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Stop Using Genesis 3:16 as God’s Design for Marriage

Genesis 3:16 is often quoted as if it reveals God’s ideal blueprint for marriage. In reality, it records the tragic consequences of sin entering the world. Scripture distinguishes clearly between Continue ReadingStop Using Genesis 3:16 as God’s Design for Marriage→

We love small groups because of the fellowship, community, and accountability of a tight-knit group of friends. But this can become a problem if you treat your small group like Continue ReadingA Small Group Is Not Your Private Church→

Let’s compare the gospel according to Calvinism against the gospel according to the Bible. I think the facts will show that Calvinism is not the gospel of the Bible. In Continue ReadingThe gospel according to Calvinism is not the gospel according to the Bible→

Peter’s counsel in 1 Peter 5:1-8 flows from his own story—he stumbled in pride, fear, and failure, yet restored by Christ, he now urges humility, vigilance, and trust in the Continue ReadingPeter’s Exhortation to Shepherds in the Church→

The Church of Jesus Christ is not simply a gathering place for private devotion, nor a hall for inspirational speeches. It is the pillar and ground of the truth (1 Continue ReadingThe Welcoming Church: A Ministry of Public Reading, Exhortation, and Teaching→

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.