ARTICLES
Category: Life
Are Christians Called to Change Society?
Did the apostolic church “change” first-century, Greco-Roman society? Are Christians even called to change society? Perhaps. It depends, I suppose, upon how we define “change.”
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Movie Review: “Because of Grácia” Encourages Christian Teens to Find Their Voice
Looking for a movie to show your teenagers or church youth group that encourages young people to follow Christ, even when peers and teachers try to convince them to compromise in some way? “Because of Grácia” helps Christian teens (and adults) find their voice and stand strong in their faith.
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3 Good Things to Remember about the Importance of Training Your Children to Help
I remember the day I determined to teach my firstborn how to clean her own room, rather than to continue to do the task myself. What would have taken me five to ten minutes to accomplish took closer to forty minutes that day; but it turns out that in the long term, the extra time was worth every second.
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A Northwest Church Search
How do Christians decide which church to attend? As we walked through the doors of new churches, struck up conversations, and sat under preaching, we wrestled with the reality that no church is perfect. What should we even be looking for?
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When All the Good Guys Are Actually Bad Guys
Does it seem to you, as it does to me, that it has become more common for our public debates to be framed as being between the “good guys” and the “bad guys”? The people on “our side” are perceived as “good,” and the people on the “other side” as “evil.” What does the Bible have to say about how we view each other?
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Practicing Humble Hospitality in Word, Deed, and Heart
When we think of hospitality, it is usually in regard to spending time with people at home. We can also learn a lot from businesses, including this Sacramento restaurant, about how to make people feel warm, welcome, and valued.
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Pleading for Life Outside an Abortion Clinic
Some days it seems like a losing battle pleading for life outside an abortion clinic. Tens of women come to get abortions, and just as many leave having obtained them. Yet, on those days, we are encouraged by the reminder of the most wonderful truth—the sovereignty and power of God.
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How to Participate in, Contribute to, and Receive from Meaningful Fellowship
In order to create meaningful fellowship, we must be obedient to Jesus’ command to give of ourselves for the good of one another (John 15:12-13). Here are some ways to participate in, contribute to, and receive from meaningful fellowship with our brothers and sisters in Christ.
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Book Review: “Idols of a Mother’s Heart” by Christina Fox
Moms, you may be worshiping an idol right now without even realizing it. In “Idols of a Mother’s Heart,” author Christina Fox shares some helpful things moms can do to keep their focus on developing—and keeping—a godly heart.
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