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Five Myths about the Trinity

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  • Fred Sanders

What do you know about the Trinity? The Scriptures give sufficient content about the nature of God, and yet there are myths about the Trinity that go around. This article provides five such myths.

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Four Things to Remember after You Have Sinned

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  • Adriel Sanchez

This article provides four things you will do well to remember after falling into sin, or even when you feel burdened by your sin.  

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Raising Christ-Like Children

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  • William Boekestein

This article discusses a helpful way in which parents and the broader body of Christ can bring up children to bear the image of Christ.

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Busting the Myth of Human Omnipotence

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  • Jen Wilkin

Are you striving for wealth, beauty, physical strength, and charisma to prove that you have obtained God’s grace? This article argues against the folly of chasing human power, while pointing to being established in Christ and standing firm in him.

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No Plague near Your Tent: Reading Psalm 91 During a Global Pandemic

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  • William Osborne

The article provides a word of encouragement from the study of Psalm 91 during the time of a global pandemic. Reading Psalm 91 will remind you that all of these promises God made are all yours in Christ.

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Three Ways the Resurrection of Jesus Can Transform Your Life Today

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  • Sean McDowell

What is the significance of the resurrection of Christ for you? The gospel reveals that the resurrection eliminates doubt, brings hope in grief, and offers forgiveness to sinners.

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Does Science Explain Away God?

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  • Andrew Menkis

Can science successfully explain how the universe works without reference to God? This article discusses the question, showing that science cannot explain away God.

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Three Things That God Does to Death

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  • Adriel Sanchez

How do you view death? While some prefer to avoid thoughts about death, this is futile. Yet this article explains how the Lord confronts death.

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Three Ways Christ’s Resurrection Changes You

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  • Andrew Menkis

Do you know what the resurrection of Christ does for you? The Scriptures tell us that his resurrection gives you new identity, new purpose, and new hope. Contemplating on the resurrection can help you persevere in suffering that comes your way.

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Ten Things You Should Know about the New Heavens and the New Earth

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  • Ian K. Smith

What do you know about the new heavens and the new earth? This article describes ten things the Bible teaches on the topic.

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Why Should I Believe that Jesus Rose from the Dead

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  • Michael Horton

Do you believe in the resurrection of Jesus from the dead? Many people deny the historicity of the death of Jesus and his resurrection. This article discusses the facts of his resurrection and what that means for you now and on the last day.

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What Your To-Do List Can't Accomplish

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  • Gloria Furman

Can your to-do list make you a good mother? The article argues that a to-do list cannot. It is the grace of God in Christ and the ministry of the Holy Spirit that can make you a good mother.

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Did God Die on Good Friday?

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  • Adriel Sanchez

Who died on Good Friday? This article briefly engages with whether we can speak of the death of God on that day.

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Four Truths for Christians Who May Be Struggling with Suicide

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  • Silverio Gonzalez

Are you troubled by your personal circumstances and are tempted to commit suicide? This article provides four truths to help in your struggle: you are valuable to God, you have hope in Christ, God hears your prayers, and help is available.

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Five Tips for Helping Your Teens Study the Bible

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  • Katherine Forster

Do you want to help a teenager learn to study the Bible? This article suggests five ways.

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We Can Worship Even When We Don't Understand

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  • J. D. Greear

How do you respond when God sends you things you do not understand? The article argues that we ought to worship God even when we do not understand his plan.

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Why It Matters That Jesus Was Really Human

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  • Silverio Gonzalez

The incarnation of Christ meant that in Christ God became man. This article discusses two ways in which the humanity of Jesus matters

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What Are You Afraid Of?

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  • Michael Horton

Many people fear anything that threatens their health, job, or security, but they do not fear God. This article provides two reasons why the downgrading of the fear of God is misguided.

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Why You Should Think About Death

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  • William Boekestein

Are you prepared to die? Many people are not prepared to die, nor prepared to even think about the prospect of death because of a fear of death. This article explains why it is valuable for you to think about death.

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Three Keys to a Christian Response to the Coronavirus Pandemic

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  • Ryan Thomas

How can a Christian respond to the COVID–19 pandemic? Many people have reacted to the with fear, despair, or apathy. The article provides three keys to a Christian response to the current pandemic: faith, hope, and love.

