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Only Jesus Can Save

Only Jesus Can Save

The garden was God’s original plan played out on earth. Authority and power were the birthrights of His beloved children as they walked by His side in love. And yet, Adam and Eve chose to believe a cunning creature over their Creator God. They chose to believe in...

God’s Call to Speak

God’s Call to Speak

Encouragement for Writers and Speakers: Insights from Cynthia Heald This excerpt is from a conversation that Joyce Koo Dalrymple, author of Women in the New Testament and Jesus’ Passion Week (LifeChange Bible Studies) had with renowned Bible study writer, Cynthia...

Finding Balance with the Right Pole

Finding Balance with the Right Pole

Finding Balance: The Importance of Stability in Life Discovering the Right Tools for Finding Balance I’m in elementary school, working on a science project that will demonstrate my freshly acquired knowledge about levers and pulleys: a hoist-up-and-down kitchen bucket...

Overcome Toxic Thoughts

Overcome Toxic Thoughts

He was my favorite teacher. I had hoped and wished to get Mr. Saperstein for the fourth grade, and he was even better than all the kids said! He was funny and kind, and I learned a lot from him. And he gave us a whole hour each day for quiet reading time. During this...

Stepping into the Impossible

Stepping into the Impossible

There comes a time to move and to act. God commanded his people to do the impossible and step into the flooding waters: “Yet as soon as the priests who carried the ark reached the Jordan and their feet touched the water’s edge, the water from upstream stopped flowing....

Why Friendships Are So Hard

Why Friendships Are So Hard

Paul’s letter to Philemon presents us with a challenge. Imagine taking this letter to various movie studios in the hopes it gets turned into a film. The problem that studio executives will have is there is no clear villain. Sure, Philemon is fraught with problems— he...

Does Our Enthusiasm Matter to God?

Does Our Enthusiasm Matter to God?

Imagine greeting a family member without a hug, handshake, or smile. Your lack of enthusiasm would reveal a great deal about how you felt—or didn’t feel—about that relative. Imagine your favorite team in your favorite sport winning the game. Enthusiasm would be the...

From Depressed to Flourishing

From Depressed to Flourishing

In a sense, a life of flourishing can be described very simply: It is the opposite of depression. Though you may be familiar with what depression feels like and how debilitating it can be, you may be surprised at how exceptionally common it is in our society. In 2020,...

The Spiritual Sub-text of Music

The Spiritual Sub-text of Music

There is a special joy for a Christian in teaching, because for every subject there is a backdrop of God’s reality and presence. For instance, in the teaching of mathematics, the lesson is about truth and distinguishing truth from falsehood: God is the God of all...

Mental Health Awareness in Theological Education

Mental Health Awareness in Theological Education

Mental health challenges can affect anyone, including pastors. Raising awareness and providing support within faith-based education is essential for equipping religious leaders with the tools they need to effectively serve their communities. The following are some key...

Only Jesus Can Save

Only Jesus Can Save

The garden was God’s original plan played out on earth. Authority and power were the birthrights of His beloved children as they walked by His side in love. And yet, Adam and Eve chose to believe a cunning creature over their Creator God. They chose to believe in...

God’s Call to Speak

God’s Call to Speak

Encouragement for Writers and Speakers: Insights from Cynthia Heald This excerpt is from a conversation that Joyce Koo Dalrymple, author of Women in the New Testament and Jesus’ Passion Week (LifeChange Bible Studies) had with renowned Bible study writer, Cynthia...

Finding Balance with the Right Pole

Finding Balance with the Right Pole

Finding Balance: The Importance of Stability in Life Discovering the Right Tools for Finding Balance I’m in elementary school, working on a science project that will demonstrate my freshly acquired knowledge about levers and pulleys: a hoist-up-and-down kitchen bucket...

Overcome Toxic Thoughts

Overcome Toxic Thoughts

He was my favorite teacher. I had hoped and wished to get Mr. Saperstein for the fourth grade, and he was even better than all the kids said! He was funny and kind, and I learned a lot from him. And he gave us a whole hour each day for quiet reading time. During this...

Stepping into the Impossible

Stepping into the Impossible

There comes a time to move and to act. God commanded his people to do the impossible and step into the flooding waters: “Yet as soon as the priests who carried the ark reached the Jordan and their feet touched the water’s edge, the water from upstream stopped flowing....

Why Friendships Are So Hard

Why Friendships Are So Hard

Paul’s letter to Philemon presents us with a challenge. Imagine taking this letter to various movie studios in the hopes it gets turned into a film. The problem that studio executives will have is there is no clear villain. Sure, Philemon is fraught with problems— he...

Does Our Enthusiasm Matter to God?

Does Our Enthusiasm Matter to God?

Imagine greeting a family member without a hug, handshake, or smile. Your lack of enthusiasm would reveal a great deal about how you felt—or didn’t feel—about that relative. Imagine your favorite team in your favorite sport winning the game. Enthusiasm would be the...

From Depressed to Flourishing

From Depressed to Flourishing

In a sense, a life of flourishing can be described very simply: It is the opposite of depression. Though you may be familiar with what depression feels like and how debilitating it can be, you may be surprised at how exceptionally common it is in our society. In 2020,...

The Spiritual Sub-text of Music

The Spiritual Sub-text of Music

There is a special joy for a Christian in teaching, because for every subject there is a backdrop of God’s reality and presence. For instance, in the teaching of mathematics, the lesson is about truth and distinguishing truth from falsehood: God is the God of all...

Mental Health Awareness in Theological Education

Mental Health Awareness in Theological Education

Mental health challenges can affect anyone, including pastors. Raising awareness and providing support within faith-based education is essential for equipping religious leaders with the tools they need to effectively serve their communities. The following are some key...

Helping Your Small Group Thrive

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