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Nick Batzig

10 Reasons Christians Can Be Thankful in Trying Circumstances

By Nick Batzig / November 26, 2024

How can we be thankful and joyful in the midst of a painful trial? The answer is found in all that the Scriptures teach us about trials.

4 Important Things to Remember If You Are a Doubting Believer

By Nick Batzig / October 14, 2024

Even John the Baptist began to have doubts about the identity of Jesus while in prison. How does the example of John help us to distinguish between doubt and unbelieving skepticism?

Repeated Sinning and the Hope of Forgiveness

By Nick Batzig / July 25, 2024

Many who have trusted in Christ struggle deeply in their consciences over their post-conversion sins. How can a true believer commit a particular sin—sometimes repeatedly—after he or she comes to Christ?

When We Lose Loved Ones and Have Regrets

By Nick Batzig / April 19, 2024

My mom had a sudden and massive heart attack and I never got to say goodbye. Yet, in the face of extreme sorrow, the Lord graciously filled my mind with thoughts of eternity that I never had before.

Check Your Spirit Before Doing These 4 Things

By Nick Batzig / March 1, 2024

Just as we need to check the oil when our car is spewing smoke, we likewise need to do a “spirit-check” before rashly drawing conclusions about people based on something they have said or done.

2 Ways Boaz Points Us to Christ as Our Kinsman Redeemer

By Nick Batzig / February 13, 2024

In the book of Ruth, what are the two things Boaz has to do to be Ruth’s redeemer and how does Boaz point us to Jesus?

Organic Christian Living in the Local Church

By Nick Batzig / February 8, 2024

A mechanistic church mindset is a counterfeit to an organic church mindset. How should Christians approach programs and extracurricular activities as they seek to nurture organic love and service in the body of Christ?

When Your Spouse Won’t Join a Solid Church

By Nick Batzig / February 1, 2024

What is a believer to do when his or her spouse refuses to attend a church or is unwilling to join a local congregation?

4 Ways to Respond When Christians Hurt You

By Nick Batzig / January 12, 2024

When a professing believer hurts our feelings or reputation, how should we respond? Here are four ways.