2013 August — Page 2

6 Christian Funeral Prayers and Scriptures

Losing a loved one brings many emotions out of us all. Sometimes it also leaves many unanswered questions. Death is never an easy experience to witness and to grieve through. We all have had trials through watching loved ones die. I had 3 dear friends killed by a drunk driver 5 years ago. The 2 […]

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What Was Apostle Paul’s Thorn in the Flesh? A Bible Study

by Jack Wellman

Paul had a “thorn in the flesh.” What was this thorn in the flesh? Does the Bible say? Does Paul say? A Thorn in the Flesh I think it is not ironic that Paul called his physical or mental trial a “thorn” because thorns are indicative of the fall of man. After Adam and Eve […]

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10 Christian Marriage Rules for Handling Conflict

by Crystal McDowell

If a husband loves his wife as Christ loves the church and a wife submits to her husband out of reverence to Christ…why do we need marriage rules for handling conflict? Perhaps because we still battle our sinful nature, the pull of the world, and temptations from Satan even in Christian marriages. We can love […]

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Is Following Astrology Sin? Does The Bible Condemn Horoscopes?

by Jack Wellman

What does the Bible say about a Christian following astrology? Are horoscopes allowed for the believer? How does God feel about anyone following astrology or horoscopes? Ancient Astrological Practices Following astrology is not new. This practice has been around for thousands of years. It has been dated from the 3rd millennium BC and its origins […]

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What Do Agnostics Believe? What Do They Say About Jesus?

by Robert Driskell

The word ‘agnosticism’ comes from the Greek language. It is a combination of the Greek word for knowledge (gnosis) with the prefix ‘a’ which stands for ‘without’ or ‘no’. Thus, the Greek word ‘agnosis’ means either ‘without’, or ‘no’, knowledge. Webster’s online dictionary defines an agnostic as, “a person who holds the view that any […]

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6 Prayers For Wisdom and Discernment

by Derek Hill

How is your life lately? Are you going through serious trials and tribulations? Are you in a time of peace and genuine happiness? Are you confused because you are at a fork in the road? Whatever your situation may be, seeking God’s wisdom for your life is essential. Here are 6 prayers you can pray […]

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How Many Times Will God Forgive Me? A Bible Study

by Crystal McDowell

If there was a certain number of times God would forgive us…what would it be? One thousand? Many of us would reach that limit before the end of the week. What about 1.1 million times…would that last a lifetime? Peter asked Jesus a similar question about the number of times we should forgive others. He […]

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Church Discipline – How the Church Should Discipline Members

by Jack Wellman

How is the church supposed to discipline church members? What is the biblical way to discipline blatantly sinning church members? Is it biblical to disfellowship church members? God’s Fatherly Discipline How can disfellowshipping a church member actually be a sign of love? First consider that God disciplines His own children because He loves them. Here […]

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10 Short Daily Prayers For Christians

by Derek Hill

Prayer is something that should be a part of our lives daily throughout the day. We should pray when we wake up, go to sleep, and many times in between. Even if you and I don’t have a lot of time to pray, God still wants to hear us. Here are 10 short daily prayers […]

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Struggling With the Same Sin: How Do I Break Free?

by Crystal McDowell

Struggling with the same sin is like the feeling of drowning. You splash around frantically trying to find your footing, but you still sink under the water. Believers who struggle with the same sin over and over feel like failures. You know the truth of God’s word, but can’t overcome the sin long enough to […]

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