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"Search me, O God, and know my heart; Try me and know my anxieties; And see if there is any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting." Psalm 139:23-24 (NKJV)

Presidential scandals and political controversies have put the issue of personal character on the nation's front burner. Unfortunately, the public has no shared concept of what character really is. Does character really matter anymore?

Presidential scandals and political controversies have put the issue of personal character on the nation's front burner. Unfortunately, the public has no shared concept of what character really is. Does character really matter anymore?

“Is there any one characteristic of successful marriages that helps them last for the duration?” Few things are more important for a successful marriage than the spiritual maturity of each spouse.

We as preachers must take heed, watch out, and be careful … lest we fall! Clerical failure in areas of morality has become almost epidemic. Throughout the constant bombardment of sexual temptations, we must be aggressive in our fight to maintain...

For centuries, conventional wisdom held that belief in God, even if based on myth, is an essential foundation to a healthy society. Even among Darwinists, the benefits of religion to evolutionary progress have been acknowledged, if begrudgingly. ...

Water baptism is certainly important and required of every believer. However, the New Testament does not teach that baptism is necessary for salvation. In fact, Paul never made water baptism any part of his gospel presentations.

 It is only God that makes us good through the application of Christ’s righteousness. Only in the gospel are we able to “go and sin no more.”

Are our words building up our children? Are they providing the grace that they need and soothing their hearts, rather than accusing them? Careless, hurtful, accusatory, and angry words don’t give grace - just guilt and condemnation.

Before we were born, the Lord called us to do a great work! Unfortunately, we all face trials, difficulties, and insecurities that keep us from living out our potential. What is stopping you?

While Mark likely never traveled with Jesus, the Bible makes it clear that he was familiar with him. Jesus likely visited his home while in Jerusalem. And it is certain that the early church used his home as a meeting place. In addition to his...

God blesses children with different talents and passions. Here are 6 ways to help your kids develop these strengths so they can enjoy life and serve others. 

Failure is often succeeding at the wrong things.

We often focus on the underdog-to-hero narrative and victory over life’s problems, forgetting that this was a historical event with a real shepherd named David and a giant warrior named Goliath. Even more, we miss what the Bible intends to show us...

This is why helicopter parenting is so popular. It creates a façade of perfection. If we relinquish control, it means we must fully surrender to the sovereignty of God. It requires us to surrender our children to His will.

There is a "spirit of the age" in this world that wants us to get this important work wrong.