Those who argue that all good people go to heaven then make the case that a loving God would not turn away good and sincere individuals. Instead, they reason, it’s obvious that He would allow them into heaven.
Faith
Having intimacy with God means realizing that abundant life will never be found in another person.
The area in our lives where courage is most needed is love. To love deeply is to open yourself to inevitable suffering, usually through rejection or loss.
Do you wonder how you can handle questions about your singleness during the holidays?
Teach your children about God in a way that captures their attention and changes their lives.
Helpful tips for finding a church
The city council of a Midwestern town announced the date for the long-awaited and controversial meeting. The council would consider the constitutionality of beginning its sessions with prayer. When that night arrived, the chamber was packed with politically-active Christians. After the loud and spirited debate, the council moved on to other issues: parks, schools, street …
Perhaps you’ve seen the survey conducted by the Barna Research Groups, which determined that only four percent of Americans have a biblical worldview. Even more alarming, only nine percent of born-again believers in America have a Christian worldview. Probably you’ve see the devastating results of a secular worldview: broken families, wasted lives and ineffective Christians. …
The wonder of God’s plan is that He has reached out to us in love, offering everyone an opportunity to personally respond through Christ. He offers His unmerited favor, or grace, if we will only accept it.
In his book, Driven by Eternity, John Bevere writes “. . . they live with purpose and know their eternal destiny is being written by how they live on the earth. This will provide them a grand entrance into the Kingdom of God, rather than them slipping in with all they’ve done burned up and …
Will you take the challenge to stop grumbling for a year? Tricia Goyer’s family did.
The what, why and wondering approach to evangelism
Seasonal devotions based on a frontier painting by Morgan Weistling
Changing lives one novel at a time
Simple, practical and fun ways to start—or start again—family devotions that the entire family will connect with.
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Little moments in your child’s routine make for great times of worship to God.
Don’t get tangled up in the notion that depression is a sin.
Who is God? Who am I? Why am I here? Where am I going? What am I to believe about myself and the world around me? Since the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic, more Americans are asking these questions. Research shows that 57% of Americans are asking “How can I find more meaning and purpose in my …
Praying as a family can be much more than a bedtime ritual.
