Civil war, disease, and poverty were wreaking havoc on those living in China during the 19th Century. Each year millions of men, women, and children died from these terrible living …
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Truly Counting the Cost
During the heyday of Communism, millions of Christians around the world were persecuted and thousands were even killed for their faith. Under those regimes, becoming a Christian was a risky …
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Jake is a Great Christian
By most definitions, Jake is a model Christian. He doesn’t swear. He doesn’t go out drinking, nor does he run around with wild women. Further, Jake hasn’t ever gossiped one …
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Thomas à Kempis on Spiritual Life
“If you aim at a fervent spiritual life, then you too must turn your back on the crowds as Jesus did. The only man who can safely appear in public …
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Lots of people – including Christians – have lots of reasons for not going to church. In reality, they’re nothing more than lame, hollow excuses. For proof, just take a …
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The Powerful Preaching of D.L. Moody
If we know anything about D. L. Moody, it’s that he was one of the greatest evangelists and preachers of the modern era. He could weave truth and love in …
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What 92% of Americans Have in Common
If you had to guess, what percentage of Americans would you say believe in God? 30 percent? 50 percent? 70 percent? Well, according to a recent poll from Gallup, 92% …
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Have you ever heard people complain, “I just can’t seem to hear God when I pray,” or “I’m not sure God speaks to me…or anyone for that matter”? That’s a …
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What Would Donald Say?
No, this isn’t my attempt at a spinoff of the world-famous WWJD bracelet; I was just thinking about what Donald Trump would say to lots of Christians if he were …
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…Even Death on a Cross!
Today, Christians wear lavish, golden crosses around their necks, and decorate their homes with the same wooden icons. Almost every church in the world has this symbol displayed front and …