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Doing Math to the Glory of God Jul 26, 2021

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Why learn math — especially if studying math feels agonizing? Pastor John addresses an 8-year-old boy struggling to persevere in school.

Can I Marry a Woman Half My Age? Jul 23, 2021

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The Bible doesn’t say how old Christians should be when they marry — or how close in age. So, can a Christian marry someone significantly younger?

The Strong Murder the Weak Every Day in America Jul 21, 2021

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Killing an unborn child is illegal if the mother wants the baby — but legal if she doesn’t. The rights of the weak rest in the hands of the strong.

How Much Media Is Too Much Media? Jul 19, 2021

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In a media-saturated age, obedience to Jesus requires intentional detachment from the patterns of the world — especially its patterns of entertainment.

Will I Suffer More If I Follow Jesus? Jul 16, 2021

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Those who follow Jesus may suffer more in this life than those who don’t. But from the standpoint of eternity, they will suffer infinitely less.

The Supremacy of God in Preaching: Conclusion Jul 15, 2021

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People are starving for the grandeur of God. Christian preachers, more than all others, should know this truth — and shape every sermon accordingly.

Faith Won’t Survive Without Friends Jul 14, 2021

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We all need people who will remind us that Christ is far better than sin, and that unrepentant sin destroys. Without friends, our faith won’t survive.

Does the Bible Say I Am Unique? Jul 12, 2021

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God made everybody, knitting each of us intricately in our mother’s womb. Does that mean we are each unique, unlike any other person God created?

Will God Really Praise Us? Jul 09, 2021

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If God deserves all glory and praise, what does Scripture mean when it mentions God’s glorifying and praising us?

Why Comfortable Christians Go Prayerless Jul 07, 2021

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Until we come awake to the great spiritual war that surrounds us, we will never truly know the privilege and power of prayer.