When the issue of gambling arises, debate can become a battle of conflicting statistics without the Bible coming up much. That’s true even among Christians. For example, Wayne Grudem’s 600-page book on “politics according to the Bible” has only a page and a half devoted to gambling—and those pages don’t have a single specific Scripture …
The Bible teaches that salvation is by grace through faith (Ephesians 2:8). In other words, there is no good work we do in order to be saved. Eternal life and peace with God are free gifts. All that is required to accept them is repenting of our sins and trusting Jesus Christ as our Lord …
I missed church for five weeks in a row recently because of circumstances surrounding the birth of my second child. We have a healthy baby girl now, and all is well. And I wish I didn’t have to miss so much church. However, God used that season of being away to remind me how valuable …
In Romans 13, Paul commands “every person” to “be subject to the governing authorities.” But what happens when the authorities themselves refuse to obey the law? It may sound farfetched at first blush, but that’s exactly what has been happening in America. Consider the following: Rogue County Clerks. In New Mexico and Pennsylvania, county clerks …
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Americans aren’t getting enough shuteye. That’s the conclusion of a recent study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which found that nearly nine million Americans take prescription sleeping pills and such prescriptions have tripled for people younger than 45. Of course, occasional sleepless nights are normal for nearly everyone and sometimes insomnia is …
Does it ever frustrate you that so few things God promises His children come quickly? He promises to make us holy, including love, patience, kindness, faithfulness, and self-control (Galatians 5:22-23). Yet rare is the Christian in whom these characteristics develop overnight. God promises provision and blessing to those who tithe (Malachi 3:10). Yet financial burdens …
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