The creation of the human race was the central object of God’s creative purpose from the beginning. In an important sense, everything else was created for humanity, and every step of creation up to that point had one main purpose: to prepare a perfect environment for Adam.
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Read MoreWhy should we choose companionship over loneliness? Companionship offers us protection when we are under siege. Solomon wrote in Ecclesiastes 4:12, “If one can overpower him who is alone, two can resist him. A cord of three strands is not quickly torn apart.”
Read MoreWhere do you see yourself in five? Ten? Twenty? Thirty years? This question pops up everywhere from job interviews, relationships, to financial planning. Knowing where you’re going is not only seen as responsible, but it’s expected. So, we do everything in our power to create and maintain this ‘life plan,’ erasing as much uncertainty as possible along the way.
Read MoreJuly 4 marks the 243rd anniversary of the signing of America’s Declaration of Independence. Over the years, our presidents have spoken freely about the centrality of God’s Word, the certainty of God’s providence, and the reality of God’s blessing.
Read MoreDuring His last days on earth, Jesus gave His disciples an impossible order to “love as God loves.”
Read MoreThe opportunity to bring the Gospel message of hope and peace to people around the world during this pandemic has been an exceptional privilege!
Read MoreA while ago, a group of seminary students were given the task of organizing the Ten Commandments in their perceived order of importance.
Read MoreRecently, we began a series about overcoming our fears—those thoughts that arise, shake our world, and fill us with anxiety. We began with the debilitating thought:“I am all alone. No one is going to help me.”
Read MoreAs the world tries to quickly unfold out of a time of quarantine, the word phase is often used to denote who can do what. Haircuts are a hot commodity, gyms are tricky , and a dining out experience is appreciated more than ever. Every person and family is in their own different phase, regardless of the CDC requirements. It's a comfort level thing. Even shopping for essentials can be a challenge. I ran into ...
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