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God appoints discouragement to produce dependence.

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Discouragement isn't abandonment. It's often the tool God uses to break self-reliance and teach us to depend on Him alone.

When dad says “no” to candy for dinner, the child accepts the adult knows better. God sees us as His children.

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A child trusts a father's 'no' without full understanding. See what that models about trusting God's wisdom even when His plans stay hidden.

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.

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Corporate Worship: Why the Gathered Church Isn’t Optional

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Women in Church Leadership: What the Bible Actually Teaches

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Why do Southern Baptists reserve the pastorate for men while prizing women's leadership everywhere else in the church's life?

3 Overlooked Lessons From the Christian Church Calendar

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Advance Euthanasia Requests: Why the Person Who Remains Still Matters

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Bill C-41 would let Canadians request euthanasia in advance, before losing capacity to consent - but Scripture says life isn't ours to sign away.

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El Roi: Finding God’s Peace in Tears and Trail Walks

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Tears before dawn, a dark trail, and financial worry give way to the quiet assurance that El Roi sees every burden we carry.

World Christian: Living God’s Global Mission Every Day

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Discover what it means to become a World Christian - someone whose life, prayers, and giving reflect God's heart for every nation.

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.

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Unexpected Blessing: God’s Provision in a Jewelry Drawer

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Bill C-41 would let Canadians request euthanasia in advance, before losing capacity to consent - but Scripture says life isn't ours to sign away.
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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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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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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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When dad says “no” to candy for dinner, the child accepts the adult knows better. God sees us as His children.

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A child trusts a father's 'no' without full understanding. See what that models about trusting God's wisdom even when His plans stay hidden.
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Women in Church Leadership: What the Bible Actually Teaches

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Why do Southern Baptists reserve the pastorate for men while prizing women's leadership everywhere else in the church's life?
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The Voter’s Biblical Response to National Elections Wins and Losses 

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God appoints discouragement to produce dependence.

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Discouragement isn't abandonment. It's often the tool God uses to break self-reliance and teach us to depend on Him alone.
Devotion

The Ethiopian Eunuch’s Example of All-Day Worship

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A first-century eunuch rode thousands of miles to worship, then spent his journey home reading Scripture aloud. What does that reveal about our own worship habits today?
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Corporate Worship: Why the Gathered Church Isn’t Optional

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Lone-ranger faith isn't Biblical: see why Christians need corporate worship, fellowship, and the ordinary elements of a church service.
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Rome’s Fall and America’s Future

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Rome fell not in a day but through corruption, division, and moral decay that eroded what once made it great. The parallels to modern America are sobering — and Scripture still calls nations to justice, integrity, and righteousness.
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Is the Antichrist the Son of Satan? What the Bible Really Says

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The Bible never says the Antichrist is Satan’s literal son, but it does show he will be empowered by the dragon and marked by deception, rebellion, and destruction.
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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.
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Finding Peace in Busy Days When Life Feels Overwhelming

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JM Troppello reflects on learning to pause, pray, and trust God's faithfulness even on the most chaotic, task-filled days.
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Christianity vs. christianity – Who’s who in Eternity 

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Do You Truly Understand What You Are Reading?

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A college quiz, a fluid mechanics class, and a father's wariness of a phone call all reveal the same gap: hearing words isn't the same as grasping their meaning. True understanding of Christ's call runs deeper than words alone.

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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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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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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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Covenants in the Bible (hmmm?)

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The Serpent in the Garden of Eden: Hero or Deceiver?

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Modern thinkers cast the serpent in Eden as the misunderstood truth-teller who freed humanity from God. But a closer look at the Hebrew word for knowledge in Genesis reveals exactly who the snake really was—and still is today.

Signs of the End Times: Is This the Final Generation?

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Every generation has thought it was the last. Examine the signs of Christ's return, the rise of the Beast system, and why this generation may truly be different.

Bearing One Another’s Burdens: Why We Weren’t Made for Isolation

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A search for empty moving boxes becomes a reminder that Christian community means sharing the load, not just cheering from the sidelines.

If I’m Dead to Sin, Why Must I Kill It Every Day?

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Believers are both dead to sin and called to actively resist it daily. This paradox reflects the tension between positional and progressive sanctification, requiring believers to maintain alignment with their identity and witness to the world.

How could a loving Father send His Son to die?

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From Passover lambs to Isaiah's suffering servant, God wove a rescue plan through centuries of sacrifice. The cross was not cruelty but a Father entering the agony with His Son to bring a lost world back to Himself.

Band-Aid Bible Verses Won’t Work

Jaron Alexander -
Quoting Romans 8:28 to someone in the depths of grief can shut down the very honesty God invites. Real faith sometimes looks like tears, wrestling, and sitting in the dark — not reaching for a quick verse to skip past the pain.

God’s Word Is Our Navigation System for Daily Life

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One writer's ordinary drive home with a glitching GPS becomes a lesson in why believers still need to open God's Word every day.

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Do You Truly Understand What You Are Reading?

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A college quiz, a fluid mechanics class, and a father's wariness of a phone call all reveal the same gap: hearing words isn't the same as grasping their meaning. True understanding of Christ's call runs deeper than words alone.

The Ethiopian Eunuch’s Example of All-Day Worship

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A first-century eunuch rode thousands of miles to worship, then spent his journey home reading Scripture aloud. What does that reveal about our own worship habits today?

Finding Your Identity in Christ When Roles Overwhelm

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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

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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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Why do Southern Baptists reserve the pastorate for men while prizing women's leadership everywhere else in the church's life?
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Do You Truly Understand What You Are Reading?

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The Ethiopian Eunuch’s Example of All-Day Worship

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A first-century eunuch rode thousands of miles to worship, then spent his journey home reading Scripture aloud. What does that reveal about our own worship habits today?

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Question #9: What does God require in the first, second and third commandments?

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Answer: First, that we know and trust God as...

Question #2: What is God?

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Eternal, infinite, and unchangeable — God stands apart from every false rival. His power, goodness, wisdom, and truth are without limit, and nothing in creation occurs outside his sovereign will.

Question #18: Will God allow our disobedience and idolatry to go unpunished?

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Answer: No, every sin is against the sovereignty,...

Question #4: How and why did God create us?

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Answer: God created us male and female in...

Question #12: What does God require in the ninth and tenth commandments?

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Answer: Ninth, that we do not lie or...

Question #41: What is the Lord’s Prayer?

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Answer: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your...

Question #44: What is baptism?

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Water poured in the name of the Trinity is more than ritual. Baptism publicly seals a believer's adoption into Christ, the washing away of sin, and a lifelong belonging to God and His people.

Question #42: How is the Word of God to be read and heard?

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Answer: With diligence, preparation, and prayer; so that...

Question #10: What does God require in the fourth and fifth commandments?

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Answer: Fourth, that on the Sabbath day we...

Question #43: What are the sacraments or ordinances?

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Water poured, bread broken, cup raised — baptism and the Lord's Supper are more than rituals. They are visible pledges where the Spirit seals gospel promises to every believer who receives them.