviously hates sin, but how does He view the sinner?
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Understanding 'Unclean' in Romans 14

Does Paul's statement in Romans 14:14 that "I know and am convinced by the Lord Jesus that there is nothing unclean of itself" mean that there was no distinction between clean and unclean meats in the early Church?
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How Should We Interpret Scripture?

By putting together all the scriptures on a given subject, we allow the Bible to interpret itself and give us a complete and coherent view of God's instruction on specific areas of life.
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What Does the Bible Teach About Clean and Unclean Meats?

Many people have misconceptions about the biblical teaching on clean and unclean meats. What does Scripture really reveal on this subject, and what principles lie behind its teaching?
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Covetousness Is Idolatry

Many don't realize how greed is impeding their spiritual growth and how necessary it is to overcome the deadly and deceitful sin of covetousness.
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The Disappearing Art of Hospitality

Hospitality is well on its way out. But understanding what hospitality is-and isn't-may help you recapture the spirit of hospitality.
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The Bible and Archaeology: Archaeology and the Book of Joshua—The Conquest

The Bible records the story of ancient Israel's conquest of Canaan under the leadership of Joshua. Did it really happen as the Scriptures record? We continue our look at archaeological finds that shed light on the Bible.
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Africa: Still the Heart of Darkness?

Why is Africa, an enormous continent blessed with great wealth, plagued with such pervasive problems? When will it find solutions?
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Is Everyone Being Judged Now?

Not everybody is being called to salvation and eternal life during their fleshly life on earth.
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'Dust to Dust'

The truth about life after death is out there, but not in our stars or ourselves. Our revealed future is far greater than the stuff of dreams.
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Small Can Be Dangerous!

Small nations sometimes must be dependent on large nations but that isn't the only path.
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Behind the Headlines... Israel: Small but Significant

"This is Jerusalem; I have set her in the center of the nations, with countries all around her"- (Ezekiel 5:5, New Revised Standard Version).
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How to Make Time for Them

It's a fact: The less time children and parents spend together and the fewer thoughts and activities they share, the more powerful the entertainment media, peer groups and other influences will be in shaping the thoughts and lives of our...
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How to Raise Good Children in a Bad World

Standards all around you may be slipping, but here are some principles to help you stay in charge of your child's moral upbringing.
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Keys to Better Parenting

We have a choice: Either we teach our children good values or we abandon their future to chance. If we don't teach our children, somebody else will.
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Bringing Up a Moral Child

Is proper child rearing a lost cause? What pressures do parents face, and where can they find help in bringing up children with proper moral values?