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Why Panic Is the Devil's Friend

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  • Leah Baugh

What fills your mind and heart when you face a crisis or experience pain? Many people panic, doubt God or are filled with fear. This article argues that when you face a crisis or pain in your life you need to consider the past instances where God demonstrated his power, so that your faith in Christ may be able to shine bright even in this hopeless world.

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Help! I Can't Get Control over My Tongue

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  • A. Craig Troxel

Do you struggle to tame your tongue? This article provides some helpful means to help you control your tongue, so that your speech is seasoned with the grace of God.

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Anxiety and Depression, My Strange Friends

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  • Scott Sauls

Do you suffer from depression and anxiety? This article shares the experience of a minister who has once suffered from anxiety and depression, and the lessons learned along the way.

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Ashes to Ashes, and Yet

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  • Rachel Green Miller

Is death the end for Christians? Many peoples assume that the terminology of "ashes to ashes and dust to dust" that they hear at funerals means the end. The article discusses the hope brought to you by the death and resurrection of Jesus, even in the face of death.

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What You Need to Understand about Taking Up Your Cross

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  • Michael Horton

What does Jesus mean when he calls his disciples to take up their cross (Mark 8:34-38)? This article explains that cross-bearing is sharing in the suffering of Jesus.

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Help! I'm a Spiritual Fake

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  • William Boekestein

This article discusses from 1 John four fruits of confession of your sins.

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Nine Ways to Guard Your Personal Relationship with God

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  • David Murray

Do you want to know how you can guard your relationship with God? The article provides nine ways.

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Parents, Your Kids Need Big Theology

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  • Jessica Robyn Provencher

This article explains that your children need to be taught theology, through hymns, memorizing Scripture and reading together.

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Don't Follow Your Heart

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  • A. Craig Troxel

Many people tell you to follow your heart when making decisions. This article carefully argues why you should never follow your heart; instead you ought to listen to the Lord.

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Two Reasons Christians Lose Their Joy (And What to Do about It)

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  • Tim Chester

Why do Christians sometimes lose their joy? This article discusses two reasons why, and also considers what to do about it.

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How to Understand God's Sovereignty

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  • Silverio Gonzalez

What is meant by the sovereignty of God? Many people do not grasp the fact that God is the cause not only of the results but also the means and process. This article explains the matter.

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When God Closes the Door and Shuts the Windows

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  • Brad Gray

Does God always give you an open window after closing a door? Many people perceive God’s prevention from one thing as redirection to another provision elsewhere. This article argues that God does not always open a window after closing the door.

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Five Things to Consider When Confronting a Friend

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  • Edward T. Welch

How do you confront your friend about sin they have committed? The article provides five thoughtful things you can consider when preparing to do so.

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Why Won't My Feeling of Emptiness Just Disappear?

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  • Andrew Menkis

Are you feeling empty and ashamed to let anyone discover your emptiness? This article provides an answer to why your feelings of emptiness won’t go away.

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Ten Things You Need to Know about the Danger of Media

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  • Tony Reinke

This article discusses ten things you should know about the danger of media.

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How God Sees Me

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  • Lydia Brownback

Where do you find your identity? The gospel tells us that because of our union with Christ we are no longer defined by sin. We are called according to God’s purpose and given a secure future where we shall enjoy an endless fellowship with God.

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Can Christians Lose Their Salvation? (Hebrews 6)

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  • Dennis E. Johnson

Is it possible for a Christian to lose his salvation? This article considers what Hebrews 6:4-6 says on the matter.

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Who Will We Know in Heaven?

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  • Eric Landry

Whom will you know in heaven? The Bible may not give a direct answer but it does give us the sense that we will know and be known by others in the new creation.

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The Lies That Are Feeding Your Social Anxiety and How the Gospel Confronts Them

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  • Jonathan Landry Cruse

Do you suffer from social anxiety? This article shows not only the cause of such anxiety but also the cure for it.

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How to Engage the Culture without Losing the Gospel

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  • Michael Horton

Through questions and answers, this article discusses the challenging question of how the church can engage the culture without losing the gospel.

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What You Need to Know about God's Plan for Your Life

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  • Andrew Menkis

What is the plan of God for your life? This article considers four truths from the Bible that explain how great and inspiring is the plan of God.

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Why Honeymoons Never Last

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  • Jen Wilkin

Have you wondered why the honeymoon period in relationships never lasts? This article considers why honeymoons tend to be short-lived. Furthermore, the article provides an antidote that you need in order to measure as God measures.

