Christian Living

The Battle for Peace

by Jeremy Lallier
May 27, 2013 • 6 minute read

Peace in our world may be as elusive as it is misunderstood. How does the Bible define true peace—and what must we do to obtain it in our own lives? “Peace.” In the New...

Millennials: Are Their Priorities Straight?

by Erik Jones
May 20, 2013 • 4 minute read

Millennials’ priorities in life are encouraging when compared to previous generations. But what is missing, and what are your priorities in life?

Overcoming Sin Is Like Learning to Ride a Bike

by Stephan M. Koenig
May 9, 2013 • 5 minute read

My daughter’s experience learning to ride a bike reminds me of the process of overcoming our faults. Her tenacity, perseverance and zeal can inspire us all! One of the toughest things...

Life Without a Filter

by Jeremy Lallier
April 29, 2013 • 6 minute read

My wife convinced me of the importance of a water filter, and my experience helped me to think about the vital need for a spiritual filter as well. Recently, our water filter converted...

Enemy of Faith: Human Reasoning

by Ted Japhet
April 10, 2013 • 5 minute read

Faith sees beyond the physical senses and reasons beyond the human sphere. The limited realm of human reasoning can be damaging to our faith. A fourth enemy of faith we need to be aware of...

Doubt sank Peter when he focused on the waves.

Enemy of Faith: Doubt

by Ted Japhet
April 4, 2013 • 4 minute read

Doubt sank Peter, and it can punch holes in our faith as well. But the Scriptures make clear there is no doubt God will fulfill His promises. A third enemy of faith that we are warned about...

Enemy of Faith: Fear

by Ted Japhet
March 28, 2013 • 3 minute read

We must know our enemies in order to defend ourselves against them. The Bible warns about a fear that can cripple our faith and thwart our Christian growth. Why are you fearful? “Now...

Enemy of Faith: Worry

by Ted Japhet
March 21, 2013 • 5 minute read

Living faith is essential to a growing relationship with God. But the Bible lists dangerous enemies that attack our faith—such as worry. The apostle Peter wrote of seven godly...

Being Lights in Cyberspace

by Kevin Scarbrough
March 4, 2013 • 4 minute read

“Whether on Facebook, Twitter, message boards or websites, we say things to each other that we would never say face to face. Shouldn’t we know better by now?” “Why...

The book of Job tells the story of how his three friends had the best of intentions, but had the worst of results.

Best of Intentions, Worst of Results

by Joshua Travers
February 21, 2013 • 4 minute read

You know without a doubt that you’re right. You are sure that you know what your friends should do. Yet is insisting you are right always the best move? There are times when you know...

Overcoming Dangerous Emotions: The First Month

by Eddie Foster
February 14, 2013 • 5 minute read

Even with the previous posts, we still may fail at controlling our emotions. How can we be successful in overcoming our out-of-control emotions?

Complaining Against God

by Erica Golden
February 11, 2013 • 5 minute read

Putting ourselves in the sandals of slaves freed from Egypt can give insights into faith, fear and the tyranny of doubt. What would we have done? Imagine you are in the desert, trudging...

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