Dave was a department foreman at a manufacturing firm. One day his boss called him into the office and said, “Dave, as you know, things are a bit slow these days. I realize you have worked hard and run one of the best departments in the company, but my orders are to cut one supervisor, …
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Seth was an atheist. He struggled with pride and thought he was “a good enough person” that he didn’t need to worry about anything else. But that all changed… Seth saw one of our advertisements and was drawn to an article sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ. After spending some time mulling over what …
Anger Be angry, and yet do not sin, do not let the sun go down on your anger, and do not give the devil an opportunity. (Ephesians 4:26-27, NASB95) Control your temper, for anger labels you a fool. (Ecclesiastes 7:9, NLT2) But I say, if you are even angry with someone, you are subject to …
There are many ways people may let their appetites get out of control. A mother might spend far more time working out at the gym than she needs to keep in shape, neglecting her family responsibilities in the process. A young person might love the adrenaline rush from thrill-seeking activities, such as extreme skiing and …
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Are you struggling with some form of overindulgence? We have outlined a five-step process to help you change and heal in this area of your life. Take all the time you need with each of the steps in this article. Step 1: Adopt a Correct View of God If you are overindulgent with yourself, it …
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King Solomon, who is described in the Bible as the wisest and richest of men, wrote of his efforts to taste of everything life has to offer. He sampled wisdom, mirth and pleasure, wine and folly; he built houses, vineyards, orchards, gardens. He had servants and maidens, silver and gold. The Book of Ecclesiastes contains …
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Anger Be angry, and yet do not sin, do not let the sun go down on your anger, and do not give the devil an opportunity. (Ephesians 4:26-27, NASB95) Control your temper, for anger labels you a fool. (Ecclesiastes 7:9, NLT2) But I say, if you are even angry with someone, you are subject to …
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Addicted to porn? Giving in to sexual temptation? Feeling shame? Sex misused can destroy your relationships and your health. Immorality’s family of behaviors includes lust, premarital sex, adultery, pornography, homosexuality, and immodesty. These can be replaced by purity. Discover how to overcome immorality in its various forms through time-tested insights that really work! Self-Test Are …
Maria hated Christians, and thought the New Testament accounts of Jesus were mythical. One day Maria searched the web looking for evidence against Jesus. What she discovered was just the opposite. Listen to Maria’s own words: “I have been a skeptic for many years looking for information to prove Christianity a lie. Yet I have …
Many young people are being taught that science has proven there is no God. One of those is a young student from Canada, named Derek, who didn’t believe God exists. “Hello, I’m Derek, a 17 year-old boy from Canada. I feel like I have so much to say, so I will try to put it …