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The Symbolism of Communion and The Lord’s Supper

Posted on October 30, 2026 by admin — Leave a reply

Communion bread and wine proclaim His finished sacrifice, forgiveness, New Covenant, and His promised return.

Discover the biblical symbolism of Communion and the Lord’s Supper, tracing Passover, manna, and Tabernacle sacrifices to Jesus Christ, the Lamb of God. Learn how the bread and cup proclaim His finished sacrifice, forgiveness, New Covenant, and His promised return. Continue ReadingThe Symbolism of Communion and The Lord’s Supper→

Miraculous Spiritual Gifts in the Church Today

Posted on October 25, 2026 by admin — 1 Comment ↓

Miraculous Spiritual Gifts: Cessationism, Continuationism, and Open-but-Cautious Continuationism

Are miraculous spiritual gifts still active today? Explore Cessationism, Continuationism, and Open-but-Cautious Continuationism through Scripture. Examine apostolic miracles, disputed interpretations of 1 Corinthians 13:8, and why biblical discernment, Christian charity, and Scripture’s final authority matter for believers and churches today. Continue ReadingMiraculous Spiritual Gifts in the Church Today→

Top Ten Reasons Christian Young Adults Should Serve Together in Children’s Ministry Before Dating

Posted on October 20, 2026 by admin — Leave a reply

Want a background check and a free, real-world evaluation of someone's parenting potential before dating? Try serving together in children's ministry for a year!

Before dating, before committing to a lifetime together, spend some time serving others together. Love is demonstrated by action, trust is built through faithfulness, and character is revealed over time. Continue ReadingTop Ten Reasons Christian Young Adults Should Serve Together in Children’s Ministry Before Dating→

Conversational Steering: A Gentle Way to Include a Dominant Participant

Posted on October 5, 2026 by admin — Leave a reply

Conversational Steering: A gentle way to include a highly verbal dominant participant

Conversational steering offers small-group leaders a gracious way to include a dominant participant without embarrassment. By entering, engaging, redirecting, compressing, and releasing the conversation, leaders preserve dignity, encourage balanced participation, keep discussions focused, and promote biblical edification for everyone present. Continue ReadingConversational Steering: A Gentle Way to Include a Dominant Participant→

When the Problem Fills the Frame: Seeing Life from God’s Perspective

Posted on August 5, 2026 by admin — Leave a reply

Has one problem ever filled the entire frame of your life? Scripture helps us step back, see our circumstances from God’s perspective, and remember that even painful troubles are never greater than His presence, wisdom, and faithful care. Continue ReadingWhen the Problem Fills the Frame: Seeing Life from God’s Perspective→

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.