The Prayer Snapshot: “The Love of Jesus”
While in prison, Paul wrote a beautiful prayer for the Ephesians. He prayed that they would fully grasp how wide, how long, how high, and how deep Jesus’s love was for them, (Ephesians 3:17b-18 GNT). As Christians, this is our prayer too. We pray that people everywhere may know the depths of Christ’s love for them. But did you know…
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Duck Dynasty meets the Bible
The Robertson family is one unique bunch. They're authentic. They're straight shooters with their words and their hunting rifles. And millions have watched their mega-hit reality show "Duck Dynasty" on A&E. It’s clear they love God and the Bible, and now Phil Robertson and his oldest son, Al, are sharing their passion in The Duck Commander Faith and Family Bible,…
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Why Was David a Good King?
The Old Testament is full of stories about kings—from Ahaz to Hezekiah, Solomon to Jehoshaphat. But of all the kings of Israel and Judah, David is the king most people recognize. And for good reason. He slew a giant, gathered a loyal army and sought God’s guidance (most of the time). David wasn’t a perfect king. He had an affair…
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6 People Jesus Included (who everyone else excluded)
Almost every kid has a memory of being excluded on the playground. I do. I was in the third grade when suddenly the popular girls decided that I couldn’t play with them. The insult stung longer than the few days they left me out of their activities. But exclusion doesn’t stop as children grow into adults. From work cliques to…
READ MORE5 Things the New Testament Says About Heaven
Heaven is a trendy topic. It shows up in popular culture—from bestselling books to blockbuster movies and popular TV series. But there is more to the idea of heaven than the puffy white clouds, pearly gates, chubby angels and golden harps that so many people envision. It is a complex theological topic and also a source of great meaning and…
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5 Bible Passages to Preserve Your Sanity in Election Season
Relax! This isn’t another scorecard rating the “biblicality” of each candidate. It’s a decidedly non-partisan look at some Scriptures that might keep your faith on course in this contentious time. 1 Corinthians 13:4-6: “Love is patient, love is kind. . . . It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record…
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Excuses, Excuses
The project isn’t finished. You haven’t done what you promised. You cheated on your diet. You took a sick day to go to a ball game. Now your boss/spouse/teacher/doctor is standing in front of you, hands on hips, waiting for an answer. No, “the dog ate my homework” doesn’t cut it anymore. But you might find inspiration from a handful…
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