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A quick Biblical Point ( < 600 words )

The only man-made thing in Heaven are the scars of Jesus.

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Jesus carried His wounds into heaven forever - the only scars that remain, eternal proof that love once bled for sinners like us.

We live in a world of shades of gray but God’s economy is black and white. 

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Jeff Hilles's quote points to a hard truth: God doesn't grade on a curve, but He offers full grace through Jesus Christ for every sinner.

We never find out the strength of the evil impulse inside us until we try to fight it.

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C.S. Lewis reminds us we never know sin's full strength until we resist it, and why that struggle points straight to the gospel.

The culture as a whole is in a free fall of denial. Nobody in this free fall has on a parachute.

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A culture can deny God and judgment all the way down, but denial changes nothing - grace is the only parachute, and now is the time.

Friends are like coals in a fire – together, they glow; apart, they grow cold.

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C. S. Lewis's coal image reveals why Christian fellowship isn't optional - isolated faith cools, but shared worship and accountability keep it burning.

Christianity is no longer defined by the Bible

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When Christianity loses its biblical definition, it loses its substance. Jeff Hilles's quote warns of a faith redefined by culture.

At times we are no different than the Money Changers.

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We like to imagine ourselves on the right side of Jesus' temple cleansing, until we ask what we are really selling in His house.

Barna – only 4% of the U.S. population claims to hold a true Biblical Worldview

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Barna's research shows only 4 percent of Americans hold a true Biblical worldview—a sobering call for the church to recover sound doctrine.

We need to err on the side of love, not condemnation.

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Jeff Hilles' quote points to Jesus and the woman caught in adultery, showing why believers must choose grace over self-righteous judgment.

Don’t hide out in a megachurch.

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A megachurch can let you hide from real accountability. Scripture calls believers to true fellowship, not anonymous attendance.

Every contact you make with everyone you meet will help them or hinder them on their journey to heaven.

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C.S. Lewis reminds us that every encounter either points someone toward Heaven or quietly pushes them further away from Christ and His Gospel.

Predestination does not justify Christians not sharing the Good News

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Predestination is true, but it never excuses silence. God ordains the ends and the means: our witness is how He draws the lost to Christ.

We can be obedient and still sin.

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True obedience isn't just compliance - it fails when the heart rebels, motives turn selfish, or action waits instead of moving at once.

We don’t have an evangelism problem, we have a worship problem.

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Evangelism doesn't fail because we lack methods - it fails when worship has gone cold and joy in God has faded away first.

Mankind is in no position to judge God.

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We have no standing to put God on trial. His ways are higher than ours, and His perfect justice needs no human verdict to validate it.

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Halloween for Christians: Fear It or Embrace It?

Should Christians avoid Halloween's pagan roots or use the night to share Christ's light with neighbors? Zack Duncan weighs both views.
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Robotic Warfare and Bible Prophecy: Should Christians Worry?

In the News Jeff Hilles -
Autonomous weapons are advancing fast, but Christians don't have to choose between denial and panic - Scripture offers a clearer way to think about it.

AI Chatbot Morality: Why Blending Faiths Isn’t Neutral

In the News William Delmore -
AP reports Anthropic, Meta, and Google are consulting clergy and the Vatican to code AI morality, raising an old danger: blending faiths.

Trusting God’s Timing: Learning Gratitude in the Waiting

Spiritual Growth JM Troppello -
JM Troppello reflects on thanking God for family time and small business wins while still trusting His timing on unanswered prayers.

Fear of the Lord: The Only Fear Worth Having

In the News Debra Hodges -
Debra Hodges unpacks what the Bible teaches about fear- when it enslaves, when it frees, and why only reverence for God sets us secure.

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New Testament Reliability: Debunking the Telephone Game Myth

Nicholas Bradfield -
Does the New Testament's text survive as reliable history, or is it a rumor worn thin by centuries of copying? The evidence says otherwise.

Toxic Church or Healthy Church? How to Tell the Difference

Jaqueline C. Grandi -
What separates a healthy church from a toxic one? Learn the warning signs and the marks of a faith community that reflects grace.

Unanswered Prayer and the Comfort of God’s Unchanging Presence

Rina Schultz -
Rina Schultz reflects on facing suffering and unanswered prayer by resting in God's constant presence rather than demanding explanations.

