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Swimming Against the Current: The Mark of Spiritual Life

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A dead fish floats downstream with no resistance - a living faith swims against the culture's current, straining toward Christ every day.

“If you think one political party is right and the other party is evil, the problem with our politics is you.“

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Tribal politics reveals a heart problem Scripture names as pride and idolatry-not which party you back, but who you worship.

“It is not wrong to have such an intimate relationship with God that you even pray for a parking spot.”

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God welcomes the small requests, not just the big ones. Intimacy with Him means bringing every detail, even a parking spot.

There is nothing “beyond Religion.” Creation is the beginning, and eternity waits at the end.

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No one steps outside God's story. From creation to eternity, every worldview answers to the same Author.

If Unbelievers are right, oh well. If Biblical Christians are right, OH NO! Today is the day of Salvation (2 Cor. 6:2).

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Unbelief risks everything on a coin flip; Biblical faith rests on Christ's finished work. Today is still the day of grace.

Science asks more questions over time than it answers. God answers it all.

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Science keeps generating fresh mysteries with each new discovery, but only God offers complete, certain, and eternal answers to every question.

Prayer is the greatest expression of faith because it takes our efforts offline.

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Prayer proves we've stopped relying on our own strength and started trusting God with what we cannot control ourselves at all.

Many who go down the road of “deconstruction” never make the turn toward ”reconstruction”, and sadly fall off the edge.

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Deconstructing faith without rebuilding on Christ leaves people spiritually homeless, exposed to doubt, despair, and unbelief.

Tears wiped away in Heaven (Rev. 21:4) will be partly due to how we squandered the power of prayer on earth.

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Heaven's tears may trace to prayers we left unprayed. This quote confronts how lightly we treat intercession's real power.

Sometimes God answers our prayers by not answering our requests.

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God sometimes answers prayer by saying no. His silence is not absence; it is often His deeper mercy at work in our lives.

Leaving a Bible believing church full of sinners just because of sin, is a sin.

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Every congregation is full of sinners. Walking away from one over that fact can itself be a sin against grace.

The 3 Little Pigs – America no longer lives in a house of bricks (2 Sam. 22:2); but of straw (1 Cor. 3:11-13) and...

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America's cultural foundation has shifted from rock to straw, leaving false teachersu2014the wolvesu2014free to enter unchecked.

“OT offered insight into our sinful reality. Jesus is the example of our desired morality.”

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The Old Testament diagnoses our sin; Christ does more than model virtue— He atones for it and empowers new obedience through His Spirit.

You can’t pack all Christian theology into one verse, so don’t draw yours from one.

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The author warns against building doctrine on a single verse: true theology weighs the whole of Scripture, not one line pulled from context.

“It behooves Christians to keep close to the word of God, and in everything to seek the teaching of the Holy Spirit.”

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Matthew Henry reminds believers that true guidance comes only when Scripture and the Holy Spirit's teaching are held together, never apart.

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Forgiveness and Justice: A Gospel Answer to an Agnostic’s Anger

A store clerk's inverted cross sparked a real conversation about oppression, forgiveness, and whether God's justice can be trusted.

Debra Hodges - 08/13/2026

Grace and Mercy: What They Actually Mean for Trusting God

In the News Nora Gwen - 08/13/2026

A reflection on the difference between grace and mercy, and why trusting God with daily worries brings more peace than trying to control everything.

Biblical Terms for Hell: Gehenna, Sheol, Hades, and the Lake of Fire

In the News Stephanie Margos - 08/13/2026

The Bible names Hell in several ways - Gehenna, Sheol, Hades, Tartarus, and the Lake of Fire - each describing a distinct reality.

Make Disciples: Why the Church Quits After the Beginning

In the News Stephanie Margos - 08/12/2026

A wedding charge to mentor newlyweds and the Great Commission's call to make disciples share the same overlooked ending we all need to fix.

Praying Like Jabez: Trusting God More Than Our Requests

Spiritual Growth Rina Schultz - 08/12/2026

Why did Jabez ask God to enlarge his territory instead of erasing his painful past? A personal look at prayer, trust, and surrender.

Persistent Prayer: Why God Honors Those Who Keep Seeking Him

Randy DeVaul - 08/13/2026

Scripture shows that persistent prayer isn't about wearing God down - it's about being slowly formed into people who trust God fully.

Guarding Your Peace: How Identity in Christ Shapes Healthy Boundaries

Nora Gwen - 08/12/2026

A Christian counselor explains why blocking an antagonistic critic and resting in her identity in Christ are both acts of faith, not retreat.

4 Bible Reading Mistakes That Quietly Undermine Your Study

Stephanie Margos - 08/11/2026

Four everyday habits quietly derail Bible study - see why they trip up believers and how Scripture points back to Christ.

