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We are in a world at war. We are not on a luxury cruise ship navigating life. We are fighting in the sands of Iwo Jima, Normandy Beach, and Gallipoli. If your worldview is that life is a luxury vacation, you will always be blaming God for why bad things happen to good people. However,…

Handling a crisis is an inevitable part of life’s journey, one that tests the very fabric of our faith and resilience. The Bible does not guarantee a leisurely life with Jesus. However, it assures us that we have a source of strength, courage, hope, and peace to rely on in times of crisis. Scripture can…

Sharing our beliefs with others is commanded in the Great Commission by Jesus. Why I Believe Why do we sometimes find it difficult to tell others why Jesus is our Lord and Savior? Or why do we believe God inspired the Bible? If the scriptures are on trial in the public arena, we are not…

We are called to give generously, and our attitude when giving is important to God. The text says Jesus “watched the crowd putting their money into the temple treasury.” Jesus watched the worshipers in the Temple as they gave their offerings. And he watches us today as we give our time and our treasure. Our…

Why is family church participation expected of us? Because God wants it to be like the family and because relationships matter. I remember when I was on a deployment to Iraq, my wife had a crisis at home. Our front porch collapsed because it was a poorly poured slab of concrete. The water would build…

Family devotions can unite the family like nothing else. Speaking directly to fathers on this point, if you are not leading your family in a devotion, much less leading them to church, you are wrong. You and your wife need to discuss face-to-face when this will happen and what this will look like. Discipling is…

Private devotion sets an example for the family. Whether you’re an academic, a Christian thinker, or simply a curious individual, private devotions hold great significance. Jesus himself set an example by often seeking solitude for prayer and devotion. He urges us to follow his lead and find a quiet place for personal communion with God.…

Have you ever considered what your family ideals are? The most essential family ideal is a belief in God. The family unit is the cornerstone of society, serving as the bedrock upon which we teach our children about values, build relationships, and find support. In many cultures, a belief in God and adherence to godly…

What are some sound tips from the Bible on raising a Christian family? In the heart of Christian teachings lies the significance of maintaining a family unit grounded in peace, harmony, and Christian conduct until it is dissolved by death. The Bible provides guidance on fulfilling various family responsibilities, including raising children, caring for aging…

How did first-world problems become third-world problems? For those of you who read this in the United States, you know how folks will complain about mundane things as if their whole world is coming apart. For example, while grocery shopping in the cereal aisle, they cannot find their favorite cereal box out of the hundreds…