Faith—the Simplicity of Trust
“In God we trust” is emblazoned in green ink on our American currency. This phrase became our national motto in 1956. After 9–11, it became […]
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The Great and Gracious Goodness of Good Friday
The Lord is far more concerned with our salvation than we are. I believe the gospel accounts of the Lord’s crucifixion clearly show this. As
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Be It Resolved That …
What’s the Difference Between Resolutions and Resolve? Interest in physical fitness surges a few times throughout the year. The holiday season when we all tend
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Unexpected People
[This article replaces tomorrow’s] An Unexpected Advent Story God promised the nation of Israel—His Chosen people—a magnificent gift. For thousands of years, Israel waited for
A Better Story
“A thousand channels, and nothing to watch.” Like many people, I subscribe to several streaming services. The other night I scanned them all, looking for
The World is Not AI
I was so excited when I heard the Amazon Prime truck coming down the driveway. I had ordered the brand new, Fast-Learning, Rubberized-Plastic Model #233
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Wrath is Right – Part 3
[Part 3 of a 3-part series] People who balk at God’s wrath don’t grasp the intensity of His actual love for real people. Frankly, their
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What Comes First?
What comes first – forgiving someone or loving someone? Can you love someone only after you’ve forgiven them, or is love the necessary precondition for
Reconciling Human Effort with God’s Grace
Since my early days as a young believer, I’ve understood the biblical doctrine of grace. Well, I understood it at a basic level. The importance
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A Flawed and Failed Attempt
The people of Israel were ruled by judges — rescuers sent by God — for about 340 years. The nation was in a time of
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