People and Places
I have to confess: when I was younger, I occupied myself through numerous church services by looking at the maps in the back of the Bible. Let’s face it: sometimes the maps are more...
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Family History
You might be familiar with a few stories from the Old Testament: Noah and the ark, Moses and the Red Sea, David and Goliath, etc. But these are stories about people living in distant...
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Were You There?
There’s a familiar old spiritual hymn that asks, “Were you there when they crucified my Lord?” (Click here for a version recorded by Johnny Cash and the Carter Family.) The truth–and the good news–is...
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Forgiveness and Healing
One of the unfortunate realities of life is that we find ourselves getting wounded often by others. Some of us have been hurt very deeply by things that others have done to us. Other...
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Sin Much?
When was the last time you sinned? If you were asked that question in person, I’m guessing that you would probably laugh at the absurdity. But if pressed for a real answer, you’d probably...
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Family of God
Sometimes people lament the deterioration of families in today’s culture. To be sure, families seem to experience brokenness and unrest frequently these days. But families aren’t disappearing; instead, families often look more different now...
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The Wind of God
Christians believe that the Holy Spirit is part of the Trinity: Along with the Father and the Son, the Holy Spirit is a distinct person but still thoroughly God. It’s a mystery that Christians...
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Mirror Image
Sometimes you hear people make statements about Jesus that are actually expressions of their own views. “Jesus wouldn’t say something like that.” “Do you really think Jesus would vote for that candidate?” “Doesn’t Jesus...
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Persistent Belief
Animals are often imprinted with certain instincts from birth. Sea turtles, for example, know as soon as they are born that they need to get to the water as quickly as possible. Ducklings seem...
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Whose Back Do You Have?
There may be no greater feeling than knowing that someone has your back. It’s a combination of affirmation, confidence in you, and unwavering support, no matter what happens. It may happen only once in...
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