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7 Essential Qualities to Look for in a Godly Man
If we search through examples of God’s love in the Bible, we can piece together a reflection of him. Here are 7 qualities in a godly man worth seeking.
What Does Healthy Church Discipline Look Like?
Church discipline is a hard “pill" for all of us to take and even harder for church leaders because of the great responsibility that comes with their authority. So, what does the Bible say about healthy or correct church discipline?
Is Maxxing Culture Helping Gen Z or Making Them More Anxious
Gen Z maxxing culture turns everything from sleep and fitness to productivity and friendships into a project for optimization. While healthy growth and stewardship are good, this trend also reveals a deeper search for control, security,...
How the Parable of the Banquet Teaches Us the Dangers of Making Excuses to Put off Salvation
The host in the parable of The Great Banquet switches to Plan B and then Plan C after his first set of guests give excuses not to come to the party.
The Seduction of Satisfaction - Encouragement for Today - January 26, 2017
Making Abortion Unthinkable and Illegal: Lots of Work to Do
Last week, Phil Bryant, the governor of Mississippi, signed a bill that “bans abortions after a doctor can detect a fetal heartbeat during an ultrasound, unless the mother’s health is at extreme risk.”
The Making of You - Encouragement for Today - April 7, 2021
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Why You Need to Beware of Spiritual Gifts Tests
Spiritual gifts are evidence of God’s grace working through our lives to benefit others. Our gifts are not for us.
The Challenge of Part-time Parenting During the Holidays
The Cross & the Pen: The Heart of a Mother
"It is my prayer that through the stories presented, many will come to understand how deep God's love for them is," says Wayne Holmes of his new book, The Heart of a Mother: True Stories of Inspiration and Encouragement.
Christopher Hitchens Finds Surprising Support from Jesus of Nazareth
Christopher Hitchens is an erudite and witty writer. I am usually challenged by his insights and I suspect that his brain is much larger than mine. So it is with a bit of reticence that I address his new book, "God is Not Great: How Religion...
3 Inspiring Lessons from the Life of King Jehoshaphat
King Jehoshaphat reigned for 25 years. He attempts to make peace with the northern kingdom of Israel but ends up getting tangled in some bad friendships along the way.
The Consequences of Traditions Becoming More Important Than People
Our Christmas traditions do not need to come from someplace of profound spiritual meaning in order to be meaningful to you and your family. Rather, it’s the sense of joy, unity, and remembrance they inspire that is most important. They have...
4 Ways to Make the Most of Our Time
There are so many things we can give our time to, many of them good, so how do we live our lives wisely, making the most use of our time while surrendering to God's will?
How Should Christians Respond to the Normalization of Sin?
If we will pray for boldness to stand courageously and compassionately for biblical morality, our Lord will always answer our prayers (cf. Acts 4:29-31). If we will ask the Spirit to help us use our influence to lead others to truth and...
The Continuing Triumph of Faith: The World is Becoming More Religious
Ever hear the old saw that religious people are on the wrong side of history? It isn’t true. Turns out, we’re on the right side of the future as well. Stay tuned to BreakPoint.