Opinion

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  4 Practical Ways to Respond to Discouragement with Triumphant Faith In yesterday’s discussion from Philippians 4, we learned to expect hard times and to seek the joy of Jesus in every circumstance. Today, let’s focus on four other practical ways we can respond to... Jim Denison Jul 28, 2022
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  You Hurt Me! Now What? Remove pride and judgmentalism by humbling yourself (Matt. 7:5). Pride says, "The faults in others I can easily see, but praise God there's none in me." Ask, "Is this really something I need to address, or... Shane Idleman Jul 27, 2022
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  What 'Not of This World' Doesn't Mean: Why Christians Are Called to Politics The assault of the Church against the gates of Hell progresses, of course, through the preaching of the Gospel and the conversion of souls—what the Apostle Paul called “spiritual weapons.” But by advocating... John Stonestreet and Shane Morris Jul 27, 2022
• 2 Ways to Deal with Discouragement We have focused this week on finding victory over temptation and doubt. Today, let’s discuss discouragement. Our first response should be to expect it. Challenges and setbacks are part of life, even (and... Jim Denison Jul 27, 2022
• What Obergefell Got Right and What it Got Very Wrong Last week, the U.S. House of Representatives proposed the wrongly named “Respect for Marriage Act.” If it passes the Senate, this bill will result in a further stage of the legal evolution of marriage. John Stonestreet Jul 26, 2022
• 4 Responses to Doubts That Imperil Our Faith Yesterday we focused on victory over temptation and sin. Today, let’s seek biblical victory over doubts. This is a personal subject for us all. Jim Denison Jul 26, 2022
• Hmong Christians in Vietnam Suffering Severe Persecution In the central Vietnam province, officials vying with each other to create “Christian-free zones” operate “with no conscience or humanity,” as if they were in a different country than the one whose religious... Morning Star News Vietnam Correspondent Jul 25, 2022
• The 'Respect for Marriage Act' Is Anything But According to NBC News, Senator Chuck Schumer (NY) plans a vote on the misleadingly named “Respect for Marriage Act” as soon as the next two weeks. While the name sounds as if the bill affirms and supports... John Stonestreet and Timothy D Padgett Jul 25, 2022
• Christians Are Called to Love Jesus with 'Love Incorruptible' You and I are called to love Jesus with “love incorruptible” (Ephesians 6:24). Such integrity is for his glory and to our good and that of everyone we influence. This is why we must not compromise with the... Jim Denison Jul 25, 2022
• Chastity Is Part of Marriage Too In His kindness, God has called us to the lifelong cultivation of being properly sexual. This is the virtue of chastity, something often mistaken by Christians and non-Christians alike for prudishness.... John Stonestreet and Maria Baer Jul 22, 2022
• The More Uncertain the Times, The More We Need to Trust God's Will This week we’ve explored reasons to trust God’s will in uncertain times. Let’s close with this fact: the more uncertain the times, the more we need to trust God’s will. The more difficult the surgery,... Jim Denison Jul 22, 2022
• Encountering Storms Even in the Center of God's Will There is a saying that ships are safest in the harbor, but they are not made for the harbor. Remember, you were designed to weather storms successfully. When life becomes difficult and challenging, set your... Shane Idleman Jul 21, 2022