Slave of Christ: Why Paul and James Chose That Title Over Sonship

Ogo Cathern - 08/11/2026

Paul and James called themselves slaves of Christ, not just sons. Discover why that surrendered posture matters for believers today.

Famous Atheists Who Became Christians

11/14/2025 6

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.

Biblical Theology

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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Why Church Attendance Is Declining Across America

08/11/2026 0

Church membership in America has fallen below half the population for the first time in decades. What's really behind the drop?

Biblical Theology

Guarding Your Peace: How Identity in Christ Shapes Healthy Boundaries

08/12/2026 1

A Christian counselor explains why blocking an antagonistic critic and resting in her identity in Christ are both acts of faith, not retreat.

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Praying Like Jabez: Trusting God More Than Our Requests

08/12/2026 1

Why did Jabez ask God to enlarge his territory instead of erasing his painful past? A personal look at prayer, trust, and surrender.

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Christianity vs. christianity – Who’s who in Eternity

08/11/2022 2

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Alive in Christ: How God Raises the Spiritually Dead

08/12/2026 1

Before Christ we weren't wounded but dead - Ephesians 2 explains how God's grace alone brings the spiritually lifeless to life.

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Make Disciples: Why the Church Quits After the Beginning

08/12/2026 1

A wedding charge to mentor newlyweds and the Great Commission's call to make disciples share the same overlooked ending we all need to fix.

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AI, Bible Prophecy, and Christian Discernment

04/21/2026 10

This article warns that artificial intelligence is more than a modern tool—it may also reflect a growing spiritual danger. From Daniel 12 to Revelation 13, it calls Christians to seek God, not machines, for truth and discernment.

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Why R.C. Sproul and Billy Graham Will Meet in Heaven

04/03/2026 4

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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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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Biblical Terms for Hell: Gehenna, Sheol, Hades, and the Lake of Fire

08/13/2026 1

The Bible names Hell in several ways - Gehenna, Sheol, Hades, Tartarus, and the Lake of Fire - each describing a distinct reality.

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The Quartodeciman Controversy and Christian Unity

04/01/2026 1

The quartodeciman controversy shows how the early church handled disagreement over Easter while protecting the core of the faith and preserving unity in Christ.

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From Taught to Learned: Living the Resurrection Truth

08/12/2026 1

The apostles' bold proclamation of the resurrection unsettled religious leaders whose teaching was hollow. This devotional asks whether we've merely heard God's truth or actually learned to live by it.

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Biblical Forgiveness and Boundaries: Forgive Without Enabling Harm

05/11/2026 2

Forgiveness is required, but enabling abuse is not. Learn how Scripture balances limitless forgiveness with godly wisdom, healthy boundaries, and the freedom Christ offers every believer who has been deeply wounded.

Biblical Theology

4 Bible Reading Mistakes That Quietly Undermine Your Study

08/11/2026 1

Four everyday habits quietly derail Bible study - see why they trip up believers and how Scripture points back to Christ.

Biblical Theology

Seasons of Waiting

10/22/2024 0

Praying for years with no answer can make God feel silent and His promises distant. But waiting on Him is never wasted — it is preparation, and those who hold on will find the blessing worth every moment.

Biblical Theology

Taking the Mark of the Beast and Still Going to Heaven

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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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Should We Stop Evangelizing Our Children

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Alive in Christ: How God Raises the Spiritually Dead

God’s Ways are Above Our Ways

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He Reached Out to Me

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The Treasure and Pearl: What the Kingdom Is Worth

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Our Lives as Stories

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Man is selfish and to accept God as both Savior (the Son) AND Lord (the Father) is to accept His laws over our desires...

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The Cost of a Savior

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“You cannot make men good by law:

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Once Saved, Not Always Safe

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Biblical Terms for Hell: Gehenna, Sheol, Hades, and the Lake of Fire

The Bible names Hell in several ways - Gehenna, Sheol, Hades, Tartarus, and the Lake of Fire - each describing a distinct reality.

In the News

Grace and Mercy: What They Actually Mean for Trusting God

A reflection on the difference between grace and mercy, and why trusting God with daily worries brings more peace than trying to control everything.

In the News

Forgiveness and Justice: A Gospel Answer to an Agnostic’s Anger

A store clerk's inverted cross sparked a real conversation about oppression, forgiveness, and whether God's justice can be trusted.

In the News

Alive in Christ: How God Raises the Spiritually Dead

Before Christ we weren't wounded but dead - Ephesians 2 explains how God's grace alone brings the spiritually lifeless to life.

In the News

Make Disciples: Why the Church Quits After the Beginning

A wedding charge to mentor newlyweds and the Great Commission's call to make disciples share the same overlooked ending we all need to fix.

