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Overcoming the Spirit of Fear

The Bible repeatedly commands us to not be afraid. God knew that there would be much opportunity for fear and anxiety in the fallen world in which we live, so He continually reminds us not to fear. Fear is a natural human emotion, but it can also be driven by ...

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Ignatius: “Allow me to be eaten by the beasts…”

Ignatius of Antioch, called Saint Ignatius by Catholics and some other groups, lived in the 1st and second century, dying via slaughter by wild beasts in a Roman amphitheater.  He was subjected to death by the Roman emperor, for his crime of living a distinctive and influential Christian life.  Ignatius ...

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Is dating compatible with scripture?

teens, dating, sexuality, integrity, scripture teaching

When it comes to teens, dating, and sexual integrity, several acclaimed Christian books on the subjects have dominated evangelical circles. Nevertheless, the question remains whether much of the mainstream thinking in the church on romantic relationships is following the wisdom of scripture – or is it modeling patterns of the ...

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Teach Us To Ponder

Pondering

What would happen if we thoroughly ruminated about something before reaching a conclusion? Reviewed, churned over, dwelt on the pros and cons of certain decisions. Or say, shopper’s remorse, resulting from impulsive behavior. Like having items we don’t want, can’t use, doesn’t fit, don’t need to sleep with, don’t need ...

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