Author Laura Schupp and her husband, Thom, have been building community through hospitality for more than two decades. Laura hopes to pass along her skills and knowledge to her children.
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To answer the question: Why does God allow suffering?, you and your children will need some logic, communication, and patience, as well as an understanding of God’s wisdom and the Bible.
The most significant action we can take to further the pro-life movement is to cover our nation, and one another, in pro-life prayer.
Why would a Christian choose the abortion clinic over the church? Many women believe church members are more likely to gossip about a woman considering an abortion than to help her understand her options.
When I read the stories of Jesus’ life on earth, He so often comes across as walking in clear and simple vision.
For the first time, I could see her generosity and great kindness reflected in Christ. What kind of jerk would dismiss that?
Some people love stories as long as they belong to someone else. They are simply too scandalized by their own life and heritage.
Unfortunately, one obstacle to the acceptance of Christianity that is often raised is provided by Christians themselves. Phrased in many ways, the core of the objection is, “If Christianity is true, why are there hypocrites in the church?”
Peter C. Wagner warns that although there are several opportunities for Christians to stand out in the workplace, it’s important that it’s not done in weird ways.
If you or your spouse have had a bad church experience in the past, you’re not alone.
What next? The Bible uses two terms to describe what happens when people say Yes to God and join His family. This experience, which was explained earlier, is being born again. New Christians are part of God’s family just as certainly as they are part of their earthly parents’ family. He is their Father, and …
In the book, “Same Kind of Different as Me,” a wealthy and beautiful Texan named Deborah Hall is drawn into a magnificent obsession of helping Union Gospel Mission in Fort Worth. Her husband recalls that the first time they visited the rundown facility in a bad part of town, Deborah stopped him in the parking …
Helpful tips for finding a church
The city council of a Midwestern town announced the date for the long-awaited and controversial meeting. The council would consider the constitutionality of beginning its sessions with prayer. When that night arrived, the chamber was packed with politically-active Christians. After the loud and spirited debate, the council moved on to other issues: parks, schools, street …
Jesus Christ was born for a purpose. Help your children understand the reason for His birth.
When the countdown to Christmas starts, some kids excitedly open the numbered doors of Advent calendars as they await the celebration of Jesus’ birth.
Help your kids get more out of Christmas.
They found out their 2-week-old son was only the 105th person to ever be diagnosed with Antley-Bixler syndrome, a rare genetic disorder.
Why would followers of Jesus wait until a child is harmed before we offer to help? The church can offer parents options long before the struggle becomes too much to bear.
Make your own Advent wreath to celebrate the Christmas season and keep your focus on Jesus!
