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When Life Shrinks to the Size of Our Problems

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Nature Can Teach: A Biblical Introduction to Natural Law

Nature Can Teach

A Biblical Introduction to Natural Law

“Does not nature itself teach you?” For the apostles, Christian morality came not only from the law of Scripture but from the law of nature.

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Be Shrewd and Buy Up Time: Ephesians 5:15–21, Part 2

Be Shrewd and Buy Up Time: Ephesians 5:15–21, Part 2

Be Shrewd and Buy Up Time

Ephesians 5:15–21, Part 2

Do you just let life happen to you, or do you pray, do you plan, do you act, do you consider how you spend your time?

The Means of Grace We Might Despise: Why We Practice Church Discipline

The Means of Grace We Might Despise: Why We Practice Church Discipline

The Means of Grace We Might Despise

Why We Practice Church Discipline

Church discipline is often messy, difficult, and painful, so many churches avoid it altogether. But God is clear in his word: church discipline is a means of grace that serves and beautifies the bride of Christ.

The Other Side of the Race Debate: Four Ways to Disagree Christianly

The Other Side of the Race Debate: Four Ways to Disagree Christianly

The Other Side of the Race Debate

Four Ways to Disagree Christianly

Improving our conversations will not heal all our divisions, but it may soften prejudices, nurture understanding, and lead us toward a less fragile unity.

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How the Lottery Preys on the Poor

How the Lottery Preys on the Poor

Pull-tabs and scratch games incentivize risky, destructive behaviors, especially among those who can least afford to play.

Parable of an Unhealthy Soul: Why ‘Faith’ Dies Without Action

Parable of an Unhealthy Soul: Why ‘Faith’ Dies Without Action

Parable of an Unhealthy Soul

Why ‘Faith’ Dies Without Action

If the continual and costly effort of holiness feels like the enemy of our faith in Jesus, then it may not be Jesus we’re following.

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How Does Gratitude Serve the Will of God? Ephesians 5:15–21, Part 1

How Does Gratitude Serve the Will of God?

Ephesians 5:15–21, Part 1

Are you a thankful person? When we are truly filled by the Spirit, we increasingly give thanks for everything.

Suffering Under an All-Powerful Love

Suffering Under an All-Powerful Love

When those who know God’s sovereignty suffer, we may be tempted to question his love or rethink his power. But again and again, it is his ruling over the storm that becomes our bedrock.

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I Have Multiple Disabilities — How Do I Not Waste My Life?

I Have Multiple Disabilities — How Do I Not Waste My Life?

What might it look like for a Christian with significant disabilities to live a productive, spiritually fruitful, God-glorifying life?

Why I Read Aloud to My Children

Why I Read Aloud to My Children

If you’re looking for a way to gather the kids, turn off the screens, and enjoy God’s gifts together, consider developing the age-old practice of reading aloud.

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