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Category: Faith

4 Important Things We Learn about Jesus in the First Chapter of Mark

By Ayrian Yasar / May 15, 2023

If you want a quick snapshot of Jesus’ life, the Gospel of Mark is a great place to start. Here are four important things we learn about Jesus in the very first chapter.

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What Is the Christian Mother’s Best Kept Secret?

By Campbell Markham / May 13, 2023

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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Are We Ready for the Second Coming of Jesus?

By Chris Gordon / May 11, 2023

After telling the parable of the persistent widow in Luke 18, Jesus says, “When the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on earth?” Why does Jesus draw a direct connection between the faith of the widow and the faith he will find when he returns?

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7 Joyful Christian Books That Will Encourage Mom for Mother’s Day

By Lara d'Entremont / May 5, 2023

Give the special mother in your life the gift of the good news packed in a beautiful book. Here are a few I recommend for moms of any age.

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When Pastors Water Down the Truth of God’s Word

By Nick Batzig / April 28, 2023

Is basic preaching best for new believers? Here’s why pastors need to break down, rather than water down, the truth of God’s word.

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Did Authoritative Male Headship Exist in the Garden of Eden Before the Fall?

By Le Ann Trees / April 14, 2023

Increasingly, some Christians are claiming that no authority structure existed in Adam and Eve’s relationship in the garden of Eden prior to their fall into sin. Is this true?

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What Is Good Friday All About?

By Chris Gordon / April 7, 2023

Jesus hung on the cross in excruciating pain, raising himself up for air until his heart was compressed and he suffered asphyxiation. This is the cruel death of crucifixion. Why did the biblical writers record the physical details of Christ’s sufferings?

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“If Christ Is Not Risen…” — 8 Implications of Denying the Resurrection

By Nick Batzig / March 27, 2023

If there is no resurrection, Christians have nothing left to preach. Here are 8 implications of denying Jesus’ resurrection.

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Beauty and the Christian Life

By Julie Southgate / March 15, 2023

How do we live the beautiful Christian life in a world where ugliness exists? In order to face this challenge, it’s helpful to define our terms: What is beautiful? What is ugly?

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