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?”
Spiritual Life
Many singles idealize love and intimacy and make it into something that it’s not, nor can be.
We are all tempted to believe that deadly tsunamis, bone-chilling temperatures or collapsing stock markets mean things are out of control. That is simply not true.
Every Christian needs to get to know God better and to serve Him more faithfully. Devotional Bible studies are a great way for you and your family to do so.
Here are ways we can become better attuned to God’s presence and calling in our lives.
My mother was rushed to the hospital in labor and seriously ill. Her doctor told Dad that the baby, their first, was already dead and that Mom might not survive. And, just as he predicted, after delivery a nurse came out and confirmed that I was indeed dead. The doctor quickly tossed me aside in …
As a result of the reality of God’s omnipresence, we are assured that no matter where we are, God will hear our prayers—even from the belly of a fish.
Because mankind has been created by God for intimacy, it’s no surprise most singles long for marital love. But like all of our deepest longings and desires, it has the potential to carry us to heights in God—when we allow Him to be in charge of it—or to places of desperation when it becomes more …
I also know that for a few days my place will feel far too quiet until I get accustomed to being alone again.
How could a good God allow so much evil? Why doesn’t He do something about it? Couldn’t God have created a world without evil?
One key reason to pray is because God has commanded us to pray. If we are to be obedient to His will, then prayer must be part of our life in Him.
Those who argue that all good people go to heaven then make the case that a loving God would not turn away good and sincere individuals. Instead, they reason, it’s obvious that He would allow them into heaven.
Do you wonder how you can handle questions about your singleness during the holidays?
Don’t get tangled up in the notion that depression is a sin.
Who is God? Who am I? Why am I here? Where am I going? What am I to believe about myself and the world around me? Since the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic, more Americans are asking these questions. Research shows that 57% of Americans are asking “How can I find more meaning and purpose in my …
Learning how to study the Bible may seem like a daunting task. But God intends for us to study His Word, no matter where we are in our Christian walk and growth.
The temptation to replace live church with online settles for a lesser-than version of God’s intention for the local body to gather.
Jodie Berndt explores what it means to “abide in Christ” from John 15. She also discusses the importance of praying for your marriage, your children, for forgiveness, for being a good friend, and why waiting on God to answer our prayers is actually a good thing.
A spiritual insight from Focus on the Family leadership
Pastor Duane Miller suffered for three years with a throat ailment that reduced his voice to a whisper…until God healed him while he was delivering a message on God’s forgiveness and healing.
