AUTHOR
Campbell Markham
Why Do Christians Pray, “As We Forgive Our Debtors”?
Jesus’ prayer demands that we examine ourselves. Do we want the best for those who have wronged us? If we do not, we must give up any hope that God has forgiven us. Why do Christians pray, “As we forgive our debtors”?
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What Is the Christian Mother’s Best Kept Secret?
In the first book of Samuel, we read about Hannah, who had a heart set on fire for the Lord even in the midst of bitter anguish. What can we learn from Hannah’s story about how a mother can best love her children?
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Why Did the World Want Jesus Dead Even Though He Was Innocent?
Jesus stands through time as a good and innocent man. Yet, there was such determination to crucify him. Why?
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Why Do Christians Pray, “Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread”?
The ancient Israelites cried out to God for help in the Sinai wilderness, and God gave them manna: bread rained down from heaven each morning. What do we express when we pray for our daily bread?
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“I Believe in Jesus Christ, His Only Begotten Son, Our Lord” — The Apostles’ Creed, Article of Faith 2
There are bare minimum beliefs for what makes a Christian, and these are found in the Apostles’ Creed. What is the meaning of the second article, “I believe in Jesus Christ, his only begotten Son, our Lord”?
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Why Do Christians Pray, “Thy Will Be Done, on Earth as It Is in Heaven”?
At a time when liberties are being pressed and questioned, we should remember that there are in fact two distinct ideas of freedom.
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“NUTS!” Why Christians Must Fight On Against the Devil’s Calls to Surrender — Revelation 22:12-21
At the Siege of Bastogne (1944), American troops were outnumbered and surrounded by German forces. The church today is also under siege and attack, and Satan calls the church to surrender. How should Christians respond?
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Why Do Christians Pray, “Thy Kingdom Come”?
In biblical times kings wielded real power. They owned the land and the loyalty of their people, and truly ruled them. What does it mean to pray “Thy kingdom come” in the Lord’s Prayer?
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Why Do Christians Pray, “Hallowed Be Thy Name”?
Our prayers must begin with a focus not on our needs but on God’s glory. What does it mean to pray “hallowed be thy name” in the Lord’s Prayer?
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