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Only Jesus Knows the Full Force of Temptation Nov 17, 2021

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Jesus never lied, stole, coveted, grumbled, lusted, or sinned in any other way. And that means Jesus alone knows the full force of temptation.

Parenting Young Children Through Life’s Pains Nov 15, 2021

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When suffering overshadows the life of a family, how can parents help their children embrace God’s all-good, all-wise, all-governing providence?

Is Complementarity Merely Functional? Nov 12, 2021

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Are God’s callings for men and women merely functional and practical, or do they flow from something deeper in his design?

One Day Tolerance Will End Nov 10, 2021

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We live in the day of salvation, the day of patience, the day of tolerance. But when Jesus returns, that day will end forever.

On Cigarettes, Vaping, and Nicotine Nov 08, 2021

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Despite the warnings, cigarette smoking and other forms of nicotine use persist. How concerned should parents be about whether their teens smoke, chew, or vape?

Does God Command Our Praise for His Sake or Ours? Nov 05, 2021

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Pleasure in God is not complete unless it overflows in praise to God. And praise to God is not sincere unless it overflows from pleasure in God.

How to Find More Joy in God Nov 03, 2021

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Joy in God was never meant to be a solitary pursuit. Joy sends us out to serve — and serving fills us up with joy.

Why Did God Make Me Unattractive? Nov 01, 2021

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Few of us feel as attractive as we would like, and some of us feel downright ugly. Why does God allow such unattractiveness in a world that prizes physical beauty?

The Church’s Calling in an Age of Recreational Pot Oct 29, 2021

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Fifteen states have now legalized the recreational use of marijuana. What message might God be sending to the church in an age of legal pot?

Finding a Life of Gospel Boldness Oct 27, 2021

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The boldest people in the world are those who can look into the face of God, in all of his holiness and power, and know that he is for them in Christ.