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Devotion: The world’s leading philanthropist is our friend

Devotion: The world’s leading philanthropist is our friend

  • Post author:Daniel Habben
  • Post published:2020/12/28
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“At one time we too were foolish, disobedient, deceived and enslaved by all kinds of passions. . . . But when the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, he…

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Confessions of faith: Cheryle and Dana McArdle

Confessions of faith: Cheryle and Dana McArdle

  • Post author:Amanda Klemp
  • Post published:2020/12/28
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Man’s best friend leads to a new friend, a new church, and a renewed faith in Christ. On a routine visit to the dog park with her German shepherd, Cheryle…

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A thought: The Bible still matters

A thought: The Bible still matters

  • Post author:John Braun
  • Post published:2020/12/28
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The Bible is God’s revelation. It’s not speculation. God’s revelation focuses on one person—Jesus Christ. Many have asked why an itinerant preacher two thousand years ago is important to us…

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Bible study: Giving God glory

Bible study: Giving God glory

  • Post author:David Scharf
  • Post published:2020/12/28
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1 Corinthians 10:31 says, “Whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.” God has given each of us “vocations” (literally, “callings”).…

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Q&A: Am I being judgmental if I point out someone’s sin?

Q&A: Am I being judgmental if I point out someone’s sin?

  • Post author:David Scharf
  • Post published:2020/11/30
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I have a friend who is caught in a sin. I care about her, so I try to talk to her about it, but she just says, “The Bible says…

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Confessions of faith: Brandee and Jim Cranfield

Confessions of faith: Brandee and Jim Cranfield

  • Post author:Jasper Sellnow
  • Post published:2020/11/29
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Lives battling anger and addiction are met by God’s grace. “She’s always taking on another project,” Jim says with a smile. Brandee and Jim Cranfield had spent the morning moving…

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Bible study: Judge for yourself

Bible study: Judge for yourself

  • Post author:David Scharf
  • Post published:2020/11/29
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Judge seems to be a dirty word in our culture. However, the word judge simply means to “form an opinion or conclusion about” something. The Bible says, “Speaking the truth…

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Please explain: Is heaven going to be boring?

Please explain: Is heaven going to be boring?

  • Post author:Justin C. Cloute
  • Post published:2020/11/29
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The words of the young woman in confirmation class kind of hit me by surprise: “Heaven just seems like it is going to be so boring!” I have to admit: I…

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A thought: Happy birthday, Brother!

A thought: Happy birthday, Brother!

  • Post author:John Braun
  • Post published:2020/11/29
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Birthday parties for family members are most often special events—the candles, the cake, the presents, and then the pictures. Years later we trot out the pictures to remember the young…

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Bible study: A loving God saved people from hell

Bible study: A loving God saved people from hell

  • Post author:David Scharf
  • Post published:2020/06/29
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Universalism says that the biblical teaching of eternal damnation is incompatible with the concept of a loving God. Universalists believe that God will eventually destroy all sin and save all…

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