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Act Like Men (Part 2 of 2)

Being a man has a lot more to do with the character we build, and not the muscle we build. But over the last few generations, it seems as if men have been building more muscle than they have character.…

1 Corinthians 16:13 (ESV)

The Lord Finds You

An unplanned pregnancy can take a toll on any young woman. So then, it’s not surprising to hear in a recent study that many women would have turned their backs on abortion, if they didn’t feel so helpless…

Genesis 16:7 (KJV)

The Lord has Restrained Me

When a student finds out that he or she is going to have to repeat the same grade again the next year, all of a sudden we witness a scene in which that student is willing to do anything to change the…

Genesis 16:1 (NKJV)

Why do some Bible translations have verses missing?

Why does the NIV bible have verses missing? Matthew 18:11, Romans 16:24, Acts 8:37, and John 5:4 are missing. The King James bible has all these verses. Can I trust the NIV or is it a bible version from…

Matthew 18:10 (NKJV), Matthew 18:11 (NKJV), Matthew 18:12 (NKJV), John 5:3 (NKJV), John 5:4 (NKJV), John 5:5 (NKJV), Acts 8:36 (NKJV), Acts 8:37 (NKJV), Acts 8:38 (NKJV), Romans 16:23 (NKJV), Romans 16:24 (NKJV), Romans 16:25 (NKJV)

Act Like Men (Part 1 of 2)

Ideas of have consequences, and the ideas being flooded into our minds by our main stream culture are creating men destined for failure. Before we can even talk about how to be a father, how to be a husband,…

I Shall Possess it

Sometimes, it can be hard for us to believe in the promises of God, because promises require a great deal of trust and could also require a great deal of hurt when broken. How do I know God’s promises…

Genesis 15:8 (KJV), Genesis 15:9 (KJV)

God Leaves Our Legacies

When we think of people that have made history what it is today, we tend to think of the same names don’t we? It doesn’t seem as if those names will ever disappear or fade away. Names like Martin Luther…

Genesis 15:2 (NKJV), Genesis 15:3 (NKJV), Genesis 15:4 (NKJV)

What is hell?

Is hell a place of fire and brimstone or is hell the separation from God? I heard that Billy Graham teaches that the worst thing about hell is separation from God. Is Billy wrong about hell or is his…

Matthew 8:12 (KJV), Matthew 22:13 (KJV), Matthew 25:30 (KJV), Luke 12:47 (KJV), Luke 16:24 (KJV), Revelation 20:11 (KJV), Revelation 20:12 (KJV), Revelation 20:13 (KJV), Revelation 20:14 (KJV), Revelation 20:15 (KJV)

I Will Take Nothing

I once saw a camera scheme where they put a jar of dollar bills on a counter that said, “Please take one.” And one by one, the camera would capture the reaction of people that came up to the jar. They…

Genesis 14:22 (NKJV), Genesis 14:23 (NKJV)

Dedicating Our Victories

Acceptance speeches always seem so lame, don’t they? They often don’t come off as genuine, especially when the person on stage starts thanking everybody to be nice and not leaving anyone out. After all,…

Genesis 14:20 (NKJV)

Battling for Our Family

Does your family fight a lot? I mean does your family fight a lot a lot? Whether we are involved or not, those fights can really get to us. They can set the course for how we treat and respond to our…

Genesis 14:14 (NKJV), Genesis 14:15 (NKJV), Genesis 14:16 (NKJV)

Your Valley of Asphalt

Geologists can tell you that wherever there is a mountain, there’s certainly also going to be a valley nearby. But pastors and long-time Christians can tell you the same about life. Sometimes, it seems…

Genesis 14:10 (KJV)

Join the Movement (Part 2 of 2)

You must have done something big if you have a holiday named after you. And for the people of Ireland, St. Patrick was known for accomplishing a lot for their country. But what did he actually do? Did…

Romans 8:28 (KJV), 1 Corinthians 12:4 (KJV), 1 Corinthians 12:5 (KJV), 1 Corinthians 12:6 (KJV), 1 Corinthians 12:7 (KJV), 1 Corinthians 12:8 (KJV), 1 Corinthians 12:9 (KJV), 1 Corinthians 12:10 (KJV), 1 Corinthians 12:11 (KJV), 1 Corinthians 12:31 (KJV), 1 Corinthians 13:1 (KJV), 1 Corinthians 13:2 (KJV), 1 Corinthians 13:3 (KJV), 2 Timothy 4:7 (KJV)

Giving Up to Get the Best

Over the course of the last few years, the average American has experienced a loss. Some have lost their jobs, their homes, and even their hope for a better future. It never feels good to lose something…

Genesis 13:14 (KJV), Genesis 13:15 (KJV)

Can a worldwide famine happen again?

