2013 April — Page 2

Why Does God Test Us? Why Can’t We Test Him? A Bible Study

Does God test us and if so, why? What is God’s purpose for testing His children? Why can’t we test Him? God Tests His Children The Bible is full of stories about those who had no other choice but to trust in God. Our trust is like faith and our faith is only as strong […]

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What Is The Church Age?

by Robert Driskell

The phrase ‘church age’ usually pertains to a period of time in the history of God’s people. Some students of the Bible see history as being divided up into different ‘ages’ or ‘dispensations’. A dispensation is defined by Webster as, “a general state or ordering of things” (1). The ‘church age’ is seen as a […]

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10 Idols of Your Heart to Remove

by David Peach

It is wonderful that as Christians we can have a personal relationship with our Lord. We don’t need a mediator. Nor is He represented by idols. However, sometimes we set up idols in our heart that get in the way of our relationship with Him. A group of Israelite elders came to Ezekiel in Ezekiel […]

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Why Should I Trust God? I Feel Like Giving Up

by Jack Wellman

Even Christians can feel like giving up. When times seem at their very worst, why should we trust in God? How can we trust in Him more when we come to the end of our rope? How can we trust a God we can not see? What is Trust? Trust is what makes a young […]

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A Mother’s Love: Christian Tips for Mothering a Strong-Willed Child

by Crystal McDowell

It’s a scary thing to hear your child that you carried for nine months say these words: “I hate you!” After all those sleepless nights with a crying baby, worrisome days with a sick child, and tedious conflicts with a lost teenager—it comes down to their disrespectful and strong-willed tendencies towards rebellion. There are many […]

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What Does The Bible Say About Cursing? A Christian Study

by Derek Hill

Cursing is a topic found throughout all of the Bible. It deals with 2 different issues: actual swearing and actual curses. It is common today to hear curse words and think nothing of it. We have become so desensitized to swearing that some parents hear their 7 year old do it and they don’t even […]

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Love Is Not Self-Seeking: Meaning and Life Application

by Robert Driskell

Most Christians are familiar with what is often referred to as the “Love Chapter” of First Corinthians 13: 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 “Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not […]

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The Bread of Life: He’s My Savior

by Pamela Rose Williams

I was 30 years old before I was introduced to the most important person in my life. Growing up I heard a lot about Him, but I never knew why He had to die on the cross. I did not know that it was such a personal thing. Since I met my Savior, I have […]

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Elijah in the Bible: Story and Lesson

by David Peach

The exciting story of the life of Elijah is covered in several chapters in 1st and 2nd Kings. Elijah is often remembered for his bold dealings with rulers and false prophets. He is also known for the fact that he often dealt with problems much like the rest of us. At times he failed to […]

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A Bible Study on Gossip: Tips to Stop it

by Jack Wellman

Gossip is one of the most destructive of all human sins. What does God think about it? What biblical principles can we apply to stop gossip in its tracks? A Definition of Gossip Let’s first take a look at a secular definition from the dictionary about what gossip is. The definition of gossip includes: Rumor or […]

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