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7 Reasons Why God Makes a “Crook” in a Christian’s Lot

By BCL / November 18, 2024

“Consider the work of God: who can make straight what he has made crooked?” (Eccles. 7:13). Here are seven reasons why God allows various afflictions, also known as “crooks,” in the lives of his children.

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What Does It Mean to “Put Off the Old Self” and “Put On the New Self”? — Ephesians 4:20-24

By BCL / November 6, 2024

All who are in Christ have the benefits of justification and sanctification. What does this mean, and what is Paul saying about the “old self” and the “new self” in Ephesians 4:20-24?

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Pietism vs. Piety — What’s the Difference?

By BCL / October 25, 2024

Many people seek a personal, subjective experience with God of some kind. Does the Bible encourage Christians to do this?

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12 Wonderful Responsibilities God Has Given to Men

By BCL / October 7, 2024

Here are 12 wonderful responsibilities God has given to men.

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5 Women Who Helped Topple Pharaoh and Save God’s People

By BCL / October 2, 2024

Even with all his pomp and power, Pharaoh, the ruler of Egypt, was no match for the devotion of these five women.

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Should Christians Hang Out with Sinners Like Jesus Did?

By BCL / September 30, 2024

Sadly, we all know people who got mixed up in the wrong crowd and went south. Should Christians hang out with sinners like Jesus did?

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What Is Colossians 3:18–4:1 Saying about Submission within Family and Society?

By BCL / September 26, 2024

Talk about wives submitting, kids obeying, and servants serving, and controversy is likely to follow. What is the apostle Paul saying in Colossians 3:18-4:1 about submission within family and society?

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25 Bible Passages about Peace in Christ

By BCL / September 3, 2024

While our subjective feelings of peace can ebb and flow, these feelings never change our status before God. What does it mean for Christians to have peace?

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3 Petitions of the Serenity Prayer

By BCL / August 27, 2024

What are some of the Bible passages that likely inspired the writing of the beloved Serenity Prayer?

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