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Why Every Christian Should Learn Some Apologetics

Apologetics isn't about apologizing, and it's not about arguing, either. Apologetics is actually for every Christian! Here's why.

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Bible Study Basics Part Three: 

Now for Part 3: HOW to study the Bible! Full of practical steps and helpful information to support and encourage you in your Bible study. Because it's ALWAYS worth it to be in God's Word -- but we all need a little help learning how to study it well!

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Bible Study Basics Part One:

Isn't Bible study just for the pros? Why should I study the Bible at all? What even IS the Bible, anyway? It's such a big Book! What if I'm too far behind? Great questions -- I'm glad you asked! Click for Part 1 of this series!

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Everything Bitter is Sweet (Proverbs 27:7)

“One who is full loathes honey, but to one who is hungry everything bitter is sweet.” How can bitter things be sweet? And what does this mean, spiritually speaking? Let's dig deep and find out!

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Guest Post: Joking & Entertainment for the Christian

Guest post! My 17-year-old daughter wrote this to present it to her high-school-level Awana group last week. I am so grateful she allowed me to share it with you here, because this is an issue most of us need biblical clarity on in this Age of Entertainment!

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Why Do Christians Disagree? 

Disagreements between believers happen all the time. We have big disagreements, and little ones, and everything in between. What does that mean, and what should we do about it?

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Guest Post: Cancer, Prayer, and Things that Don’t Make Sense

Guest post: Is prayer a product to sample or a technique to try for a while to see if we get good results? If we do not get what we want when we want it, do we toss prayer in the Goodwill donation pile and try something else?