Praying Without Ceasing: Finding God in the Everyday

Daryl Wilson -
This piece explores when and why we pray, inviting believers to walk continually with Christ amid today's cultural upheaval.

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Famous Atheists Who Became Christians

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An Oxford atheist argued with friends until Christianity made more sense than materialism. These stories of scientists, journalists, and scholars who crossed from unbelief to faith still challenge and inspire.
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Year of the Sword or Year of the Scalpel? What 5787 Really Means

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5787 is being called the Year of the Sword, but Hebrews 4:12 cuts closer to home than any battle cry - it exposes us first.
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Why R.C. Sproul and Billy Graham Will Meet in Heaven

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R.C. Sproul and Billy Graham stood on opposite sides of the Calvinist-Arminian divide, yet their shared faith in Christ points to a deeper unity than theological rivalry.
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Why God created man?

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God created man in His image and with a purpose, but Adam lost it chasing God's likeness. Every hard thing since then is part of a plan already in motion to conform us to the image of His Son.
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AI Chatbot Morality: Why Blending Faiths Isn’t Neutral

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AP reports Anthropic, Meta, and Google are consulting clergy and the Vatican to code AI morality, raising an old danger: blending faiths.
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Christianity vs. christianity – Who’s who in Eternity 

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“The Rod and the Staff are a symbol…”

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The rod and staff symbolize protection and guidance, with the cross embodying God’s justice and mercy.
In the News

Halloween for Christians: Fear It or Embrace It?

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Should Christians avoid Halloween's pagan roots or use the night to share Christ's light with neighbors? Zack Duncan weighs both views.
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We live in a world of shades of gray but God’s economy is black and white. 

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Jeff Hilles's quote points to a hard truth: God doesn't grade on a curve, but He offers full grace through Jesus Christ for every sinner.
In the News

Robotic Warfare and Bible Prophecy: Should Christians Worry?

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Autonomous weapons are advancing fast, but Christians don't have to choose between denial and panic - Scripture offers a clearer way to think about it.
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Vertical Relationship with God: What Polarized Sunglasses Teach Us

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Fix your eyes on God, not the world: polarized sunglasses offer a sharp, physical picture of staying vertical amid horizontal noise.
Biblical Theology

Why are we so quick to say “Jesus Christ!” when we get Emotional

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No one shouts Satan's name when they stub a toe, yet God and Christ slip out instantly. That instinct reveals something buried deep in every human heart about who holds ultimate weight in the universe.
In the News

Fear of the Lord: The Only Fear Worth Having

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Debra Hodges unpacks what the Bible teaches about fear- when it enslaves, when it frees, and why only reverence for God sets us secure.
Spiritual Growth

What Is the Difference Between the Gospels?

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The four Gospels — Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John — present the life,...
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Walking With God vs. Performing for Him: A Screwtape Lesson

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An author's AI-generated 'Screwtape letter' exposes how easily faithful busyness can quietly replace simple dependence on God.
Quotes

The only man-made thing in Heaven are the scars of Jesus.

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Jesus carried His wounds into heaven forever - the only scars that remain, eternal proof that love once bled for sinners like us.
Spiritual Growth

How to Love God with All Your Heart, Soul, Mind, and Strength

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The article explores loving God, growing in Christ, prioritizing His kingdom, and aligning life with His will. There is a need for a genuine relationship with God and loving Him with all one’s heart, mind, soul, and strength.
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One World Religion – From the Pope

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Pope Francis told a Singapore interfaith gathering that all religions are different languages leading to the same God. Revelation warns of exactly this convergence, and the signs are worth taking seriously.
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Do the $uicideboy$ Love Jesus?

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The $uicideboy$, a New Orleans-based rap duo, shifted from dark, occult-themed music to openly sharing their Christian faith after overcoming struggles.

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What the Bible Actually Says About Pride and Homosexuality

Scripture does not open with a rule about sex—it opens with a design. From Genesis to Romans to a single past-tense word in First Corinthians, the Bible's case is clear and consistent and offers hope for every sinner on the list.

Why did the female minister go to bed?

Scripture reserves the pastoral office for qualified men. Here's a gentle, verse-by-verse look at why and what the SBC's 2025 vote revealed about the debate.

