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Why Was David a Good King?
October 28th, 2014

Why Was David a Good King?

Jennica Stevens

The Old Testament is full of stories about kings—from Ahaz to Hezekiah, Solomon to Jehoshaphat. But of all the kings of Israel and Judah, David is the king most people recognize. And for good reason. He slew a giant, gathered a loyal army and sought God’s guidance (most of ...

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6 People Jesus Included (who everyone else excluded)
October 24th, 2014

6 People Jesus Included (who everyone else excluded)

Jennica Stevens

Almost every kid has a memory of being excluded on the playground. I do. I was in the third grade when suddenly the popular girls decided that I couldn’t play with them. The insult stung longer than the few days they left me out of their activities. But ...

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5 Things the New Testament Says About Heaven
October 23rd, 2014

5 Things the New Testament Says About Heaven

Jennica Stevens

Heaven is a trendy topic. It shows up in popular culture—from bestselling books to blockbuster movies and popular TV series. But there is more to the idea of heaven than the puffy white clouds, pearly gates, chubby angels and golden harps that so many people envision. It is a ...

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5 Bible Passages to Preserve Your Sanity in Election Season
October 21st, 2014

5 Bible Passages to Preserve Your Sanity in Election Season

Randy Petersen

Relax! This isn’t another scorecard rating the “biblicality” of each candidate. It’s a decidedly non-partisan look at some Scriptures that might keep your faith on course in this contentious time. 1 Corinthians 13:4-6 : “Love is patient, love is kind. . . . It does ...

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Excuses, Excuses
October 17th, 2014

Excuses, Excuses

Randy Petersen

The project isn’t finished. You haven’t done what you promised. You cheated on your diet. You took a sick day to go to a ball game. Now your bossspouseteacherdoctor is standing in front of you, hands on hips, waiting for an answer. No, “the dog ate my homework” doesn’t ...

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When Everyone Else is Singing… Except Me
October 16th, 2014

When Everyone Else is Singing… Except Me

Randy Petersen

Maybe you’ve been there: In a worship service with praise erupting all around you, but you’re just not into it. You don’t want to ruin everyone else’s fun, and you might even try to sing along, but the notes are hollow. “Surely God is good to Israel, but ...

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6 Bible Verses for Football Season (and an Extra Point)
October 14th, 2014

6 Bible Verses for Football Season (and an Extra Point)

Randy Petersen

We’re in the thick of football season, with gridiron greats at all levels donning pads and cleats and pushing the pigskin down the field. So what does the Bible have to say about this sport? Philippians 3:13-14 Sounding like a halfback dodging defenders, ...

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Let’s Talk about Sex
October 10th, 2014

Let’s Talk about Sex

Maria Wolf

What does sex really mean and why shouldn’t you hook up with multiple partners to express yourself? How should you approach these questions from a biblical perspective? These questions were fielded by Tim Chaddick, pastor of Reality LA, a rapidly growing church in Hollywood, Calif. Barna Labs, a ...

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