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Evangelism from a graceful heart should trump shouting dogmatic theology.

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Grace-filled evangelism builds relationships that open hearts, while dogmatic shouting often slams doors shut before truth can be heard.

Faith – You shouldn’t be able to reason someone out of a position they didn’t reason themselves into. 

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Jonathan Swift's quote exposes a hard truth: logic alone never produced saving faith, and logic alone can't take it away.

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.

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Office of Apostle Today: Why the Founding Role Has Ceased

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Bible Rap App Puts Every Chapter Into Your Daily Routine

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Persecution Rises as Churches Confront the Culture

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Women Teaching Men: Seminaries vs the Church

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Conservative seminaries let women teach future pastors, yet those same churches won't ordain women as elders. Scripture explains why.

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Surrender to God: Why the Fight Comes Before the Peace

Rina Schultz -
Rina Schultz reflects on Ezekiel's reluctant surrender and what it means to let God lead even when you would rather fight back.

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

Nora Gwen -
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

Randy DeVaul -
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.

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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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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 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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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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Surrender to God: Why the Fight Comes Before the Peace

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Rina Schultz reflects on Ezekiel's reluctant surrender and what it means to let God lead even when you would rather fight back.
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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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Evangelism from a graceful heart should trump shouting dogmatic theology.

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Grace-filled evangelism builds relationships that open hearts, while dogmatic shouting often slams doors shut before truth can be heard.
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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.
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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.
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Biblical View of Artificial Intelligence: Treating AI With Respect

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Claude's new conversation-ending policy raises a bigger question: what does Christian character look like toward artificial intelligence?
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What did the Early Church Look Like?

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The early church met at dawn, prayed set prayers, and risked death rather than bow to Caesar. Their pattern of worship and sacrifice still shapes faithful Christian community today.
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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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Biblical Forgiveness and Boundaries: Forgive Without Enabling Harm

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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.
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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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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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Bible Rap App Puts Every Chapter Into Your Daily Routine

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Every chapter of the Bible, rapped word for word - a free app built so Scripture can fill the hours most people already spend listening to music.
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Office of Apostle Today: Why the Founding Role Has Ceased

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Many churches today appoint apostles, but Scripture ties the title to eyewitnesses of the risen Christ and a foundation laid once.

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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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Bible Rap App Puts Every Chapter Into Your Daily Routine

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Office of Apostle Today: Why the Founding Role Has Ceased

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The Biblical View of Sin: Adam, Eve, and Gender Roles

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Women Teaching Men: Seminaries vs the Church

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Recorded, Not Endorsed: Why Polygamy Never Overturns Genesis 2:24

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Finding Peace in Busy Days When Life Feels Overwhelming

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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Women in Church Leadership: What the Bible Actually Teaches

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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Advance Euthanasia Requests: Why the Person Who Remains Still Matters

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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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?

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Fear of the Lord: The Only Fear Worth Having

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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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Spiritual Growth Needs Daily Effort, Not Just Sunday Habits

JM Troppello -
A Pilates routine taught this writer that spiritual maturity, like physical strength, comes only through showing up consistently.

Busting New Testament Giving Myths

Randy DeVaul -
Tithing laws, prosperity schemes, and faith-promise pledges all distort what Paul actually taught. New Testament giving flows from gratitude, not obligation, and it starts with honest stewardship of what God already owns.

Trusting God in Impossible Situations at the Red Sea

I. M. Koen -
Discover how Israel's seemingly hopeless trap at the Red Sea was actually God's plan to display His glory in impossible circumstances.

Prayer…The First Option

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Basic Biblical Christian Theology

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A new believer's questions cut to the core: if the Bible is so essential, why did early Christians thrive without it? The answers reveal why Scripture remains God's indispensable guide to knowing Christ personally.

Dying of Thirst at the Well

Joel Sarfraz -
The elder brother in Jesus's parable lived his whole life near the Father yet kept his heart far from Him. Proximity is not faith, and knowing where the well is means nothing if you never kneel down to drink.

Filled with the Holy Spirit: A Salvation Event and a Daily Process

Jeff Hilles -
Salvation seals you with the Holy Spirit permanently, but staying filled takes prayer, fellowship, and Scripture - or the leak wins.

Little children in spirit

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A father held his restless toddler through the night after surgery, and she slept in peace. That picture of childlike trust is exactly what Jesus calls every believer to offer their heavenly Father.

Devotions

Scripture Written for You, Not Someone Else

Rich Holt -
We quietly decide which rules apply to us and which don't. This devotional asks what changes when you realize Scripture was written with your name already on it.

The Silent Lamb: Why Jesus Had to Die Only Once

Rich Holt -
Like a lamb led silently to slaughter, Jesus bore what we deserved. This devotional connects D-Day's cost to the far greater price paid at the cross.

Do You Truly Understand What You Are Reading?

Rich Holt -
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

Rich Holt -
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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Office of Apostle Today: Why the Founding Role Has Ceased

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Bible Rap App Puts Every Chapter Into Your Daily Routine

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Scripture Written for You, Not Someone Else

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We quietly decide which rules apply to us and which don't. This devotional asks what changes when you realize Scripture was written with your name already on it.
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Burning Bush: What Moses Teaches Us About God’s Timing

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The Biblical View of Sin: Adam, Eve, and Gender Roles

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Recorded, Not Endorsed: Why Polygamy Never Overturns Genesis 2:24

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Question #7: What does the law of God require?

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Answer: Personal, perfect, and perpetual obedience; that we...

Question #3: How many persons are there in God?

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Answer: There are three persons in the one...

Question #19: Is there any way to escape punishment and be brought back into God’s favor?

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Answer: Yes, to satisfy his justice, God himself,...

Question #32: What do justification and sanctification mean?

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

Question #5: Why else did God create?

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Answer: God created all things by his powerful...

Question #33: Should those who have faith in Christ seek their salvation through their own works, or anywhere else?

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Answer: No, they should not, as everything necessary...

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

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

Question #36: What do we believe about the Holy Spirit?

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Answer: That he is God, coeternal with the...

Question #20: Who is the Redeemer?

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Answer: The only Redeemer is the Lord Jesus...