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Life moves in ways we never plan. Some days feel steady. Some days feel hard. Then there are days when we feel lost in our own thoughts. You might sit in a room full of people and yet feel alone. You might pray and feel ...

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Peace is something every heart longs for. Yet it slips away the moment life turns heavy. Bills, loss, doubt, worry, and fear often take that quiet calm from us.\nChristian self-help books for everyday living such as Chris...

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Life can feel heavy. At times, we face pain, loss, or confusion. Many of us have felt that eerie silence of God in moments of trouble. The Bible speaks to these times. Feeling Abandoned by God is real for many. Yet, Scri...

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Seeing the Difference Between Belief and Growth

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Often some common nouns are used in such frequency that they seem to become more like names or titles than literal descriptions of a role a person is in. I believe this to be true of disciple and master—or Lord. There is...

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Introduction

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Introduction

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Intro

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The Quiet Struggle Many Keep Hidden

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Jesus’ death on the cross is a key event in God’s creative purpose. It is central to the hope of all Christians to be forgiven of their sins so that they may obtain eternal salvation. Yet, many Christians ask, “How does ...

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Many people find it difficult to believe that God is willing to forgive them for certain sins in their lives. Sadly, this disbelief has hindered the progress of their faith. It causes them to feel that their efforts to s...

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Going to church can be a unique experience, varying across different denominations and even among churches within the same denomination. The Bible does not provide specific instructions detailing what a church service mu...

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Those who pursue the Christian faith are often initially motivated by a desire to survive beyond this mortal life. That desire forms the foundation of the Gospel hope proclaimed by Jesus and His apostles. The word Gospel...

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It is a sad commentary that few people who identify as “Christians” read the Bible with any regularity. This may be due in part to the many churches that neither offer Bible study programs nor encourage their members to ...

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As a young child, I remember hearing about going to heaven when we die. It felt comforting when my parents tried to help me understand why people died. They told me the deceased were in a happier place. As I grew older, ...

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Many people who identify as “Christians” do not give their faith much priority. There can be many causes for this but I have found the three main causes are apathy, anger and failure to trust in God’s mercy.

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Since you have chosen to read this article, you are likely someone who reads or has read the Bible but has not found the fulfillment you were seeking. If you are unsure of the importance of reading the Bible, I encourage...

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This question gets right to the heart of the matter when we consider the relationship between ourselves and God. What does Jesus want of me so that I can feel assured of being welcomed into His eternal Kingdom? In spite ...

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The term “Christian” is a Biblical term that occurs three times in the New Testament (Acts 11:26; 26:28; 1 Peter 4:16). The Bible does not record anyone using that term prior to Jesus’ death. It was used to refer to thos...

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The life around us is tangible—we can see it, feel it, hear it, and interact with it continually. Yet, there seems to be an innate sense in almost all humans that there must be something more. While we may think of the h...

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In my own experience, I cannot remember a time when I was personally angry with God. However, I have found myself astonished at how prevalent that issue is for many people who do believe in God but feel that He has unfai...

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Under the Law of Moses, God provided Israel with rules to govern them by. God’s law was perfect. To obey it meant life and blessings but imperfect people could not live up to it. Moses declared to Israel…

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The word ‘church’ appears in the New Testament from the Greek word “ecclesia”. It basically means an ‘assembly’ of people. In Greek it did not originally have the connotation of being a ‘holy’ assembly of people but over...

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The concept of God’s identity and character has puzzled most people over the ages. How can a human conceptualize a sentient being who could cause all of creation, be almighty, present everywhere and know all things? Yet ...

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To my dear readers:\nI apologize for the length of this blog, but understanding the relationship between pain, suffering, challenges, and difficulties in this life—and why God does not intervene to prevent them—is crucial...

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Perhaps the most frequently asked questions about God are ‘Why do good people sometimes suffer?’ and ‘Why does God allow calamity to happen?’ In a human way of thinking it does seem unfair.

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Developing and growing faith is a life-long task. Entering our baptismal covenant relationship with Jesus is just the beginning of our spiritual journey. Not everyone is completely converted to Jesus at the time of their...

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People ask me all the time: What is “the truth”? The question takes on a new meaning in the scriptures because the apostles referred to it often to make a distinction from those who fully embraced the teachings of Jesus ...

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Are you feeling lost, worn out, or stuck? Do you ask yourself where to turn when things fall apart? While this may make your feel alone, you should take comfort knowing this happens to most people from time to time. Many...

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Have you wondered why some people hold on to faith even when times get hard,? Perhaps you have seen others walk with peace and purpose, while enduring loss or pain. You may be asking yourself: How do they find that kind ...

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A world-wide community of believers, united in the love of God is the entire purpose to God’s creation. Since the earliest of times, faith has been built on community. Under the Law of Moses people were instructed to gat...

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This exciting new book is currently in the final phases of editing. Cover and description details are being finalized. There is still final formatting and uploading to publish. For More Information Christian Compass

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