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Daniel Rowlands

Church Tradition and the Authority of Scripture — What’s the Connection?

By Daniel Rowlands / April 22, 2025

Tradition, as the word is used in the Bible, means teaching that has been handed down over time from one generation to the next. What is the church’s tradition that is handed down?

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Earthly Mindedness vs. Heavenly Mindedness — What’s the Difference?

By Daniel Rowlands / April 8, 2025

Our Lord and Savior calls us away from earthly mindedness, but what exactly does it mean to be earthly minded?

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What Is Godly Compassion?

By Daniel Rowlands / March 21, 2025

God’s compassion provides us with the model of what Christian compassion is. What is godly compassion?

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How Should Christians View Money?

By Daniel Rowlands / March 4, 2025

What lessons can Christians learn from the Parable of the Dishonest Manager regarding how to view and use money wisely?

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Justice and Mercy United in Christ

By Daniel Rowlands / January 23, 2025

If we want to understand the depth of God’s mercy in Christ Jesus, we need a true understanding of the condition of sinful humankind.

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Pineapples and Biblical Interpretation — What’s the Connection?

By Daniel Rowlands / December 9, 2024

The word “pineapple” helps us understand a potential error—the root fallacy—that can be made when interpreting a Bible passage.

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How to Stop Striving After the Wind

By Daniel Rowlands / November 21, 2024

Photo Credit: Wut_Moppie / Shutterstock.com Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning Beautiful Christian Life LLC may get a commission if you decide to make a purchase through its links, at no cost to you. The preacher who wrote the book of Ecclesiastes lacked contentment until he came to the true conclusion by the inspiration…

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The Comfort of Knowing God Is in Control

By Daniel Rowlands / November 5, 2024

Knowing that God is in control helps us to patiently wait and trust in him, for he is most wise, good, and loving in everything that comes to pass.

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Natural Disasters—Chance or God?

By Daniel Rowlands / October 10, 2024

In the midst of a storm or destructive winds, fear can easily overwhelm us. Amid displays of the glory of God, there can certainly be confusion and wonder, threat and terror. How should we view natural disasters?

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