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How to Know What Happens after You Die

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  • Nicholas Davis

What happens after death? While other religions think that life ceases to exist upon death, the Scriptures teach us about the continuation of life after death.

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Eight Ways to Help Depressed Christians

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  • David Murray

This article offers eight ways you can help a depressed Christian so that they may still be able to glorify God in their darkest season.

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Ten Things You Should Know about Demons and Satan

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  • Graham A. Cole

What do you know about demons and Satan? The article provides ten things you should know.

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Three Ways Christians Misunderstand Obedience

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  • Daniel Darling

Many Christians suppose that their freedom in Christ means permission to live freely and ignore the call to obedience. This article describes three ways in which Christians misunderstand what obedience means.

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How to Help Your Kids Read the Bible

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  • Chris Morphew

Are you looking for ways to help your children read the Bible for their personal devotions? Read the article for helpful suggestions.

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Five Ways God Is the Father to the Fatherless

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  • Leah Baugh

In our day where single parenting is so common, the concept of God as the Father can easily lose its meaning. This article points out five ways in which God is the best Father to us all, through Jesus Christ.

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Three Signs You Hold an Unbiblical View of Grace

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  • Christian McArthur

What is your understanding of the grace of God? Many people have a flawed view of grace, suggesting that grace saves them but the rest of their path depends on their efforts. The article describes three things that reveal you may be holding an unbiblical view of grace.

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God Can Heal, He Will Heal, But What If He Doesn't?

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  • Matt Chandler

How should a believer who has an illness pray to the Lord? In drawing attention to Daniel 3, this article explains that a believer can pray for healing, believing that God can heal, but also that God would bring glory to his own name if he decides not to bring healing.

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How to Know God

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  • Andrew Menkis

How can you know God? Many people assume that they have reached the understanding of God once they come to the knowledge of him through faith in Christ. This article explains that you may not stop in the pursuit of knowing God.

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Five Myths about the Bible

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  • Chris Bruno

The article describes and argues against five myths about the Bible. The author affirms that the Bible is the very Word of God, inspired by the Holy Spirit, and is reliable for all times.

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How to Overcomes Fears You Might One Day Turn Away from Christ

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  • Andrew Hess

Are you afraid that you might one day fall away from Christ? This article provides three things you should do if you doubt whether you will keep the faith.

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Your Marriage Won't Fulfill You and That's a Good Thing

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  • Rebecca McLaughlin

Are you seeking fulfillment from your marriage? Many people enter marriage thinking that it will bring them fulfillment. The article explains that while your marriage is not meant to fulfil you, it is supposed to point you to the greater marriage that will satisfy you.

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True Friends Confront Sin

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  • Adriel Sanchez

What kind of friends do you prefer to have? This article argues that true friends will confront sin when they see you committing it.

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Two Ways We Get the Gospel Wrong, One Way to Get It Right

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  • Timothy W. Massaro

How are you saved? Many people miss seeing Christ as the basis for our salvation and the fountain from which we draw for our moral life. This article reflects on two ways you can misunderstand the gospel, and explains the only way to get it right.

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How the Gospel Resizes Our New Year's Hopes and Fears

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  • Simonetta Carr

What informs your New Year’s resolutions? The article discusses how the gospel should affect your New Year’s hopes and fears.

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Four Benefits Jesus Gives You at the Cross

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  • Adriel Sanchez

What good does the death of Christ on the cross provide for you? This article provides four benefits.

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How You Can Know God Wants to Be with You

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  • Leah Baugh

Does God want to be with you? This article explains that the desire of God is indeed to be with his people, and he has fulfilled this desire through his Son.

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People Disagreed with Jesus about the Bible Too

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  • Derek Rishmawy

Do the words of Scripture have a definite meaning that can be read and discerned? While our sinful nature can hinder a proper understanding of the Bible, this article makes clear that we can achieve a right understanding. The author points to the Lord Jesus' use of Scripture to support his position.

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The Paradoxical Pattern of Jesus' Life

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  • G. K. Beale

Christ's saving work in overcoming the enemy was accomplished through Christ himself being overcome. This article explains that we should reflect in our own lives this paradoxical pattern of the Lord's life, where we overcome through faith while suffering. For God causes all things to work together for our good.

