6 Ways to Please God

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Did you know that God is easier to please than people? The Bible makes it clear. We can start with these six ways to please God.

Why is God late?

Why is God late? Alarm clock

Why is God late? How can we maintain our faith in him when God delays answering our prayers? The account of Lazarus’ death in John 11 provides helpful insight.

Effective Evangelism: Encouragement for a Wavering Witness

A Christian woman demonstrating effective evangelism by reading the Bible with an unbeliever

Evangelism is hard for me. While some people effortlessly direct conversations to the gospel of Jesus Christ, I flounder with words, doubt the efficacy of my testimony, and sometimes hesitate to talk about my faith because I fear it may offend or the timing may not be appropriate. Most of us know someone for whom […]

The Cure for Backseat Drivers

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An uptight backseat driver reminded me of a calming truth from God’s Word—it’s possible to “be still” because God is trustworthy.

Productivity & Pleasing God

productivity and pleasing God

The Bible offers a hopeful perspective on productivity and success. Our efforts are not wasted, regardless of the results.

How to Love Like Jesus

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Loving others seems easy when they love us well in return. But Jesus demonstrated a different love. These 4 truths help us love like Jesus.

Mashed Potatoes on the Ceiling

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It’s unlikely you’ve ever had to scrub dried mashed potatoes off your ceiling, but I have. Let me tell you how it happened and how it relates to the gospel.