Church: You’d Love To Help, But Stacking Chairs is not Your Spiritual Gift

God doesn't only use our strengths. Sometimes He calls us into the work we'd rather skip, reminding us that every member of His body matters.

Bible Receives Modern Update With ‘Morally Gray Edition’

A Babylon Bee satire imagines a "Morally Gray Edition" of the Bible that removes God's absolute moral standards. The joke lands because progressive theology really is trying to soften Scripture.

Besides Adam and Eve, what person in the Bible had no earthly parents?

Joshua led Israel into the Promised Land after Moses died, conquered Canaan in obedience to God, and pointed forward to Jesus through his very name, which means "Yahweh saves."

Daily Bible Reading: Why No Christian Should Regret Time in the Word.

A satirical Babylon Bee headline pokes fun at our excuses, but the punchline is should not be true... no Christian has ever truly regretted opening the Bible. Here is why daily Scripture reading must be your soul's first meal of the day.

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AI Chatbot Morality: Why Blending Faiths Isn’t Neutral

AP reports Anthropic, Meta, and Google are consulting clergy and the Vatican to code AI morality, raising an old danger: blending faiths.
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Robotic Warfare and Bible Prophecy: Should Christians Worry?

Autonomous weapons are advancing fast, but Christians don't have to choose between denial and panic - Scripture offers a clearer way to think about it.
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Vertical Relationship with God: What Polarized Sunglasses Teach Us

Fix your eyes on God, not the world: polarized sunglasses offer a sharp, physical picture of staying vertical amid horizontal noise.
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Fear of the Lord: The Only Fear Worth Having

Debra Hodges unpacks what the Bible teaches about fear- when it enslaves, when it frees, and why only reverence for God sets us secure.
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Answered Prayer or Coincidence? A Real-Life Story of God’s Timing

Zack Duncan recounts a jaw-dropping doctor's-appointment coincidence and asks what's more reasonable: blind luck or a God who hears prayer.
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Restoring Family Relationships: How God Heals What Seems Broken

JM Troppello reflects on hectic family moves, answered prayers, and the patient, quiet ways God mends broken relationships over the years.
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Prisoner Reentry and Justice: What Micah 6:8 Requires of the Church

A man seven months out of federal prison asks what justice, mercy, and humility require when churches decide who gets a second chance.
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Catholic Rosary Theology: Why Its Focus on Mary Is Unbiblical

Public Rosary rallies are spreading, but the prayer's 53 Hail Marys raise a serious question: does it crowd out worship owed to Christ alone?
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Specific Preaching Against Sin: Why Pulpits Stay Safe and General

Many sermons condemn sin in general terms but rarely name adultery, abortion, or pride specifically enough to convict anyone sitting in the pew.
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Attending a Same-Sex Wedding: A Biblical Christian Guide

A practical, grace-filled look at whether a Christian can attend a loved one's same-sex wedding without compromising faith.
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Christians and Horror Movies: What Halloween Really Reveals

Halloween fills theaters with horror films, but Scripture draws a clear line between facing evil honestly and feeding on it for fun.
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Amy-Jill Levine’s CBA Presidency and the Erosion of Biblical Authority

A Jewish New Testament scholar now leads the Catholic Biblical Association, a telling sign of where Catholic scholarship stands today.
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Pride and Pastoral Failure: Why Satan Targets Growing Churches

Jim Bakker's collapse still warns today's megachurches: unchecked pride and isolation can topple even sound theology fast.
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Salvation in World Religions: Why Christianity Offers Grace

Every major religion asks what humans must do to be saved - see why the gospel answers with what God has already done instead.

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Dead Men Walking

Derek Hastings -
Soldiers who accept death fight without fear. That same logic applies to believers: sealed in Heaven, dead to this world, there is nothing left to lose and everything to gain for the Kingdom.

Refined to Reflect Christ: How God Uses Trials

Randy DeVaul -
God uses trials, not to harm us, but to refine His children into the likeness of Christ. Every test becomes a divine tool to shape us for eternity and to reflect Jesus to a watching world.

Take Up Your Cross: What Jesus Really Meant by Self-Denial

Zack Duncan -
A look at what Jesus meant by taking up your cross - not stoic endurance, but daily surrender that leads to real transformation.

