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The Log in Our Eye: Is the Church Filled with Hypocrites?

By Derek J. Brown | October 14, 2026

One reason people give for not being a Christian is that the “church is full of hypocrites.” What does Jesus mean by the word “hypocrite” in Matthew 7:1-5 and Luke 6:37-42?

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4 Roadblocks to Serving Others—and How to Get Around Them

By Adrian Crum | March 25, 2022

Move toward need, not comfort. Be interested in the burdens and sufferings of others. The road ahead lies open, full of service opportunities that don’t require any professional training.

How to Discern Biblical Truth

By Lara d'Entremont | March 9, 2022

Charles H. Spurgeon once stated that discernment is knowing the difference between right and almost right. How can we strengthen our discernment muscles in order to understand and apply Scripture correctly?

We Can Always Trust Our Word-Keeping God

By Christina Fox | February 28, 2022

When people let us down multiple times, we begin to question and distrust the things they say. Thankfully, God’s word is always trustworthy and true, and we should seek to image and reflect our Savior in the words we say.

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When God Doesn’t Tell Us Why

By Daniel Rowlands | June 17, 2026

Why does God sometimes allow suffering that seems to have no explanation? The stories of Job and the man born blind help us find confidence in God when the answers don’t come.

Does Satan Know Our Thoughts?

By BCL | April 29, 2026

When temptations confront us in moments of weakness, it can feel as though Satan knows our thoughts. Is this true?

How Do We Cast Our Burdens on Jesus?

By Campbell Markham | April 11, 2026

The Bible urges us to take our burdens and to put them into Jesus’ hands. How exactly do we cast our cares upon Jesus?

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