To Trust God in Hard Times Christians Must Surrender to God and Submit to the Word of God
To trust God in hard times includes surrendering to Him and submitting to His Word. Surrendering to God demonstrates love, trust and faith in Him. When God sees one of His children so completely relinquishing every aspect of their life to Him, He is able to work mightily in and through the life of that believer.
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Paul Teaches Timothy on Discipleship and Claims that there is No Such Thing as a Self-Made Christian
Becoming a father or mother in the Lord demands love and dedication to the success of others. The focus of Christians is not only about raising a Christian household but to equip and train disciples in Christ's household.
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The Courage to Follow Jesus instead of Human Heroes
Movie stars, athletes, and entertainers that appear on TV and in the tabloids are real and often thought of as heroes. But many of today's stars are troubled and some are addicted to drugs or alcohol. When they make mistakes, their embarrassing moments are caught on tape or in photographs and are seen by millions of people. Still, they are held up as models based on their ability to become famous. Yet, the true super heroes of today are rarely in the news and get very little recognition, if any.
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Camp Activity Ideas
Great ideas for incorporating activities into your next summer camping experience, specifically geared toward Christian ministry.
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The Fruit of Self-Control Brings Spiritual Benefits to Believers
Self-control is positioned last on the bunch of fruit. It is possible that it is the last of the fruit because self-control is the most desirable quality attainable and the most challenging for humans. It is self-mastery, the opposite of impulsive and reckless behavior, and the opposite of self-indulgence.
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How to Help Teenagers Offer the Gift of Forgiveness
There's an old saying often used by youth which promotes the concept that sticks and stones may break bones but words will never hurt. Not so. To be treated disrespectfully, ignored or insulted are forms of rejection that can be humiliating, or even devastating to one's self-esteem. The response might be simple avoidance, or maybe introversion, or to lash out in anger towards them or to get even. Life is full of different situations where people's actions or reactions towards others are unpleasant or even mean. Vengeance is not the answer. God's Word says to forgive them.
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Choosing Between Product, Event, and Campaign
A discussion of the different kinds of religious fundraisers geared towards helping churches decide which is right for their organization.
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Opening the Windows of Heaven
Christians who practice the principle of tithing understand the abundance of God and trust in the law of sowing and reaping.
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Daniel Dreams Visions and Foretells Future Events
While well-known Bible stories about Daniel can bring excitement and wonder to young wide-eyed learners, and are illustrations of incredible faith and obedience under pressure, their importance is only secondary to the overall impact that the prophet Daniel had on the society that he lived in.
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Gideon Proved to be a Mighty Man of Valor
Gideon's desire was for the Israelites to turn to God, their true King. For his valiant obedience and heart of humility, Gideon is in the superstar circle, mentioned in the Hall of Fame of Faith.
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