2013 September

10 Examples of Faith in the Bible

When I did a search on “faith” in the Bible I received 231 occurrences of faith or some other form of that word. That tells me that God must place much importance on faith if He uses it that many times to communicate with us through His Word. Narrowing down my search I want to […]

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Jacob’s Ladder: Bible Story Summary and Lessons

by Crystal McDowell

Have you ever found yourself in a bad place? Perhaps by your own decisions or the actions of others forced you in a scene of desolation. Jacob found himself in a bad place. As the grandson of Abraham and the future patriarch of the twelve tribes of Israel, he was filled with the pursuit of […]

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James 2 Bible Study with Questions

by Pamela Rose Williams

When you study the entire book of James in the Bible you will see two distinct ideas being discussed: (1) marks of true faith and (2) marks false faith. Chapter 1 discusses several evidences of true faith (joy, patience, endurance, etc.). In the second chapter of this epistle James introduces the importance of “good works” […]

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Book Review: Gods at War by Kyle Idleman

by Robert Driskell

Book Review: Gods at War by Kyle Idleman “Idolatry isn’t just one of many sins; rather it’s the one great sin that all others come from” (p. 22). So says Kyle Idleman in his new book Gods at War. Mr. Idleman says that, even though we may not bow down and worship actual carved images […]

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10 Unique Ways To Serve God

by Derek Hill

As Christians we are called to be ambassadors for Christ (2 Corinthians 5:20), to spread the “Good News” as missionaries throughout the world. Whether you are helping those in your own neighborhood or have traveled across the ocean to spread the Gospel, serving God is an experience that always brings you closer to Him. Where […]

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Bible Scriptures About Temper: 25 Helpful Verses

by Daryl Evans

Many people can identify with the problem of having a temper or showing anger. I think, if we are honest with ourselves, we all fight this issue in our lives. With some people the issue with anger is a habitual sin the keeps occurring over and over again. For others, it is a problem that […]

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Do you Own It? An Interview with Michael DiMarco

by Crystal McDowell

“When you own your faith, it goes beyond salvation; it frees you. It frees you to live life with abandon.” (Michael and Hayley DiMarco, Own It…Leaving behind a Borrowed Faith) My five children are beginning to stream out of our home one by one. They were raised in a Christian home with countless and consistent […]

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Esther Bible Story Summary

by David Peach

The story of Esther reads like a novel and is full of great spiritual lessons. The greatest being that God protects His people. He may not always do it in the way we think He should, but the book of Esther shows that He is in control even when we don’t see Him. In fact, […]

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16 Christian Quotes For Birthday Cards

by Pamela Rose Williams

Receiving a card in the mail is so very special; a handwritten sentiment is especially nice and makes the card so much more personal. Perhaps you are looking for some Christian quotes that you can add to a birthday card. Here are just 16 Christian quotes for birthday cards that you may feel free to […]

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Does God Promise That He Will Not Give Us More Than We Can Handle?

by Robert Driskell

Often, when someone is experiencing difficulty in their lives, someone else will say to them, “Don’t worry, God won’t give you any more than you can handle.” The verse most often quoted to support this is first Corinthians 10:13, “No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he […]

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