Month: January 2018
How Christians Can Read Secular Nonfiction for the Glory of God
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Should Christians read secular nonfiction? Can the church learn anything from unbelievers? Or should Christians only seek to learn from experts in secular fields who are also Christians?
While the world certainly does not believe in the truths found in Scripture, this does not mean secular information always contradicts biblical wisdom. Continue reading How Christians Can Read Secular Nonfiction for the Glory of God
Does God Give You More Than You Can Handle?
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Does God give you more than you can handle? Some people say, “Nonsense, of course God gives you more than you can handle!” Others calmly point back to Bible verses like 1 Corinthians 10:13 and say, “No, God won’t give you more than you can handle.”
So which is it? Does God only give us what we can handle or does he give us more? And what does the Bible say about all this? Continue reading Does God Give You More Than You Can Handle?
Sexual Sin: 4 Tips from Proverbs 5 to Fight Lust
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Sexual sin will keep you longer than you wanted to stay and take you to darker places than you ever wanted to go. Sexual sin is highly addictive, very common, and wildly destructive.
It should be no surprise that the Bible continually warns Christians about the dangers of sexual sin. Perhaps one of the best places to learn how to fight sexual sin is Proverbs 5. Continue reading Sexual Sin: 4 Tips from Proverbs 5 to Fight Lust
The Spiritual Benefits of Natural Beauty
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Why do humans love art depicting natural beauty when we can go experience that beauty in the real world firsthand? What value is there in these secondhand experiences captured on a canvas? Continue reading The Spiritual Benefits of Natural Beauty
What Does the Bible Say About Dating?
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What does the Bible say about dating? As a Christian single, this is an important question to ask. However, as we will see in this article, questions regarding what the Bible says about dating are not as straight forward as you might think. Continue reading What Does the Bible Say About Dating?
What Does Matthew 18:15-20 Actually Mean?
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Whenever there is an offense between Christians or a Christian leader is being disciplined, Matthew 18:15-20 is usually mentioned a lot. This is good, but it can also be misleading when this passage of Scripture is misapplied. Continue reading What Does Matthew 18:15-20 Actually Mean?
Christian Dating and the DTR Talk
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A DTR talk stands for a “define the relationship” talk. To have healthy relationships between Christians of the opposite sex, a DTR talk can be very helpful. Continue reading Christian Dating and the DTR Talk
What Does the Bible Say About “Love at First Sight”?
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What does the Bible say about love at first sight? Is love at first sight real? Or is love at first sight a concept that Christians should avoid? Continue reading What Does the Bible Say About “Love at First Sight”?
Redeemed Like David: How to Overcome Sexual Temptation (Paperback)
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Official Book Description: Do you desire to overcome all forms of sexual temptation? Do you value the power of God’s Word? Redeemed Like David offers a Christ-centered blueprint for overcoming all forms of sexual sin. Continue reading Redeemed Like David: How to Overcome Sexual Temptation (Paperback)