In the News

Why Church Attendance Is Declining Across America

Church membership in America has fallen below half the population for the first time in decades. What's really behind the drop?

In the News

Entire Sanctification: Can Christians Stop Sinning on Earth?

A reader's question about 1 John 3:6 leads to what Scripture actually says about sin, sanctification, and Paul's own struggle.

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Is God Morally Evil? What Scripture Says About His Justice

Atheists call God cruel for His judgments, but Scripture reveals a holy God who disciplines in justice and offers mercy through Christ.

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Biblical Complementarianism: A Countercultural Vision for Marriage

Complementarian marriage looks nothing like the culture's script - here's what Scripture actually teaches about husbands and wives.

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Jesus and Hell: What He Actually Taught in Scripture

Jesus spoke about Hell often. This piece traces His words in Matthew and Mark to reveal exactly what He truly meant by Gehenna.

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Christians Confronting Antisemitism After Netanyahu’s Wake-Up Call

Israel's prime minister told American Christians to stop cowering and start standing against antisemitism before it reaches their own door.

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Following Jesus vs. Practicing Christianity: What Changes?

Many sincerely love Jesus, yet inherited habits and culture can blur His actual teaching - this piece calls readers back to the Gospels themselves.

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Trusting Your Feelings Over Truth: A Fast-Food Ad’s Hidden Lesson

A McChicken ad's 'you deserve it' pitch exposes how modern marketing exploits feelings that Scripture says can't be trusted.

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God’s Sovereignty Over Satan: Why the Adversary Exists

Does God's sovereignty over Satan mean his existence serves a redemptive purpose? One writer works through the hard questions.

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Domestic Violence in the Church: Why Pastors Must Break Their Silence

Millions suffer domestic abuse in silence while churches avoid the subject - here's why safety must come before reconciliation.

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God’s Sovereignty Over Satan: Why the Adversary Exists

Does God's sovereignty over Satan mean his existence serves a redemptive purpose? One writer works through the hard questions.

AI and Human Dignity: Why Machines Can’t Define Your Worth

AI Bible Study: A Practical Method for Deeper Scripture Time

AI: The Trojan Horse Threatening the Next Generation

Does AI Kill Your Brain? The Cost of Outsourcing Thought

AI, Anthropic, and the End-Times Question of Control

Can God Speak Through ChatGPT? My Strange AI Encounter

AI, Bible Prophecy, and Christian Discernment

AI Surveillance, Global Monitoring, and Bible Prophecy

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What He Really Taught

Sojouring Servant -

Love each other and speak your truth sounds like Jesus until you actually read the Sermon on the Mount. Matthew 5 shows a teacher far more demanding and transformative than the vague, feel-good version culture prefers.

Christian Salvation in Less Than 150 Words and the Sinners’ Prayer

Jeff Hilles -

Salvation, expressed through confession, faith, and belief, leads to eternal life with Christ in Heaven. The sinners’ prayer serves as a guide for those seeking a personal relationship with God.

Why Do We Hunger for Things That Don’t Satisfy?

Maggie Carey -

Degrees, relationships, money, the perfect high — each promises to fill the void, yet the ache returns. Jesus called himself the Bread of Life for a reason: only an infinite God can satisfy an infinite longing.

Who Should Teach Christian Theology?

Jeff Hilles -

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The Better Blessing

Derek Hastings -

A room full of manure and a boy still searching for the pony underneath it all. That stubborn, childlike certainty is closer to the gift of faith than most realize, and trials are often how God builds it in us.

Fulfilled Prophesy and the Atheist - Part 2 of 2 - Responding to a Challenge

Jeff Hilles -

This post is the third article in a dialogue...

Facing the Giants in Your Life

Paul Johnson -

At 85 years old, Joshua marched toward fortified cities filled with literal giants. His courage, obedience to Scripture, and unwavering dedication show how God equips ordinary people to face whatever looms largest in their lives.

Progressive vs. Biblical Christianity

Jeff Hilles -

Progressive Christianity is an example of many False Teachings infecting our post-Christian culture.

Devotions

Five Thousand Believed: When the Gospel Is Enough

Rich Holt -

Peter and John were arrested before they could finish preaching, yet the gospel still reached five thousand hearts. Their unfinished sermon still proves that God's word alone was enough to save that day.

From Taught to Learned: Living the Resurrection Truth

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Confess the Compromise: Fighting the Enemy Within Today

Rich Holt -

The religious leaders fought Jesus with fierce resolve. Today's devotional asks us to turn that same intensity toward confessing and repenting of the compromises hiding in our own hearts.

When the Spirit Fell on Samaria: One Church, One Spirit

Rich Holt -

Acts 8 shows Peter and John delivering the Holy Spirit to new Samaritan believers, a divine sign that Jew and Samaritan would be one people in Christ's church.