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The conflict between a mother-in-law and her daughter-in-law has existed throughout all of history. In the Old Testament, Rebekah complained that her daughters-in-law were making her so miserable, she'd rather be dead. Now, thousands of years later, we're still complaining about our in-laws, often even...

An extrovert will make friends when in line buying coffee. A shared love of warm beverages becomes the topic at hand, and then maybe a few day-to-day pleasantries are exchanged as well. But, what if that person standing behind you asks about the sticky subjects in your life—faith, belief systems, morals,...

Jesus was fully God and fully human, but sometimes we forget the human part and focus solely on the divine. In this 42-day study from Samantha Chambo, learn from the life of Jesus as told in the gospel of Luke. Samantha reminds us of his humanity by beginning with the temptation of Jesus. She then...

Even in countries where women now serve in the military and there are few barriers to women doing any job, there can be difficulties in a woman finding her place to serve in the church. Rev. Jacqueline Dje Dje opened the door for women to serve as pastors in the French-speaking areas of West Africa....

Sermons on Isaiah is a collection of sermons about selected passages of Scripture in the book of Isaiah prepared from manuscripts of sermon notes by Dr. Phineas F. Bresee. The outlines, notes and fuller discussions within were originally intended to serve as aids to Dr. Bresee in his own preparation...

It's a balancing act. If you're a bivocational pastor, you are familiar with the stresses, complications, and unique hurdles that come with bivocational ministry. You have a special calling. In The Art and Practice of Bivocational Ministry, Dennis Bickers renders sound advice to help bivocational...

At the dawn of the twentieth century, as human knowledge and progress were lauded and many predicted the demise of Christianity, Christian leaders and thinkers spoke up fervently for the Christian faith. While acknowledging the achievements of modernity, these astute Christ-followers eloquently affirmed...

When God established His covenant with Israel, He gave them a calendar of observances and festivals to celebrate so they would always remember their historical journey, their salvation, and, most importantly, their God. Like the Jewish calendar, the Christian year continues the celebration of God's covenant...

"A recovery of the old sense of sin is essential to Christianity. Christ takes it for granted that men are bad. Until we really feel this assumption of His to be true, though we are part of the world He came to save, we are not part of the audience to whom His words are addressed." --C.S. Lewis.Pride...envy...anger...lust...gluttony...sloth...avarice...C.S....

As a child, C. S. Lewis caught glimpses of a "truer-than life world," a realm drenched with what he could only call "joy." As a teen, inspired by George McDonald's Phantases, he "saw the bright shadow coming out of the book into the real world and resting there, transforming all common things and yet...

Life is a lot like laundry. It can pile up quickly and, when neglected too long, can get really stinky. Society encourages women to do it all-offering advice and tips on how to prioritize and organize every area of their lives. But too often-just like laundry-the demands of life cause them to cram everything...

The preteen years are a time of change, curiosity, and skepticism--which leaves many parents wondering how they can inform their preteen's spiritual development. With A Faith of Their Own: An Experience Guide for Parents and Preteens, authors Chris Folmsbee and Tony Myles offer practical ways for parents...

If you are the parent of a preteen, you may feel as if you are the only person in the world trying to deal with this almost-grown stranger in your home. You might describe your preteen as opinionated, sometimes defiant, seeking independence one day and totally dependent on you the next, inquisitive,...

My Objection to a Sinning Religion is split into two parts - the first and shorter section illustrates why Christians should believe in the ability to live free of sin during this life by using both Scripture and logic. It is based on a number of passages which indicate distinctions between pure and...