What Can We Learn From Jesus’ Final Prayers?
As the crucifixion closed in, Jesus offered three distinct prayers to his Father that give us insight into what led to his achieving unequivical victory.
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What Does a Marriage Need to Be Strong?
What should we be saying, doing or thinking to be continually building a relationship that can not only last but will grow in meaningful ways over a lifetime?
Can You Ever Get Too Comfortable?
New Year's resolutions are usually toast by mid-February. There are lots of reasons for this, but one might be we can't get out of our comfort zone. What do we do then?
How Do You Show Your Joy to the World?
What can Jesus' birth and our celebration of Christmas teach us about living joyfully?
How Can We Be Truly Thankful?
Being thankful is a requirement for Christians, in spite of society often prodding us to be ungrateful most of the time. How do we stay in a thankful mode?
Can Zombies Possibly Be Real?
Zombies are said to be the undead, terrorizing with their hideous appetite and contagiousness. Are they real? Does the "undead" fit with biblical teaching?
Do We Really Have Freedom of Choice?
Freedom of choice is very important to citizens of the United States. If God knows the end from the beginning as well as all our thoughts, do we still have real freedom of choice? Is there a difference between "freedom" and "license" to do something?
Condemned to Death, How Did Jesus Love His Enemies?
Loving our enemies is probably one of the most difficult concepts that Jesus gave to his followers, however he is probably one of the GREATEST examples of truly living what he spoke. How did he show his love for those who cursed him and eventually killed him?
Are There Biblical Secrets to a Good Marriage?
If you believe in the Bible then you believe there are two institutions that have existed as long as humanity has been on this earth. First, there was the institution of obedience and honor to the Almighty Creator. God created and blessed Adam, and he in turn owed his allegiance to God. The second institution was that of marriage. Upon the creation of Eve it was declared that Adam would be committed and faithful to his wife, Eve. Loyalty to God and Marriage - two God-declared necessities that began the human journey. As we look around at our present conditions two new things become ominously apparent. First, we have all but lost our godly loyalty, and second, we are rapidly losing our marital bearings. For many, marriage still remains a vital piece of the human puzzle, so how do we keep its vitality relevant? What do we do? How do we act? What do we avoid? Our best course of action to find answers is to go back to the book where it all started…
What Would You Want Your Grandchildren to Know?
What kind of legacy are you leaving your children, and if you don't have children, what kind of example are you leaving your friends and family? Can you do better? Have you ever thought about what it takes to make a beautiful character that will be remembered for the ages?