Count It All Joy: 6 Bible Verses to Help You Rejoice in God
When life is going well, it’s easy to feel happy, fulfilled, and satisfied. But then, the storms come. Worry, frustration, and discouragement set in. Before you know it, any fleeting sense of happiness is drowned in the realities of our broken world. Can joy survive the most difficult moments of our lives? The Bible’s definition of joy is different than…
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The Bible’s Guide to Dating
What does the Bible say about dating or courtship? It can be difficult to know how to date in a godly way. After all, you won’t find the word “dating” in the Bible. Much of the Bible was written at times and in cultures where arranged marriages were the norm. But if dating is on your mind, don’t rule out…
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Join Us on International Day for the Unreached
Two billion people around the world have never heard of Jesus. That’s 41% of the world’s population that don’t know him, understand who he is, or have access to his word.But thankfully that is changing. International Day for the Unreached, June 9, 2019, is a day that churches, ministries, and believers come together to shed light on the fact that…
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Be An Onlooker in a Gospel Story
Legend has it that when Saint Bonaventure received the news that he had been elected a cardinal, he was washing dishes in the monastery kitchen. Never very impressed with the prestige of this world, he requested that the cardinal’s hat (a symbol of honor and authority) be hung on a tree in the garden while he finished washing the dishes.…
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Christians are indistinguishable…
How would you describe a Christian? How would your neighbor describe you? How are you known at your workplace, or where you study? That might be a risky question to ask depending on the audience! In one way or another Christians are described every day and in every way. Some of the answers might make us feel proud. Some of…
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Cry in the Right Direction
“Matt, I think you’re depressed.” The statement shocked me because my wife is not given to exaggeration. Thankfully, because I was shocked I was also speechless, so she was able to continue. For about an hour or so, my wife helped me to see things that, as a pastor, I had seen in others, and had offered counsel for, but…
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Trade Your Nagging Fears for Peace
You’re having a wonderful time, watching your kids play in the sand at the beach. But then, almost audibly, something tells you, What if they drown? What if they die right here, right now? It doesn’t matter if the event is unlikely. Your heart doesn’t care that your fears aren’t healthy. Your heart starts to race, your mind seized with panic.…
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