How Old Is The Earth? Is It Only 6,000 years?

by Jack Wellman
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Is the earth really only 6,000 years, or is it much older, and how can we know for sure? Conventional Thinking Most scientists believe that the earth is old…very, very old. Most believe that the earth is about 4.54 billion years old, give or take 50 million or so, but that is all sheer conjecture […]

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Five Faithful Young Men Found in Scripture

by Pamela Rose Williams
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I remember a great Ron Hamilton (Patch the Pirate) song from when my children were younger. “Faithful Men” [1] is a simple, two verse song that speaks of the faithful men that have gone before us. Verse 1 includes these words: I am looking to Jesus Giving all in the race Pressing upward to gain […]

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Can Our Lost Loved Ones See Us From Heaven?

by Jack Wellman
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Many have asked the question, can our loved ones in heaven see us? What do the Scriptures say? The Bosom of Abraham The Jews sometimes thought of heaven as Abraham’s bosom, a place of comfort in Sheol. It is sometimes referred to as Paradise, so the Jews did believe in the afterlife, although certain sects […]

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What Does the Bible Say About Being a Witness?

by Pamela Rose Williams
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Witness is one of those interesting words when defined in English. It can mean any of the following: Noun (1) A person who sees an event, typically a crime or accident, take place.  (2) Evidence; proof Verb (1) See (an event, typically a crime or accident) take place. (2) Give or serve as evidence of; testify to […]

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Should Christians See Should A Psychologist Or Psychiatrist?

by Jack Wellman
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Is it sin for Christians to see a psychologist or a psychiatrist? Is it just like going to the doctor when you’re sick or injured? Mental Health Professionals Psychologists and psychiatrists are professionals who work in the field of mental health but sometimes their roles are mixed up with other mental health professionals such as psychotherapists, psychoanalysts, or mental […]

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What Are Signs You Have Genuine, Saving Faith?

by Jack Wellman
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Some lack assurance, some know they’re lost, but others are secure in Christ, so what are some biblical signs about having genuine, saving faith? Seasons of Doubt The trouble with having doubts is that our feelings can fool us, but feelings must never outweigh the facts, and the facts are, for those who have trusted […]

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4 Things That Can Destroy Your Family

by Pamela Rose Williams
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Family trouble today is at an all-time high. Marriages are falling apart, children are disobedient and quite frankly, love is waxing cold. But the fact of the matter is that “…there is no new thing under the sun” (Ecclesiastes 1:9). Though there are so many things that contribute to the breakup of families, I have […]

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Are We Still Being Visited By Angels Today?

by Jack Wellman
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Are angels still visiting us today as they were in the days of the Old Testament and New Testament? Angels An angel is a supernatural being created by God that has eternal life already present within them. God created angels for various reasons, but one of the main reasons God created them was to use […]

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What Does “Absent From The Body” Mean?

by Jack Wellman
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Paul says that to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord, so what does he mean by this? The Great Equalizer It seems that death and taxes will always be with us, and although the rich can sometimes find loopholes for their taxes, there is no loophole from escaping death, […]

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Are Baby Dedications Biblical?

by Jack Wellman
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Thousands of churches have baby dedications every year, so are baby dedications biblical? Does the Bible support this? Baptizing Babies The Catholic Church and several denominations still practice infant baptism, so where did infant baptism originate since it’s not found in the Bible? Is infant baptism even biblical, and if not, where did it start? […]

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