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  7 Ways to Find and Eliminate the “Golden Calf” in Your Life Of all the biblical examples of what not to do, the one that seems the most brainless might be the one we are most likely to imitate. It’s the story of the Israelites worshipping a golden calf after... Cindi McMenamin Jul 25, 2023
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  4 Ways Barbie Adds to the Church’s Conversation about Gender Roles I won’t say that Barbie solves this universal problem or will make a clear-cut, biblical argument for or against complementarianism versus egalitarianism. But it provides enough striking examples to get...
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  5 Powerful Lessons from Paul’s First Missionary Journey Paul's entire first missionary journey was between 12 and 18 months, but the lessons for us are powerful. Here are 5 lessons we can learn from Paul's first missionary journey. Becky Harling Jul 24, 2023
• 10 Worship Songs I'd Be Fine with Never Singing Again (And Why) If you’re reading this piece (and you obviously are), it’s probably for one of two reasons: 1) to see if your favorite worship song is on this list, or 2) to see if your least favorite worship... Elizabeth Spencer Jul 24, 2023
• Invaluable Lessons from 7 (Good and Bad) Kings in the Bible When we become followers of Christ, we accept Jesus as our savior and as our king. Throughout Scripture we see God referred to as our king, and in our worship we proclaim him to be our king. There is no... Jason Soroski Jul 19, 2023
• Turning the Unfair into Your Advantage It helps to remember that the things, people, and events that have been the most unfair are your advantage.  Aaron Burke Jul 18, 2023
• 10 Things All Churches Can Learn From The Secrets of Hillsong Documentary Again, no church is perfect, and we'll always get some things wrong this side of heaven. But when this many people have been publicly hurt by a church system–by its focus on money, power, and reputation–you...
• Why Do “Christian Cults” Masquerading as Christianity Fly Under the Radar So Often? If you engage someone in a cult, whether it is a Christian cult or not, be prepared to walk with them over the long haul. Your goal in dealing with these people is not to destroy their faith but to transfer... Clarence L. Haynes Jr. Jul 17, 2023
• 4 Half-Truths That Christians Believe We hear them all the time. Something about these oft-repeated claims just does not seem right, we think. Here are a few that have occurred to me. You’ll know others…. Joe McKeever Jul 14, 2023
• What the Bible Actually Says about Money The Reverend Billy Graham said, “If a person gets his attitude toward money straight, it will help straighten out almost every other area in his life.” He stated a simple yet powerful truth: the way we... Heather Adams Jul 13, 2023
• 8 of the Greatest Preachers of All Time, and What They Taught Us God ordains different roles, offices, and talents for each person He creates, and when they begin a relationship with Him and are saved by the blood of Jesus, He cultivates them for His glory. Some men are... Bethany Verrett Jul 12, 2023
• What Is Stopping Your Spiritual Growth? Dear Reader,I receive many emails asking questions about how to live a victorious Christian life. While many experiences, choices, and actions come together for our maturity, others can be a great... Dr. Roger Barrier Jul 12, 2023