Can I Go to Heaven Before Jesus Returns?
January 27th, 2015

Can I Go to Heaven Before Jesus Returns?

Randy Petersen

“I can’t bear the thought of my husband rotting in the grave, just waiting for Jesus to return.” A friend of mine, a widow, was looking for some comfort. She had read that “the dead in Christ shall rise first” at the Second Coming of Christ (1 Thessalonians 4:16 ...

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Do Animals Go to Heaven?
January 16th, 2015

Do Animals Go to Heaven?

Randy Petersen

After fifteen years of loyal companionship, a beloved pet gets sick. The vet can’t do anything but assure the animal of a painless death. For the pet owner, the loss is devastating. A “best friend” is gone. The pain is often compounded by people who just ...

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Do You Have the Right Attitude Toward Giving?
December 26th, 2014

Do You Have the Right Attitude Toward Giving?

Jennica Stevens

I remember when I first started to give away part of my money. I was 4 years old, and it definitely wasn’t my decision. My parents told me that it was part of the deal if I was going to get my allowance of $1 per week: I would ...

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One “To-Do” You Might Have Forgotten this Christmas
December 25th, 2014

One “To-Do” You Might Have Forgotten this Christmas

Jennica Stevens

As I write this blog on December 22, I have checked a lot of things off my Christmas “to-do” list. I have: Made my family’s famous Christmas cookies—the kind my grandma, mom and aunts have made every year since 1953, when my grandma clipped the recipe ...

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Is Memorizing the Bible Worth It?
December 23rd, 2014

Is Memorizing the Bible Worth It?

Rob Giorgio

Some words stay with you. Several years ago, I was struggling to get into the habit of reading the Bible. Not only did I not know where to begin, but I also lacked the discipline to stick to a regular routine. I asked a leader in my church ...

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5 Ways to Pray for Cuba
December 19th, 2014

5 Ways to Pray for Cuba

Nena Podbury

This week President Obama announced that the United States would begin to normalize relations with Cuba for the first time in more than 50 years. We still don’t know the full consequences of this decision, but they have the potential to open Cuba to fresh influences and could be ...

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6 Scripture Verses for When the Holidays Hurt
December 16th, 2014

6 Scripture Verses for When the Holidays Hurt

Sarah Ortiz

Christmas is often called the most wonderful time of the year, marked by smiling faces, excitement in the air, and friends and family gathered to celebrate Christ’s birth. Yet for those dealing with feelings of loneliness, the Christmas season can be brutal. Maybe you feel like you ...

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Can the Bible Tell Me What to Do?
December 12th, 2014

Can the Bible Tell Me What to Do?

Randy Petersen

“Do not deceive yourselves by just listening to his word; instead, put it into practice” (James 1:22 GNT). Thorough Bible study does not end in your head. It filters out through your synapses and sinews. You become a doer of what God says, putting into practice what ...

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