Is It Possible to Be Holy?
Is Christlikeness even possible, or is it a mythical pursuit? Like James, one of the primary purposes of 1 Peter was to encourage believers to remain steadfast in their faith while enduring persecution.
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Are You Tired of Waiting for Jesus to Come Back?
Do you ever get tired of life and just wish Christ would return today? As James brings his letter to a close, he says in James 5:7-8...
Your Words Matter...Especially If You're a Leader
Are you careful about what you say? Even if you are, here are some thoughts to consider.
Be Careful How You Speak About Others
Do you ever pause and think how much power your words have on others? In James 3, James singles out those who teach.
Pray Against Evil
How often do you think about evil? One of the challenges of Western Christianity is either an odd fascination with or a deemphasis of evil.
What Do I Do When Everyone Is Against Me?
Have you ever felt like everyone is against you? Friends, family, and co-workers seem to all be conspiring against you—leaving you feeling hopeless and discouraged. This was certainly an emotion Job experienced.
How Do I Deal With Pain?
Are you going through an intense trial? If so, the Book of James is just the book you need.
Why Didn’t the Bible Condemn Slavery?
Have you ever wondered why Paul or Jesus never explicitly condemned all forms of slavery? Case in point, the Book of Philemon is a personal letter from Paul to Philemon, a leader in the Colossian church.
Do You Err Towards Legalism or Licentiousness?
Are you a “rule keeper” or more of a “free spirit”? The primary purpose of the Book of Titus was to guide Titus, a young leader left by Paul in Crete, to organize and strengthen the church.
How Does God Speak to Me Through His Word?
Have you ever thought about what makes the Bible different from other books? While nearly every Christian admits there is something unique about Scripture, many struggle to see how it applies to their lives.
Keep Doing What's Right
Are you tired and feeling worn down by life? If so, here are a few encouraging thoughts!
Don’t Get Distracted
Are you easily distracted? The letters of 1 Timothy and 2 Timothy are closely connected, as they both focus on Paul’s mentorship of Timothy and provide guidance on leading the church.
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God Is With You
Do you ever feel like God is a million miles away? You pray but hear nothing. You do your best to be faithful, but it’s like he doesn’t even care.
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Have You Ever Felt Crushed By God?
Have you ever felt like God, not Satan, is the source of your pain? This was certainly how Job felt. I
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Do You Always Need More Stuff?
Do you struggle to be content with what you have, or are you always wanting more? In 1 Timothy 5–6, Paul gives Timothy practical instructions for church leadership and personal conduct.
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Why Is Christian Leadership Such a Big Deal?
Are you a Christian leader? Maybe you’re not a pastor, but you lead a small group, teach a class, or disciple some friends.
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Does The Bible Forbid Women from Teaching Men?
What do you do with Scripture passages that are hard to interpret? Among the more challenging passages in the Bible, 1 Timothy 2 ranks near the top.
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Don’t Grow Weary in Doing Good
Do you ever get tired of doing the right thing? As Daniel Henderson says, “The hardest thing about the Christian life is that it is so daily.”[1]
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How Do I Be Thankful When Life Is Hard?
Do you struggle with gratitude? Are circumstances in your life more difficult than you ever anticipated? If so, here are some ways to be thankful even when life is hard.
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Are You Struggling to Be Thankful?
How do I be thankful when life is hard? “As is common for Paul, he concludes his letter to the Thessalonian church with a litany of exhortations established on the truths of the gospel he has set forth throughout his letter.”[1]
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Is Your View of God Anchored in His Faithful Love?
How do you view God’s attributes? Psalm 136:1 says, “Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good. His faithful love endures forever.”
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Are You Clinging to Hope?
Have you ever felt hopeless when you think of the finality of death? If you’re like most, you try to avoid this topic. But in times of intense pain, as that suffered by Job, death is unavoidable.
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What If I’m Struggling With Sexual Immorality?
Do you treat sexual immorality seriously? In 1 Thessalonians 3, Paul expresses his deep concern for the faith of the Thessalonian believers during their trials and persecution.
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Do You Nurture Those You Lead?
Are you in a position of leadership? Maybe you lead a small group, a Sunday School class, or kids ministry. If so, how well do you nurture those you lead?