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What Does The Bible Say About Criticism? A Christian Study

Criticism is defined as “the act of criticizing usually unfavorably.” (merriam-webster.com) I think this definition is one of the better ones. Most of the time criticism is a negative thing but constructive criticism can be a positive outlet to build someone up while still helping them through some flaws, mistakes or weaknesses they may have. […]

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What Does The Bible Say About War?

by Daryl Evans

Every day that we turn on any news program it won’t be very long until the news telecast will turn to show some unrest in the forms of wars or suicide bombers all over the world. Jesus even forewarned that the end times will show not only wars but ongoing rumors of wars so we […]

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Is There Evidence That A Global Flood In The Days of Noah Really Occurred?

by Robert Driskell

A new movie, starring Russell Crowe, based on the biblical account of Noah and the flood is soon to be released. Undoubtedly, this will spark many discussions concerning Noah, the flood, and the facts surrounding such an event. Evolutionary science tells us that the physical features we see on the Earth’s surface took millions of […]

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What Does The Bible Say About Bullying?

by Derek Hill

“He wakes up haunted with voices in his head. Nobody knows it but today he won’t go unnoticed. He can’t forget; can’t forgive for what they said. He’s never been so hurt but today the screaming is over. Blame the family. Blame the bully. Blame it on me. Maybe he needed to be wanted. Blame […]

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The Parable of the Talents: Meaning, Commentary and Takeaway

by Robert Driskell

The parable of the talents is contained within Jesus’ teaching on the Kingdom of Heaven. He is describing an aspect of the Kingdom of Heaven (Matthew 25:1). In short, the parable says that a man was about to set out on a journey. Before he left, he entrusted three of his servants with differing amounts […]

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Who Were The Minor Prophets? A List and Bible Study

by Jack Wellman

Why are the Minor Prophets called ”minor?” Who are these men and what was their purpose in writing their books? The Minor Prophets The Minor Prophets are not called minor because they are unimportant but because of the size of their books. Prophets like Jeremiah, Isaiah and Ezekiel have large books and so these prophets […]

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Bible Character Study on Barnabas

by David Peach

Barnabas is a man who was very instrumental in the spread of the Gospel in the early days of the church. Yet, he is not as well known as Paul who we consider to be the first, and greatest, missionary in church history. Of course God could have used someone else to facilitate Paul’s introduction […]

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5 Bible Based Hospitality Tips

by Pamela Rose Williams

The gift of hospitality is something to be desired. True Biblical hospitality is not about entertaining as some might think. It is only the truly servant-hearted person that portrays hospitality. The Bible has many examples of how to use the gift of hospitality. Here are 5 Bible based hospitality examples and tips. Keep a Good […]

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10 Bible Verses On Character With Commentary

by Derek Hill

Character is what defines you. It’s what people see in you. It’s what people will say about you after you pass away. Character is one of the most important things you have. How are you investing in yours? Do people see your faith in what you do? Is your character reflected in how you serve […]

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What Does The Bible Say About Dating and Courtship?

by Derek Hill

Dating is an idea that I have not found in the Bible. Pursuing a spouse and courtship, although not specifically worded in the Bible, are found in quite a few places. How are we to date and court someone in the culture we live in today? Well, let’s look at the culture back in the […]

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