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Being Content with What You Have

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This article explains how Scripture often treats contentment along with its opposite, covetousness. Whether we covet or are content, we are revealing our answer to the question, whom do we serve?

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God’s Hatred of Pride

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God hates pride. This is the truth expressed in Proverbs 6:16-17. This article explains how pride expresses itself in its relationship with God and neighbour. The author points to the need of repenting of all pride.

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Family Prayer

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Family prayer is a precious time of fellowship with God by speaking to him. This article explains the role of the father in leading family prayer, the reasons for practicing it, its importance, and then practical ways of conducting it.

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Martin Luther: A Sketch of His Life

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This article is a biography on Martin Luther.

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God’s Hatred of Lying

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Why should Christians not lie? This article argues that there are two fundamental reasons: God hates a lying tongue, and lying is characteristics of the devil.

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Modest is Hottest!

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This article discusses the relationship between modesty, the gospel, and the heart.

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A Time to Serve

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One of the distinguishing marks of a Christian is the desire to serve others. Serving comes as a response of gratitude for what God has done for us in Christ. It is following in the footsteps of the Lord. Serving should be motivated by a love for God and our neighbour, and starts within the home.

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Freedom Found in the Fishbowl

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Man is only free when he lives in obedience to God. Outside of this obedience is death. However, this is not what the devil wants you to believe. In this article the author shows the deception of sin, and how one becomes a slave to sin. The author encourages youth to learn the path of sin and to stay far from it, so that they can live their life in true freedom in Christ.

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The Teenage Years: Goofiness or Godliness

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In the last seventy years, another age group description was added besides 'children' and 'adults'; namely, the description of 'teenagers'. What comes to mind when you hear this word? This article looks at the expectations for this age group from the world and from God. The author concludes that biblically, the teen years should be training ground for godliness, responsibility and leadership.

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Just Words

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In today's language full of profanity, it is good to remember that every word you speak is spoken in the presence of God. This is enough to make every Christian examine his speech. How should Christians communicate? Communication and speech is a reflection of the heart and of one's relationship with God, and therefore everything we say matters.

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Read any Good Books? Reformed Books in the Reformed Home

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Writing and reading good books has been the practice of the church for a long time. This is crucial for the spiritual growth of every Christian. It is also important for the growth of the church. The author of this article highlights the importance of family time for reading in the home.

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The Practice of Godliness

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Godliness is a devotion to God that results in a life of obedience. The root of this devotion is the fear of God, God’s unfailing love, trust in Christ, and the thirst for God. How can we grow in this godliness?

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Purity

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Purity is a rare word in our sexualized culture. What does it mean to be pure? This article defines true biblical purity and examines the standard for purity. The author then applies the concept of purity to different areas of life through the perspective of Matthew 5:8. Purity is firstly a matter of the heart.

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Grow in the Grace and in Knowledge

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Spiritual growth is expected of every Christian. According to 2 Peter 3:18, growth is a command. What does it mean to grow spiritually? This article looks at the nature of spiritual growth and what is needed for growth to occur.

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Being Content With What You Have

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One cannot speak of contentment without also discussing coveting. This article is about the idolatry of covetousness, which seeks to undermine God’s will for your life. Christians must strive to be content.

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