Joel Ryan
Contributing Writer
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5 Ways to Bless the Grandparents in Your Life
Grandparents are some of the most beloved and respected people in our lives. Sometimes, even more than our parents, our grandparents are the ones we turn to for wisdom and look to for comfort and...Thursday, April 11, 2024
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5 Ways for Parents to Stay Vigilant in Vetting Kids’ Shows
It’s difficult to deny the influence that television has in the lives of children around the world, many of whom will spend hours every day in front of a screen. And what exactly are they seeing,...Thursday, April 4, 2024
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5 Ways We All Can Support Young Pastors
In the New Testament, the apostle Paul outlined the requirements for elders, overseers, and pastors in the church (Titus 1:5-9; 1 Timothy 3:1-7). These terms, used interchangeably in the Bible,...Thursday, March 21, 2024
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7 Essential Lessons from Peter on Grace and Forgiveness
For over two thousand years, many have recognized Simon Peter as the brash and outspoken apostle of Jesus Christ. As a former fisherman, Peter was called by Jesus to become a fisher of man. In...Monday, March 18, 2024
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5 Powerful Lessons from Judas’ Failure and Peter’s Redemption
When Jesus Christ was nailed to the cross, the Bible tells us that He was crucified next to two thieves. These men, guilty of the crimes they had committed, had earned their place on the hill....Friday, March 15, 2024
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5 Signs Sports Is Becoming an Idol in Your Family
Few activities or pastimes play as big a role in our society as sports. Just consider the cultural impact of such events as the Olympics, World Cup of Soccer, or NFL Super Bowl. Those are the big...Wednesday, February 14, 2024
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What Is God’s Purpose for Marriage?
Like many married men, I can remember my wedding day like it was yesterday.I can tell you what it felt like to see my then bride-to-be walking down the aisle in her wedding dress. I can tell you...Thursday, February 8, 2024
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Who Was Noah's Father According to the Bible?
many have studied Noah and know a thing or two about his three sons, Shem, Ham, and Japheth, but what about Noah’s father, Lamech?Wednesday, February 7, 2024
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What Does the Bible Tell Us about Rephaim?
Were the Rephaim really giants?Friday, December 15, 2023
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What it Does – and Doesn’t – Mean That the Husband Is the Spiritual Leader of the Home
No one bears more responsibility for the spiritual trajectory of his household than the spiritual leader of the home, the husband. Husbands must lead by example, leading their wives and children in...Tuesday, November 28, 2023
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5 Life-Changing Gratitude Lessons from the Apostle Paul
The early church apostles devoted their lives to spreading the gospel, discipling fellow believers, and encouraging the church. Few Christians in the early church were as committed to the church's...Tuesday, October 31, 2023
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Why Exactly Were Tax Collectors so Hated?
For Jews living in Jerusalem and the surrounding regions during the first century, paying taxes to the Roman Empire was understandably a source of great consternation and displeasure. Those...Wednesday, October 18, 2023
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Who was Baal in the Bible? Meaning and History
In the Bible, Baal is not a single individual but rather a complex figure with various connotations. Baal is primarily associated with a group of ancient Semitic deities worshipped in the region,...Wednesday, October 11, 2023
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5 Encouraging Reminders for Dads with Newborns
There are many questions that come with being a new dad. When your child is born, people will often ask how the baby is doing, how the mom is feeling, if you need anything, and things of that...Tuesday, August 15, 2023
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Why Do We Need to Be Crucified with Christ?
To be crucified with Christ doesn't sound fun, but is there more context to what Paul is saying in Galatians?Monday, February 27, 2023
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What Is the History of Halloween?
It’s important that Christians understand the traditions they participate in, know what the Bible has to say, and approach every holiday and cultural practice with prayer and discernment. Knowing a...Monday, October 24, 2022
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Why Is 40 Days and 40 Nights Special in the Bible?
Why does Moses spend 40 days and nights on the mountain with God? Why does Jesus spend 40 days and nights in the desert? The answer has to do with something specific God was doing, something that...Monday, July 11, 2022
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4 Lessons We Can Learn from Joel in the Bible
Joel is one of several divinely appointed prophets called by God to warn the people of Judah of God’s coming judgment and subsequent restoration for those who repent. Though not much is known about...Friday, April 22, 2022