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What Ephesians Teaches Us About Our Past, Present, and Future

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  • Edward T. Welch

This article points to Ephesians 1:3-14 as a particularly rich way of telling the story of the Bible, and of the life of the believer—his past, present, and future.

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Seven Glorious Lines from Christmas Hymns You Have Never Heard

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  • Adriel Sanchez

There are many great Christmas hymns and carols we sing at Christmas that speak about the incarnation of Jesus. The marvellous truths in these Christmas hymns should lead us to adoration of God with glad hearts. The article mentions seven magnificent lines from Christmas hymns you probably have never heard before.

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The Real Story of Christmas

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  • Adriel Sanchez

What is the big deal about Christmas? The article discusses what God has done in history that makes the church  celebrate Christmas the way we do.

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How We Can Know God Wants to Be with Us

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  • Leah Baugh

The Bible tells us that God is with us, in the world, through Christ. The gospel also teaches us that God pursues us. The article discusses how you can know that God wants to be with us.

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How the Christmas Story Reveals God's Power

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  • Andrew Menkis

This article considers how the story of Christmas reveals the power of God.

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Four Problems the Incarnation of God Solves

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  • Timothy W. Massaro

What is the reason for the incarnation? This article lists four problems that the incarnation of the Son of God solves.

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Meet the Best Supporting Actor and Actress in the Bible Story

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  • Christopher Ash

The article describes two devout persons in the Bible, Simeon and Anna (Luke 2:22-38). Simeon is seen by the Lord as a righteous and devout man till he was old. Anna was an elderly widow who worshipped the Lord unceasingly. Both these Christians provide an example of faith in Christ for us.

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Peace, Not Shame: The Gospel of Luke Ch. 1

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  • Le Ann Trees

What motivates the choices you make? Many people are driven by fear of shame and a need for approval. This article shows from Luke 1, particularly the account of Elizabeth, that in Christ your shame is taken away and replaced with peace.

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How to Confess Your Sins to God

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  • Christian McArthur

Do you want to know how to confess your sins to God? This article discusses four ways.

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Yes. God Cares about What You Say

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  • Silverio Gonzalez

What does your speech have to do with your faith? This article argues that God cares about what you say, for it is through words that we also confess our faith.

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What I Learned in My Season of Depression

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  • Shona Murray

Are you suffering from depression? The article shares an experience of a Christian who experienced depression, in order to be of assistance to you during your struggle.

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Christian, Your Faith Should Make You Uncomfortable

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  • Trillia Newbell

A Christian should not make the mistake of assuming outward goodness proves that the gospel has taken root. This article explains that the Christian life is a long-distance race, and that we desperately need God's grace every day to persevere to the end.

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Why Black Friday Can't Make You Happy

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  • Timothy W. Massaro

The article raises the topic of the idolatry of consumerism, and why it will never bring you happiness.

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The Most Frequent Command in the Bible: Do Not Be Afraid

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  • James Faris

What factors led Paul toward fear during his second missionary journey? What often contributes to our fears? This article raises a number of factors that may have pushed Paul toward fear, factors that we too experience.

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Will God Really Use All Things for Your Good?

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  • John Ellis

The Scriptures teach that God works all things and circumstances for our good. The article briefly discusses four Scripture passages to show the providence of God working in the lives of his people (Psalm 17; Psalm 22; Psalm 38:2-3; Psalm 43).

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Three Ways Sex in Your Marriage Can Be Sinful

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  • Adriel Sanchez

"Sexual sin" usually refers to sinful behavior outside marriage. But can sex within marriage also be sinful? This article describes three ways in which sex can be harmful in marriage.

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Are You Disillusioned with Jesus?

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  • Richard Holdeman

Was John the Baptist or his disciples disillusioned with Jesus? Are you ever impatient with the progress of the gospel in the world or the seeming ineffectiveness of the church? The article provides an exposition of Matthew 11:2-4, and from there it encourages you to trust Jesus to use the means of grace to change the world.   

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Three Ways Jesus' Death Matters for Your Life

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  • Silverio Gonzalez

How does the death of Christ shape Christianity? This article explains three ways in which Christ's death affects your Christian life.

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Two Places in the Bible That Teach Jesus Is God

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  • Caleb Wait

Do you believe that Jesus is God? The Scriptures teach that God revealed himself through Jesus Christ and accomplished all his promises in him. The article discusses two passages that prove that Jesus is God (Isaiah 45:5-7; 1 Corinthians 8:3-6).

