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Many may think heavenly-mindedness would make a person detached and ineffective in this present earthly life. The opposite was true for the apostle Paul. He had character, contentment, and conviction that we would all long for, but the factors that enabled these blessings for him are common to all believers and will bring you life, hope, and joy.

We must understand sin, but we also need to understand temptation and how it relates to our sin. Temptation is not a friendly voice but a deadly invitation. To better understand the nature of temptation, let’s consider what it isn’t and what it is.

Jen Wilkin discusses how the ideals of individualism, personal fulfillment, and self-directed paths to happiness can negatively affect family relationships. Wilkin teaches parents how to regain a deep focus on the shared space we call home and foster a family environment of biblical values, love, safety, and true identity in Christ.

Not all short-term mission trips are created equal, but such trips can benefit all involved parties. Walking through these diagnostic questions can help you have a trip that is more likely to have a lasting gospel impact for your good, the good of the workers you are supporting, and the good of the people you serve. 

Finally discover the solution to the stone paradox. This video helps you explain why the concept of an all-powerful God makes logical sense, even if God can't create an unliftable rock.

If you can fog a mirror and procure a keyboard, you’re welcome to write anything you want. Sound like a recipe for disaster? It is. It isn’t the online engagement of secular people that’s a problem; it’s the posts of Christians I’m concerned with. The majority of what I witness them posting is unbecoming of a follower of Jesus. Even posts that contain truth or appropriate correction often lack grace, kindness, or humility. So, before you post that next reply, consider these three things.

Our most satisfying days of work are an echo of Eden and a foretaste of the New Jerusalem. One day, we will labor again as we were created to labor. And we will sabbath as we were created to sabbath. Our labor will not frustrate, and our rest will not bore. Only on our best days do we get a glimpse of the joyful labor to come.

I’m deeply persuaded that one of the reasons we aren’t as effective as we could be in our witness is because we have forgotten who we are. Yes, we need reminders to be bold. Yes, we should improve our apologetics so we can reason for and defend the Christian faith. But it’s essential that, all the while, you acknowledge that you are more like your non-Christian neighbor than unlike them. 

I often interact with people who go back and forth on whether or not going to counseling would be a good idea. They see some of the perceived cons, like time, but often might not see all of the reasons why it is beneficial. Here are some basic reasons why it is good to go to counseling.

14 Bible passages to focus your mind and heart on the Lord as you end your day.