The Surprising Honesty of Scripture in Rahab’s Story
A Story No One Would Invent Have you ever noticed how people naturally improve a story over time? We soften the rough edges,…
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The Gospel Doesn’t Need a Plus Sign
Have you ever noticed how easy it is to measure almost everything in life? We count accomplishments, compare progress, and look for ways…
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If Christ Has Not Been Raised
Most of us have heard someone say, “Just have faith.” Sometimes it sounds like faith means believing something whether there’s evidence or not….
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Walking With Christ Before Fear Comes
Most of us don’t plan on becoming afraid. Life is moving along as usual, and then one phone call, one doctor’s appointment, one…
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The Question Behind the Question
Most people have probably had a moment when they thought they had everything covered. The bills were paid. The responsibilities were handled. The…
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When We Forget Who the Judge Is
The Problem with Comparing Ourselves to Others It doesn’t take long to find someone whose mistakes seem bigger than our own. We see…
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Reading the Bible for Yourself Is Different Than Assuming
I Thought I Already Knew One thing I’ve noticed over the years is that people can have strong opinions about Christianity without ever…
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Why Christianity Starts With Rescue Instead of Self-Improvement
Most people eventually notice the same pattern in themselves if they are honest enough to pay attention. It may show up in small…
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Finding a Church Home Without Pretending
Finding a church home as a new Christian can feel strange in ways most longtime believers probably forget. I remember sitting there hearing…
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Andrew Spoke Up Anyway
There are moments in life when a problem feels bigger than everyone standing around it. Most people have experienced that feeling somewhere along…