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Jesus Derangement Syndrome: Why the World Hates Christ and His People

Jesus Derangement Syndrome is not a medical diagnosis of the mind. It is a spiritual diagnosis of the heart. The phrase is meant to describe the irrational hatred that fallen Continue ReadingJesus Derangement Syndrome: Why the World Hates Christ and His People→

Everyday Carry, often called EDC, usually refers to the practical items a person keeps with them every day. A pocketknife, flashlight, pen, wallet, phone, multitool, or keys may seem ordinary, Continue ReadingEveryday Carry for Christians: What Believers Should Never Leave Home Without→

Life takes us to unexpected places. Sometimes those places are joyful, a new marriage, a new child, a new home, a new season of usefulness. Sometimes they are painful, a Continue ReadingThe Love That Brings Us All the Way Home→

There was a time when I was jealous of Christians with a talent for apologetics who always seemed to have the perfect answer. You know the kind. Someone raises an Continue ReadingThe Problem with Apologetics (Why I Stopped Being Jealous of Their Snappy Answers)→

Romans 12:1-2 is one of the clearest and most searching calls to Christian discipleship in the New Testament, but we must consider the whole verse and not overemphasize one word Continue ReadingDon’t Overemphasize the Wrong Word in Romans 12:1-2→

101 broken people that God used anyway – Throughout the Bible, God demonstrates His love and grace by using broken and flawed people to accomplish His purposes.
Daily marriage devotionals for growing Christian marriages – Marriage devotionals for growing strong marriages compiled from verses that we have shared with couples over the years.
God has numbered all my days and written them in his book – God has numbered all my days and written them in his book. I don't have to worry because that won't change no matter what happens around me.
12 eyewitness accounts from men who saw God – Here are 12 eyewitness accounts from men who saw the glory and majesty of God more overwhelming than the best CGI in any movie.
10 ways prayers are hindered – Prayers are an important part of the Christian life. They are worship, supplication, and confession; therefore, we don\'t want them to be hindered.
7 Characteristics of a Real, Genuine, Sincere Apology – A real apology comes from a humble heart that is truly sorry and repentant. But nothing is worse than a faint apology, a false apology, or a non-apology.