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Why does God allow suffering?

Why Does God Allow Suffering?

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.

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Pro-Life Prayer: A Response to Surprising Injustice

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.

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Women Go Silently From Church to Abortion Clinic

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.

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Walking Through Life With New Eyes

When I read the stories of Jesus’ life on earth, He so often comes across as walking in clear and simple vision.

Seeing Her With New Eyes

For the first time, I could see her generosity and great kindness reflected in Christ. What kind of jerk would dismiss that?

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The Power of Your Story

Some people love stories as long as they belong to someone else. They are simply too scandalized by their own life and heritage.

What About Hypocrites in the Church?

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?”

Making an Impact in the Workplace

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.

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Overcoming a Bad Church Experience

If you or your spouse have had a bad church experience in the past, you’re not alone.

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How Do I Find the Right Church?

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 …

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See The Kingdom of God

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 …

Choosing a Religious Home

Helpful tips for finding a church

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Politics and Government

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 …

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The Purpose of Christmas

Jesus Christ was born for a purpose. Help your children understand the reason for His birth.

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A Traditional Advent Calendar

When the countdown to Christmas starts, some kids excitedly open the numbered doors of Advent calendars as they await the celebration of Jesus’ birth.

How to Serve Others this Christmas

Help your kids get more out of Christmas.

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Antley Bixler Syndrome: The Inside Story

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.

12 ways the church can prevent child neglect

12 Ways The Church Can Prevent Child Neglect

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.

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Make Your Own Advent Wreath

Make your own Advent wreath to celebrate the Christmas season and keep your focus on Jesus!

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Pastor Appreciation Month: Support Your Pastor’s Marriage

Pastor Appreciation Month comes every October but caring for your pastor’s marriage is something you can do all year. Here’s how.