Truth Amid Uncertainty

Sociologists have estimated that there are anywhere between 4,000 and 10,000 religions in the world today. Out of these, the four most popular are Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism. In the United States, Christianity is the leading religion, but that number continues to decrease, and a group of what is...

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A Dependable God

In Greek mythology, the Oracle of Delphi would give cryptic “prophecies” to those who visited her. When Croesus, the king of Lydia, visited her, he wanted advice before fighting the Persians. The king was told, “If you cross the river, a great empire will fall.” Empowered by the prophecy, Croesus...

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An Unbelieving Heart

Hebrews chapter 3 warns the church that there be no one among them with “an evil, unbelieving heart.” But what exactly does that mean? How could a member of God’s church, a believer, be counted as having an evil heart that does not believe? To better understand this condition, the...

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The Trap of Comparison

Often, it is easy to fall into the trap of comparison. There are few ways to rob ourselves of joy and purpose quicker than to compare our lifestyle, looks, family, or talents to that of our other brothers and sisters. When we compare then we can become discouraged, ungrateful, and...

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Pursuing Purity

When we look at the world around us, it seems as if everything is defiled and impure. Our country, culture, and even the Lord’s people have begun to be corrupted by outside influences. These issues are not only plaguing and deteriorating the world around us, but even within our church...

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Unwavering Commitment

When discussing commitment, the story of Hernán Cortés is often told. A Spanish conquistador of the 16th century, Cortés landed in Mexico with the intent of conquering the Aztec Empire. To show his commitment to the mission, Cortés famously commanded his army to burn the boats upon arrival. This extreme...

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Living As Sojourners

The apostle Peter wrote to the elect sojourners (or exiles) in his epistles, instructing them on how they should live their lives—and even how to suffer as Christians without losing their way. As he wrote these epistles, Peter had in mind not only the people of the early church but...

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Timely Help From God

“Timing is everything.” This phrase can relate to the seizing of an opportunity or the appropriateness of an action or word. We all have certainly benefited from moments when it seemed like we had just the right timing, but we’ve also experienced the disappointment of just missing an opportunity. The...

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Learning To Be Patient

How good are you at waiting? Some people have enough patience that they can sit for over five minutes without pulling out their phone to pass the time. Others can wait for the elevator to arrive after pressing the button only once. There are even those who can wait for...

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