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The 15 Vices of Galatians 5:19-21 and How to Resist Them

By BCL / December 30, 2024

The battle between the flesh and the Spirit wages throughout our lives. The apostle Paul gives us a list of 15 vices to deepen our perception of the ways of the flesh and how to resist them.

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4 Good Things to Remember about God’s Grace When Facing a Besetting Sin

By Christina Fox / December 5, 2024

When facing a besetting sin—a sin that seems to haunt us, taunt us, and rule us—we may feel discouraged. Here are four good things to remember about God’s enabling grace during such times.

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Secret Sin Is Never a Secret

By Chris Gordon / October 18, 2024

There is nothing secret about secret sin when it comes to the all-seeing eyes of the Lord. King David offers us remarkable hope for the problem of secret sin in our lives.

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It’s Chemistry! Practical Advice for Protecting Your Marriage from an Affair

By Le Ann Trees / August 16, 2024

When an extramarital affair starts, it’s likely that sexual chemistry ignited the fuse. Here’s some practical advice for protecting your marriage—and the marriages of others—from an affair.

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How Much Is Enough? — Ecclesiastes 4:4

By BCL / July 30, 2024

It’s all too easy to allow vain striving to overtake our thoughts and divert us from the most important parts of life. What does the Bible say about how much is enough?

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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?

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2 Important Things to Remember about Fighting Sin—Romans 7:13-25

By Derek J. Brown / June 26, 2024

The longer I am a Christian, the more I realize how great a sinner I am. Here are two important things to remember about fighting sin from Romans 7:13-25.

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6 Reasons Why Christians Behave Badly

By Le Ann Trees / May 9, 2024

It’s not fun to be treated poorly by anyone, but why do people who are supposed to be loving, kind, and forgiving—yes, I’m referring to Christians—behave badly? Here are six reasons.

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Forgive—We Can—We Must

By Campbell Markham / April 11, 2024

Forgiving others is much easier said than done. What does the Bible teach us about the nature of forgiveness that will help us to truly forgive others from our heart?

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