Although the Bible does not record a worldwide famine, under logical argumentation, I do have to say that it is possible that a worldwide famine can happen in the future. However, I do not think that…

Genesis 41:33 (KJV), Genesis 41:34 (KJV), Genesis 41:35 (KJV), Genesis 41:36 (KJV), Genesis 47:25 (KJV)

The Faithless Laugh

Imagine yourself laughing at something in a room with a crowd of people when you suddenly realize that no one else is laughing but you. About all you can really do is to turn your laugh into a cough to…

Genesis 18:13 (NKJV), Genesis 18:14 (NKJV), Genesis 18:15 (NKJV)

Join the Movement (Part 1 of 2)

The United States has seen the rise and fall of many social movements. There’s the civil rights movement and the women’s suffrage movement that came before our time. And now we’re witnessing the pro-choice…

Acts 2:41 (NKJV), Acts 2:42 (NKJV), Acts 2:43 (NKJV), Acts 2:44 (NKJV), Acts 2:45 (NKJV), Acts 2:46 (NKJV), Acts 2:47 (NKJV), 1 Corinthians 12:4 (NKJV), 1 Corinthians 12:5 (NKJV), 1 Corinthians 12:6 (NKJV), 1 Corinthians 12:7 (NKJV), 1 Corinthians 12:8 (NKJV), 1 Corinthians 12:9 (NKJV), 1 Corinthians 12:10 (NKJV), 1 Corinthians 12:11 (NKJV), 1 Corinthians 12:31 (NKJV), 1 Corinthians 13:1 (NKJV), 1 Corinthians 13:2 (NKJV), 1 Corinthians 13:3 (NKJV), 2 Timothy 4:7 (NKJV)

Should only perfect babies deserve to live?

As Christians, we cannot pick and choose which of our children will be disposed of because of their farness from physical normalcy and low life expectancy. All babies should be allowed to live, but not…

Exodus 20:13 (NKJV), Psalm 139:13 (NKJV), Psalm 139:14 (NKJV), Psalm 139:15 (NKJV), Psalm 139:16 (NKJV), Romans 5:12 (NKJV), 1 John 1:9 (NKJV), 1 John 2:6 (NKJV)

Should churches pay taxes?

If a church meets the exemption requirements of a Section 501(c)(3) organization, then that church does not have to pay taxes, nor should they. However, if a church does not meet those exemption requirements,…

Exodus 20:15 (NKJV), Luke 20:25 (NKJV), Romans 13:1 (NKJV), Romans 13:7 (NKJV)

Are natural disasters judgments from God?

The answer to this question is two-fold. God can very well use natural disasters to judge a group of people, like a nation or a continent. He used a flood to judge wicked human beings during Noah’s time…

Genesis 6:13 (NKJV), Genesis 19:24 (NKJV), Job 1:8 (NKJV)

He Who Sees

Have you ever been lost and needed to ask someone for directions? I’m pretty sure that we have all had those times when we’ve found ourselves stuck at an intersection not knowing where to turn next. But…

Genesis 16:13 (NKJV)

Deal or No Deal

We all know that buying a new car isn’t as easy as it sounds. Nowadays, many buyers prefer to trade in their current vehicle simply because it’s easier than buying a new one. All you really have to do…

Genesis 16:13 (NKJV)

It’s Okay to Lose

Do you remember your first fight? I can’t remember my first fight, but I do remember that I do hate losing them. We always want to win don’t we? There’s nothing wrong with winning a fight, but it always…

Genesis 13:8 (NKJV), Genesis 13:9 (NKJV)

Promises Move

Promises can change our life. A couple’s promise to stay committed to each other can change their whole relationship. That one promise could mean more communication, more understanding, and more investment…

Genesis 12:4 (NKJV)

The Great Cover-up

Many of us wake up, beginning our day with this thought: What am I going to wear today? It’s overall a good question to ask because none of us would be willing to show up naked for work or for school.…

Genesis 9:23 (NKJV)