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God Doesn't Reward Our Hard Work and Good Behaviour

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  • Chelsea Kingston Erickson

Does God bless you because of hard work or good behaviour? Many people think that they should work hard so that God will reward them with what they deserve. The Bible teaches that what God gives is not due to merit, but to his grace in Christ.

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Three Questions about What It Means to Be in Christ

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  • Jonathan Landry Cruse

What does it mean to be in Christ? This article raises a few important questions to help you understand the significance of this doctrine of union with Christ.

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Five Ways to Grow in Prayer

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  • Nicholas Davis

Do you pray faithfully? Many Christians struggle to maintain a consistent prayer life. The article discusses five things that can help you grow and be more effective in prayer.

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Ten Things We Learn from the Ten Commandments

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  • Nicholas Davis

Many clam to be spiritual but follow their own course rather than God’s regulated way. This article considers what it is to be spiritual, that one heeds the Ten Commandments the Lord has given.

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Four Things God Wants Us to Know about Sex

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  • Jason Roach

Does God say anything about sex in the Scriptures? The article describes four things the Lord teaches on the matter.

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Why You Don't Have to Fear in the Valley

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  • J. D. Greear

Many people think the best way to deal with fear is to avoid danger. This article says the best way to rid yourself of fear is to believe the promises of God.

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The Three Most Important Words for the Christian Life

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  • Nicholas Davis

What are the most important words you should know for your Christian life? The article describes the three most important words you should know: guilt, grace, and gratitude.

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The Importance of Doctrine

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  • Paul David Tripp

Many people do not associate doctrine with their everyday thinking and decision-making. The article discusses the importance of doctrine for our lives. 

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Three Traits of a Biblical Leader

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  • William Boekestein

What does a biblical leader look like? This article discusses three important qualities that a loving leader needs to have.

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How Not to Misunderstand the Crucifixion of Jesus

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  • Silverio Gonzalez

This article discusses three points to help enhance our understanding of the crucifixion of Jesus: the world rejected him, the world misunderstood him, and the world did not defeat him. 

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Eight Sins You Commit Whenever You Look at Porn

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  • Tim Challies

Is it only the sin of lust that you commit when you look at pornography? There are several sins you are committing whenever you watch porn. The article mentions and briefly discusses eight sins.

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God Doesn't Need You and That's a Good Thing

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  • Matthew Barrett

Does God need his creation for his happiness? This article explains that God has life in and of himself (his aseity), and so he does not need us. It is precisely because God is free from creation that he is able to save sinners.

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Where Can I Find the Spirit of Christ?

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  • Timothy W. Massaro

The Bible tells us that while Christ is not physically on earth, he makes his Spirit visible in the world through believers who exercise sacrificial love and hospitality, and through the preaching of the gospel and the administration of the sacraments.

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How to Share God's Love through Hospitality

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  • William Boekestein

This article provides ways in which you can share the love of God through hospitality, whether at home or at church.

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Five Ways to Read More of the Bible

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  • J. A. Medders

Are you looking for ways that can help you study more of the Word of God? Our daily programs can be packed with activities, and we end up having little time to read the Bible. The article suggests at least five ways that can help improve your Bible reading in your busy weekly schedule.

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Soul-Care in a Fitness-Crazed World

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  • Jonathan Landry Cruse

The world in which we live is obsessed with healthy bodies, while it ignores caring for the health of the soul. The article discusses the vanity of focus only on our earthly bodies in contrast to the great gain that comes through healthy souls.

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Why the Ascension Was Important for Your Salvation

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  • Matthew Barrett

What does the ascension of Jesus have to do with our salvation? Read the article for a discussion on the significance of Christ's ascension for the salvation of the world. 

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Four Truths for Grandparents to Embrace

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  • Barbara Reaoch

Grandparents are to be a blessing to their grandchildren. This article provides four truths for grandparents to consider if they want to impact the lives of their grandchildren.

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When Studying the Bible, Don't Follow Your Heart

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  • Jen Wilkin

Many people make the mistake of allowing their hearts or emotions to guide them when studying the Word. This article argues that you must rather allow the transformed mind to lead your heart in your study of the Bible.

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Can Your Soul Survive Facebook and Twitter?

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  • Russell Moore

This article explains some of the cult-like aspects of social media, making clear that we do not need Facebook or Twitter. We were created for community, which we may ultimately enjoy in the church,

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