What Is Atheism?
One of the most basic categories in world religion today is atheism – the belief that there are no gods. But what does the Bible say about it?
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What Is Pantheism?
Pantheism is not a religion so much as an underlying belief expressed in many religious systems, such as Buddhism, Hinduism, and Neo-Paganism.
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What Is Theism?
Theism is the belief in one or more gods, separate and distinct from people or other creatures.
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Three Marks of a Great Team Leader
The world of sports is full of leaders. Some leaders manipulate everyone toward their highest performance, while others encourage their teams to success. According to the bible, great leaders have 3 distinct characteristics.
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Overview of Romans 5-16
In this sketchbook series we look at chapters 5-16 of Romans where Paul develops the ideas from chapters 1-4 and draws out their implications.
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How NOT to Make Disciples
A simple, humorous illustration of what making disciples is NOT.
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How Mentoring Works in the Parenting Years
Mentoring is the secret sauce of Christian parenting. But who should mentor as your kids get older?
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Getting the Vision for Discipleship
Disciple-making is supposed to be normal. So why isn’t anybody doing it?
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Overview of Romans 1-4
In this sketchbook series we look at the first four chapters of Romans and lay the groundwork for understanding the entire letter.
Read MoreBible Characters: Paul
Paul was one of the most important people in the early Christian church, and his story demonstrates the power of Jesus Christ.
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How Much Money Should a Christian Have?
How much money is too much? Is there a limit?
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Abraham: The Wanderer with a Dream (Kids)
The story of Abraham in Genesis 12 shows us how brave he was to leave everything he knew to follow God and a far away dream.
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What Does it Mean to be Submitted to Your Husband?
Submission in marriage has become like a bad word in our culture because people misunderstand what the concept is all about. So what does the Bible really say about it?
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What to Do When Your Cheating Finds You Out
The Ashley Madison adultery site got hacked, and millions of men and women are panicked that their secrets might finally come out. Here’s what to do.
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Nancy’s Story: God’s Care in the Face of Cancer
Can we really believe the biblical promises of God’s care and protection? This story shares how God’s care in difficult times is real, but goes far beyond just physical well-being.
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How Jesus Handled Sexual Sin
Sexual sin was around in Jesus’s day just like it is today. What did Jesus have to say about it? A story from John 8 gives us a clue.
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5 Benefits of Sexual Purity as a Young Man
The Bible calls us to be sexually pure, even in a culture that encourages us to do whatever we want. But why do it?
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What Happens to Us Between Our Death and Resurrection?
The Bible teaches that someday Jesus will return to take Christians who have died (and also those living) to be with him in Heaven. So what happens between death and resurrection?
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What to Do When “Bad Guilt” Gets Triggered
When you feel “bad guilt” – the kind that brings self-condemnation – try letting it trigger good habits instead of bad ones.
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Hope for Reconciliation
It’s easy for people to say, “You should fight to save your marriage” but the reality of those words is tough. If your marriage is on the brink, consider these things before you make any decisions about ending your marriage.
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Scheduling Your Youth Large Group Meetings
Many churches like to schedule most of their small groups at one location on the same night. This allows students to come together for a time of large group interaction, and then break up into small groups. Here is a recommended schedule for that meeting.
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Mentoring Youth when You Are Short on Time
Everyone is busy. If you work in youth ministry, you are painfully aware of this. The idea of mentoring a student can feel overwhelming in the midst of life’s busyness. Mentoring takes time, but below you’ll find a few tips that can help you effectively mentor students when your time is scarce.
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What Is the Gateway for Youth at Your Church?
It’s important to have a great gateway experience for people. If you adopt a small group centered model for youth ministry, you may struggle with trying to figure out what exactly is the best gateway for a student coming to your church. Here are some options for your church.
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Overcoming the Awkwardness of Youth Ministry
Nearly every youth leader I’ve ever met wants to mentor teenagers. Hopefully, that’s why they signed up for youth ministry in the first place. But working with teenagers can be intimidating, and make you feel awkward.
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