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If you’re a believer, then you give financially at some level (even if that level is nothing at all). As followers of Jesus, we’re continually called to take the next step in our faith, including in our level of giving. Below are the five levels of giving in a believer’s spiritual life. Which level are…

4 There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit distributes them. 5 There are different kinds of service, but the same Lord. 6 There are different kinds of working, but in all of them and in everyone it is the same God at work. 7 Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for…

There’s a seemingly crazy statement of Jesus that we find in Scripture, “It is more blessed to give than to receive” (Acts 20:35). But when we dig a little deeper, Jesus’ statement isn’t crazy; it’s divine. Here are five ways that giving makes you happier. 1). Giving actually makes you happier. The Wall Street Journal,…

Should Christians participate in a holiday that has its roots in pagan traditions? Whether it’s Halloween or some of the pagan elements in the Americanized versions of Christmas and Easter, this is a issue that many Christians struggle with. Some take the approach of receiving them. They see no problem in dressing up like ghouls and…

Every kid asks questions. In fact, every child will ask questions to the point where all we want as parents and adults is a few minutes of peace and quiet: “Can we go there?” “Can I have that?” “Why do I have to go to bed?” “Why do I have to go to school?” “Why?”…

If you struggle with mental illness, you are not alone. You’re not crazy. (Well, we’re all a little crazy, but you’re not ‘crazy’ crazy). Most important, there’s hope. Here are five words I want you to hear: You belong. Don’t ever say “I don’t fit in.” You belong. Romans 12:4-5 says, “For just as each…

You may be worried about the direction of our country, but you don’t need to freak out. You may or may not like either candidate, but that’s not a sign of an impending doomsday. You might have heard that this election could send the entire country into the gutter, that the fate of the free…

If you’re ready to change your outlook on life and become a person of hope, here are seven steps that can see hope begin to overflow from within you: 1). Choose to hope. Don’t ever be fooled. Hope is a choice. It’s always been a choice. You are not a slave to your personality. You are not…

Information without application becomes stagnation. If you’re ready to stop merely agreeing with the Bible and start putting it into practice, here are four steps in the right direction: 1). Get in the Word everyday. That should be self-explanatory, and we all would say this is important, but less than half of us actually read…

If you’ve ever felt like God is distant or hidden, or maybe your pursuit of God is one big game of hide-and-seek (and God is a really good hider), here are five common reasons why it’s hard for us to find God: 1. We live too fast. Psalm 46:10 says, “Be still and know that…
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