March/April 2019
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Does God Hate Me?
Despair and hopelessness can lead us to wonder, Why doesn’t God love me? Why does He hate me? What does the Bible say to those who ask such questions? What does God really hate? What does He want us to know about His deep, eternal love? Listen
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Will NATO Survive?
After seven decades, the trans-Atlantic alliance faces unprecedented challenges and a historic swing of opinion in Europe. Is NATO doomed to be discarded, made irrelevant or even replaced? Where will this lead? Listen
Columns
Slavery and True Freedom
The haunting Elmina slave castle reminds me of the terrible atrocity of slavery. It also sparks sobering thoughts about spiritual slavery—and real freedom! Listen
Christianity in Progress: Wrestling With Anxiety
No Christian is immune to the pulls of anxiety, but no Christian needs to be held captive by those pulls either. In this installment, we’ll explore ways God’s people can fight back. Listen
Did Jesus Reaffirm All 10 Commandments?
Does a Christian have to keep all of the 10 Commandments? Some believe the answer is no—that if Jesus didn’t reinforce a commandment, it’s no longer binding. Is this true? Listen
By the Way: A Better Motivation
The corrupt policeman strode toward our vehicle with a confident smile. I prepared myself for the inevitable confrontation. Listen
Departments
God Searching for God
“God, where are you?” he typed into the search engine. Millions of others have wondered the same thing. Why does God seem hard to find? What do we need to do to find Him? Listen
Life The Death of the King
Easter, a celebration not taught in the Bible, has become one of the world’s most important holidays, but the observance Jesus commanded is widely ignored. Passover is a reminder of the death of our Savior and King. Listen
Life The Resurrection and the Life
What did Jesus mean when He said, “I am the resurrection and the life”? Jesus’ teaching and events following this statement reveal much about the resurrection of the dead. Listen
Change After Sin: Lessons From Judas and Peter
Everyone sins, but what we do afterward is vitally important. Consider what these first-century men continue to teach us today about sin and repentance. Listen
Relationships Six Biblical Personal Finance Principles
Money affects every aspect of our lives, and God’s financial principles can help us gain control and find peace of mind. Listen
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