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What do dominos have to do with life-changing decisions? More than you might think. However, choosing the first domino is crucial. If you base every decision on the Word of God, then one good decision will lead to the next, it's a domino effect. But bear in mind that the process also works in reverse. If a person refuses to make Bible-based decisions, it is a negative version of the domino effect - a chain reaction that leads from bad to worse...

Christians sometimes forget the importance of sharing the good news of Jesus Christ. We delegate evangelism to the preacher - but also make him responsible for every other need of the congregation. What is the real role of the preacher? What are our responsibilities to our preachers? In Man of God, thirty preachers share their insights into the life and work of the minister. Yet this volume speaks to all of us. We are all ministers of the gosp...

Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ also loved the church" (Ephesians 5:25). God gives a husband a few things to oversee during his days on earth, things like caring for his body and his reputation. Caring for his wife is another of those things, yet somehow, this sacred obligation often gets pushed to the bottom of his commitments. But no worldly reward can ever compare with how it feels when a man gains his wife's trust and respect. Th...

You have been grieved by various trials, so that the tested genuineness of your faith ... may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ." (1 Peter 1:6-7 ESV) Developing your faith as a teen is challenging. When you're feeling rejected at school or tempted to cheat on a test, what do you do? Where do you turn when none of your friends will listen to you or when others are against you? Justin Morton answe...

Ask anyone what his or her goal is in life and you will almost always hear, "I just want to be happy." But there are some problems with that answer. We all like feelings of pleasure, enjoyment and satisfaction. But they don?t last. They are just feelings - and feelings are fickle. They change with our circumstances. So what do we do? We could give up and scream, "It?s all meaningless!" Or perhaps we could shift our focus and reconsider what we...

Dolly Leighton hopes that her "sepia-tinted" memories of yesteryear can offer lessons that apply to a new generation. In the unique format of Uphill Both Ways, Leighton pairs her reminiscences of growing up in the 1940s and '50s with thoughtful and biblically based text for the woman of today. Leighton's insight, biblical references and carefully chosen questions will encourage readers not only to share their own upbringings but also to questi...

Baptism 101 - What the Bible Says About Baptism "What must I do to be saved?" is a most important question. Most people who believe the Bible agree that they are told to believe and have faith in Jesus. They agree that they need to repent, or turn away, from sinful behavior and follow after God, letting others see their changed lives. Why then is there so much confusion and controversy among Bible believers on the subject of baptism? Is it imp...

In Renewing Respect, twelve writers associated with Heritage Christian University share their perspectives on the significance of respect and what we can do to rebuild it. Each author focuses on the need to restore respect in one area, such as leadership, preaching, the Holy Spirit, grace, and the family. As they explore this often forgotten virtue, they will inspire you to examine your own value system and to receive the blessings of renewing...

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The Challenge: Practice What You Preach. The Goal: Pure Religion If you desire only a feel-good religion, you will be in for a terrible shock as you read James. Being the kind of person God wants requires hard yet humble work. God desires His followers not only to say they believe, but to live out their Christianity on a daily basis. They devil is actively looking to put in our way trials and heartaches that will lead us to sin and eventually ...

Has anyone ever hurt you? Have you ever hurt anyone? Forgiveness is a two-way street. Sometimes you need to do the forgiving, and sometimes you need to be forgiven. Whichever side of the street you're on, the road to forgiveness is a difficult journey. Preparation must be done, obstacles avoided and delays overcome. You can get lost, get stuck or just give up. But the good news is the route for your final destination has been planned out for y...

The Distinctive Nature of the New Testament Church Behind the historical church of the New Testament lies the purpose and wisdom of God. The New Testament church is a unique institution of divine origin. The systematic study of Scripture reveals that Christianity is ordered after a pattern and possess a distinct identity: designed by the Lord, conveyed through the words of the apostles, and seen in the practice of early Christians. Only when f...

Danger is lurking in the undergrowth. Women live in a jungle - not of vines and trees but of relationships. Some of these relationships are beautiful and helpful. Others can be almost perilous, forcing us to search for sound footing. Poisonous words of gossip and jealousy can bite us hard when we're not looking, making us forget the kindness and generosity we are supposed to have as Christians. We need a way to transform the treacherous relati...

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Does the Bible justify instrumental music for Christian worship? In 2006, advocates for the use of instrumental music in worship presented a three-part series titled "The Both/And Church, " suggesting that people should read old texts in fresh, new ways. These advocates proposed that their understanding of biblical texts justifies instruments in church worship. Since that time, some churches have followed their lead. Ironically, this misreadin...