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The Sacred and the Secular for Athletes

Many athletes are tempted to draw a line between sacred and secular in their lives. But is that really a thing?

What Is the Wrath of God?

Is the wrath of God an outdated idea, or does it still have a place in today’s world?

Pushing Past the Awkward in a Mentoring Relationship

Sometimes things can get awkward in a new relationship. Here’s how to push past that.

7 Major Events in the History of God and People

Learning the major events in the history of God and people will give you a clearer understanding of the Bible and its life-changing message for today.

Does God Really Appoint Evil Leaders?

How does it make you feel to know that God is in control of the universe and human history? What does that mean about poor government leaders?

What Is the Ark of the Covenant?

The Ark of the Covenant isn’t just a prop from Indiana Jones. It has a powerful place in the theology of the OT and the history of God’s people.

What Is the Fear of the Lord? (Acts 4:32-5:11)

The story of Ananias and Sapphira (Acts 4:32-5:11) offends the modern reader, but it should help us to answer a timeless question: What is the fear of the Lord? Matthew 10:28

What Makes God Laugh?

Have you ever wondered what makes God laugh? Find out here.

Can We Predict the End of the World?

Recent news stories are full of earthquakes, fires, hurricanes, and “wars and rumors of wars,” and some people talked about September 23, 2017, as the date the world would end. People throughout history have falsely predicted the end.

Is the God of the Old Testament Evil?

Many stories in the Old Testament can often sound harsh and hard to understand for people today. Is the OT God different than the NT God?

Why Does God Allow Natural Disasters?

When we hear of earthquakes, school shootings, wars and other tragedies the question is always asked, “Where was God?” People wonder why a loving and caring God would allow this to happen.

Satisfaction Over Thirst | I Choose #2

We are all thirsty for something or someone, so we try to quench our thirst by ourselves, but the only way we’ll ever be satisfied is by accepting help from the outside.

Overview of Luke 3-9

The Gospel of Luke begins in chapters 1-2 by telling readers about the births of John the Baptist and Jesus of Nazareth. The book then leaps forward in time.

Creating Boundaries with Your Teens

Many parents feel ill-equipped to parent their teens. Learn how boundaries can help set a tone and provide direction for you as parents.

Literary Styles in the Bible

The Bible contains many different books telling many smaller stories that all tie together into one larger story. These smaller stories are written in different “literary genres.”

What Does It Mean to Have “Shalom?”

Peace in the Old Testament isn’t just about the absence of conflict, but about something better replacing it.

The Bible as Jewish Meditation Literature | How to Read the Bible #4

Just like there is Middle English and Old English, there are different types of literature from different places, peoples, and times. The Bible is no different.