The Threshold of the Certainty of Faith

Derek Hastings -
Faith is certainty based on a relationship with Jesus. The author shares his journey of overcoming doubt through faith.

Unanswered Prayer: When God Says Wait, Not No

William Delmore -
Why does God stay silent when we pray hardest? Learn the three answers He gives - yes, no, and wait - and why waiting builds faith.

Jesus is the Way

Rina Schultz -
A husband's stroke launched a years-long battle through South African bureaucracy, endless forms, and vanishing grants. Each exhausting step revealed Jesus not just as the way to heaven, but as a guide for every next move in prayer.

Why God Doesn’t Defend Himself

Michael Small -
And maybe we shouldn’t defend Him either “Why do you...

Wielding the Word: Victory with the Sword of the Spirit

Randy DeVaul -
Jesus faced Satan in the wilderness not with debate but with declared Scripture, and the enemy fled. The sword of the Spirit is not a badge to display but a blade to wield daily, with precision, humility, and the Spirit's guidance.

Devotions

Finding Your Identity in Christ When Roles Overwhelm

Rich Holt -
Philip met an Ethiopian official defined by many titles and roles. This devotional asks which version of you will answer when the Holy Spirit calls.

Called to the Desert: Philip’s Obedience, God’s Plan

Rich Holt -
Retrace Paul's epic journey across Asia Minor and Greece, then discover how Philip's simple obedience on a desert road led one seeking heart to the gospel. What might your obedience open today?

Grace for Hypocrites: Finding Mercy Amid the Riots

Rich Holt -
Amid riots and righteous anger, one believer confesses his own hypocrisy before God and finds fresh wonder in the grace that spared him, through Jesus and the cross.

Simon the Sorcerer: Repentance Over Managing Outcomes

Rich Holt -
Simon the sorcerer asked Peter to pray away his punishment, not his sin. This devotional asks whether we settle for the same trade instead of true repentance.

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AP reports Anthropic, Meta, and Google are consulting clergy and the Vatican to code AI morality, raising an old danger: blending faiths.
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New Testament Reliability: Debunking the Telephone Game Myth

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Does the New Testament's text survive as reliable history, or is it a rumor worn thin by centuries of copying? The evidence says otherwise.
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Finding Your Identity in Christ When Roles Overwhelm

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Trusting God’s Timing: Learning Gratitude in the Waiting

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An author's AI-generated 'Screwtape letter' exposes how easily faithful busyness can quietly replace simple dependence on God.
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Vertical Relationship with God: What Polarized Sunglasses Teach Us

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Fix your eyes on God, not the world: polarized sunglasses offer a sharp, physical picture of staying vertical amid horizontal noise.
Devotion

Called to the Desert: Philip’s Obedience, God’s Plan

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Retrace Paul's epic journey across Asia Minor and Greece, then discover how Philip's simple obedience on a desert road led one seeking heart to the gospel. What might your obedience open today?

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Question #15: Since no one can keep the law, what is its purpose?

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Answer: That we may know the holy nature...

Question #32: What do justification and sanctification mean?

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Answer: Justification means our declared righteousness before God,...

Question #35: Since we are redeemed by grace alone, through faith alone, where does this faith come from?

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Faith is the foundation for our belief in the goodness of God and His provision for us, both in this world and the next. We are not saved by our efforts but by faith, trusting in Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior.

Question #39: With what attitude should we pray?

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Answer: With love, perseverance, and gratefulness; in humble submission...

Question #27: Are all people, just as they were lost through Adam, saved through Christ?

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Answer: No, only those who are elected by...

Question #13: Can anyone keep the law of God perfectly?

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Answer: Since the fall, no mere human has...

Question #51: Of what advantage to us is Christ’s ascension?

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Christ did not ascend and leave us behind. He rose bodily into heaven as our advocate before the Father, securing our place there and pouring out his Spirit on those still below.

Question #47: Does the Lord’s Supper add anything to Christ’s atoning work?

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Christ died once for all, and the Lord's Supper adds nothing to that finished work. Yet this covenant meal still shapes believers, strengthening faith and pointing toward the feast to come, while warning the unrepentant.

Question # 28: What happens after death to those not united to Christ by faith?

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Answer: At the day of judgment they will...

Question #8: What is the law of God stated in the Ten Commandments?

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Answer: You shall have no other gods before...