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5 Benefits of Living a Holy Life
Does your church talk much about living a holy life? It doesn’t seem to be a very popular topic – even in Christian circles. And yet hypocrisy is the number one reason people give for not wanting to have anything to do with Christianity. Or Christians. When we claim...
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3 Reasons We Can Trust the Bible
Do you trust the Bible as the authority for your life? If so, you’re in the minority. According to a survey by the Pew Research Forum, only 31% of Americans believe that the Bible is the Word of God and should be taken literally. That means 69% of Americans don’t...
7 Characteristics of Effective Bible Study Leaders
The success of any Bible study or small group program depends heavily on the Bible study leader. If you lead a group - no matter the size or venue - your leadership will influence others. Leaders can't control everything, but there are some things we can do to...
Don’t Ask “What Does this Bible Passage Mean to You?”
"What does this Bible passage mean to you?" This is an often asked question in many Bible study groups. Unfortunately, it's a dangerous question. It can easily take us far away from God's truth. Why Shouldn't We Ask "What does this passage mean to you?" The question...
Jesus Can Calm the Storms in Your Life
This post is an excerpt from Kathy's newest devotional book "Deep Rooted: Growing through the Gospel of Mark." This book would make a great gift for any of the mothers in your life this Mother's Day. The forces of nature regularly demonstrate their power in our world....
God WILL Give You More than You Can Handle
You've probably heard - or maybe you've even said - "God will never give you more than you can handle." Sounds really good but there's just one problem. The Bible doesn't teach that. Many people point to 1 Corinthians 10:13 to back up this "Christian teaching." But is...
5 “Probing” Questions to Help You Meditate on Scripture
(This post includes a free printable to use as a tool to meditate on Scripture.) If we want God’s Word to do its best and most comprehensive work in us, we must meditate on Scripture. Like tough meat requires low, slow heat to tenderize it, we stubborn humans need to...
The Cross is Not Enough… 5 Reasons we Need the Resurrection
Without the resurrection we have no hope for eternity. Jesus’ death on the cross is not sufficient to provide the abundant and eternal life God has promised us. The apostle Paul firmly believed the cross was not enough. Read what he wrote to the Corinthian Christians:...
8 Characteristics of Godly Wisdom
Godly wisdom fuels godly decisions. Lack of wisdom produces decisions that may result in trying or even devastating circumstances. We experienced some huge challenges over the last 12 months - many beyond our control. But as we look around our world and our country...
9 Tips to Help You Stay Focused during Your Quiet Time
“What are your top two challenges when it comes to prayer, Bible reading, and study?” That’s the first question I asked on Facebook last week. Distractions and trouble focusing overwhelming topped the list. So, I asked a second question. “What do you do to stay...
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