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Depression and the Need for Community: 6 Practical Ways to Help
Depression can remain in the shadows until it's become such a part of us, we don't remember when we didn't feel that way. Here are six practical ways the church community can help carry us through the darkness until the sun shines again.
Justice, Generosity, and Jesus
One need not be rich to be generous. True Christians are cloaked with the righteousness of Christ and their joy in their salvation pours out, even from deep poverty, into a wealth of generosity for others.
The Power of Habit in Teaching Our Children About God
The colossal calling of parenthood is made up of zillions of seemingly insignificant events. Something happened recently that encouraged me regarding how the habits we create in our homes can—by God’s grace—make a life-changing impact on the hearts of our little ones.
How Do Christians Love People with Different Worldviews?
Here are two basic reasons why the Christian worldview enables me to love atheists and those who adhere to other religions.
Using Money Wisely
Money is a part of daily life. Here are some practical thoughts on wisely stewarding the money God entrusts to us.
Living in Light of the End
As Christians participate in ordinary daily pursuits in this world, they should be focused on living life backward. What does that mean?
Being on Alert for the Demonic in the Mundane
The Roman gladiatorial games were ordinary, mundane, everyday events; yet, Christians recognized their evil nature. What in our own culture looks ordinary and mundane, yet, at its core, pulsates with the demonic?
3 Wrong Reasons to Leave Your Local Church — and 5 Right Reasons to Stay
To be sure, there are legitimate reasons to leave a local church. Here are 3 wrong reasons to leave and 5 right reasons to remain at your current church.
Why Wisdom Is Far More Valuable Than Intelligence
There is no necessary correlation between intelligence and morality, or intelligence and wise conduct. A person can be a fool with a very high IQ. Here’s why wisdom is far more valuable than intelligence.