2013 May

21 Inspirational Christian Quotes For Difficult Times

As we walk through life we are sometimes faced with difficult times. Not even the Christian is immune to trials and tribulations. The Bible says “A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver.” (Proverbs 25:11). It is my prayer that you can find some encouraging and inspirational words in these […]

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12 Qualities of a Christian Mother

by Crystal McDowell

Question: what makes a Christian mother distinctive from other mothers? Answer: salt. Jesus said, “You are the salt of the earth” (Matt 5:13). A Christian mother isn’t necessarily better than other mothers; but rather she has special seasoning due to the presence of the Holy Spirit. The believing mother has a wealth of resources available […]

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What Is Really Important: The Message of Ecclesiastes

by Robert Driskell

There is a book of the Bible that is often overlooked. The name of the book is Ecclesiastes and it is found in the Old Testament after the book of Proverbs and before Song of Solomon. Ecclesiastes’ authorship is usually attributed to Solomon based on the first verse of the book which reads, “The words […]

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Why Does Life Seem Unfair? A Christian Study

by Jack Wellman

Why does life seem so unfair? Good people have bad things happen to them and sometimes bad people have good things happen to them? Why are things so unfair, even for Christians? Life is Not Fair I don’t know how many times I have heard people say, “That’s not fair!” I have heard this from […]

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Bible Verses About Determination: 22 Great Quotes From Scripture

by Daryl Evans

All Christians will have times of doubt and fear and even worry. We can see this throughout the pages of Scriptures in many of our biblical heroes. Satan will often use these things we think on to weaken our faith. I think of some of the stories of Abraham or even King David and we […]

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10 Obscure Bible Stories and Characters

by David Peach

There are some Bible story characters who only have one or two verses devoted to them, yet those few words speak volumes. Others are stories that go on for a few chapters but seem to never be taught in many churches. There are certainly many obscure Bible stories and characters than I list here, but […]

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22 Encouraging Adrian Rogers Quotes

by Pamela Rose Williams

Adrian Pierce Rogers was a high school football great when he asked Jesus to use him as His instrument. Ordained to preach the Gospel at the young age of 19 while in college, Dr. Rogers went on to be the Senior Pastor of one of the world’s largest churches, Bellevue Baptist Church in Memphis, Tennessee. […]

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He’s Not Done with Me Yet: A Personal Testimony

by Crystal McDowell

My earliest memory is being in the nursery at church. I went to Sunday school for my entire childhood and I owe my scriptural knowledge to every diligent Sunday school teacher. At six years old, I went down the aisle to ask Jesus into my heart as I was taught that Jesus was good and […]

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How to Face Trials: A Bible Study From James 1

by Robert Driskell

The New Testament is clear about the fact that Christians will endure persecution and suffering (i.e. Romans 5:3, 8:17, 35; 2 Corinthians 1:5-7; Philippians 1:29; 2 Timothy 1:8, 2:3), tribulation (i.e. Matthew 24:9; John 16:33; Acts 14:22; Romans 12:12). Some of the believer’s hardships will result from living in a fallen world, some will come […]

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Can Satan Read Our Minds and Thoughts?

by Jack Wellman

Is it possible that Satan can read our minds? Can he hear our prayers? What does Satan know when we pray or think? What does the Bible say about this? The Omniscient Jesus Jesus can not only read our thoughts, He knows the intent of our hearts. This is an attribute of God. Look at […]

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