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Did you know that attitudes are important to God? Attitudes are usually formed through our interactions with others and our reactions to our circumstances. An attitude is a pattern of thinking formed over a long period of time. God holds each one of us responsible for our attitudes, not what ...
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August, 2015
- 25 August
What Would Life Be Like if Kids Were in Charge?
Children are awesome. They can be a handful, but they are also fun to be around. Kids will make you laugh, brighten your day and lift your mood. They reason differently than adults do–their concern is with the here and now, not with any long term effects. Hence, even though ...
Read More » - 25 August
The AFA Announces New Outreach for 20-Somethings: Engage Magazine
The American Family Association (AFA) announced last week that they have developed a new outreach “geared specifically for the Millennial generation” called Engage Magazine.[1] The online magazine is written for 20-somethings and by 20-somethings—a group who has made it their mission to present a biblical perspective on today’s culture. According ...
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Questions Atheists Tend to Ask Part 6: Why is “Thou shalt not rape” Not Part of the Ten Commandments?
Why is, “Thou shalt not rape,” one of the Ten Commandments? That is a question I’ve heard asked by atheists more than a few times. Well it is contained in the 10 Commandments, one just needs look deep enough to understand that the Ten Commandments cover every moral situation there is. In the case of rape, that ...
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7 Things You May Not Know About Introverts
Do you find that it can be a challenge to be an introvert in a culture that embraces extroverts? Have you ever been told, “Just force yourself to be more sociable?” Yet you tried this and were miserable? Is it possible for introverts to be in a relationship with someone ...
Read More » - 25 August
The Wonders Of God’s Animal Creations!
It has been a tough day with the stock market taking a plunge, traffic gnarling to a standstill in larger cities, and I figure stress has somehow played havoc with at least part of your day. With that said, I think we need a break from today’s harrowing dramas. One ...
Read More » - 25 August
Discover Hope in the New Song “My Story” by Big Daddy Weave
Just when I finally think that I have this writing thing all figured out, I am stuck. S-T-U-C-K! Stuck! I can’t say it’s never happened before, but this time it is hitting me hard. Could I be becoming too comfortable—too overconfident–thinking I can just churn out a great article at ...
Read More » - 24 August
The Faith Of A Christian Camp Tested By Fire
A fire has been burning in the mountains of central California for several weeks, having destroyed nearly 50,000 acres with less than 20 percent containment as of this date. In the center of it all lies Hume Lake Christian Camps, a conference and retreat center for all ages. It is ...
Read More » - 24 August
Is All Sin Really Equal? (Part 2)
In a culture that worships tolerance, Christians are increasingly made to feel that any stand for righteousness is “judgmental.” A common phrase is “all sin is equal” but does the Bible support this statement? In a previous post, we examined how different sins under the Law of Moses were categorized ...
Read More » - 23 August
The Stranger at the Front Door
Most times when a child is abducted, it’s by a family member—usually parents who are denied custody or visitation rights, or when they’re trying to protect a child from abuse. However, there’s still a huge percentage of children who are victims of non-family abductions. This article is addressing those children ...
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