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Are We Promised Prosperity?

Albert Mohler — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 02:00:00 GMT

I must wonder how many other Christians -- far removed theologically from Charismatic prosperity theology -- might have bought into a very different prosperity theology. Do we now think that prosperity is our right?

Studying Righteousness in Galatians: Faith, Law & Spirit

The NLT Study Bible — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 05:37:00 GMT

What do people need to do to earn God's favor? Do Christians need to keep the OT law in order to become mature followers of Christ? Delve into the answers with commentary from the new NLT Study Bible.

How to Hear God's Voice

Whitney Hopler — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 05:40:00 GMT

If you've ever said Speak, Lord, I'm Listening you'll want to take note of some of the many different ways you may hear from God.

Pastor Appreciation Month: Invest in a Pastor's Life

Keith Manuel — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 05:59:00 GMT

There are pastors who are struggling in our cities. Men who need someone to come alongside them. This is the perfect month to do so.

If I Were the Devil...

Daniel Henderson — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 05:09:00 GMT

I've thought a lot about the tactics of our enemy. I want to consider one aspect of his work by postulating what I might do if I were in his shoes.

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Transformation Garden - Oct. 13, 2008

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 05:37:00 GMT

No Such Thing as a Little White Lie The lip of truth shall be established forever: but a lying tongue is but for a moment (Prov. 12: 19). Do I live a truth-filled life?

Answers for Each Day - Oct. 12, 2008

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 05:07:00 GMT

Showers of Blessings I will cause showers to come down in their season; there shall be showers of blessing (Ezek. 34:26). You may feel like you are in a season of drought, but...

Daily Disciples Devotional - Oct. 11, 2008

Sat, 11 Oct 2008 05:24:00 GMT

Not Our Favorite Word Wives, submit to your own husbands, as is fitting in the Lord (Col. 3:18). We must place our feelings about the word 'submit' before God and ask Him to help us.

UpWords - Week of Oct. 10-16

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 05:29:00 GMT

He is Waiting in the Midst of the Storm "Lord, if it's really you, tell me to come to you by walking on water" (Matt. 14:28). As long as Jesus is one of many options, He is no option.

Living Free - Oct. 9, 2008

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 05:18:00 GMT

Temper Control A man's wisdom gives him patience; it is to his glory to overlook an offense (Prov. 19:11). We need to avoid getting offended when people don't act the way they should.

Too Short and Too Long Not to Laugh

Dr. Ray Pritchard — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 05:14:00 GMT

Given all the problems, pressures, worries and fears that we all share right now, it’s easy to spend our days in a perpetual frown. But even now—perhaps especially now—we need to laugh.

How to Pray for Your Grandchildren

Dr. Ray Pritchard — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 03:20:00 GMT

Some friends in Bellingham, Washington are going to be praying the prayers of Paul for their children and grandchildren for the next 21 days. I think that's an excellent idea.

I've Finally Gone to the Dogs

John Shore — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 06:16:00 GMT

"'Oh, no,' said one of my lunch-mates, an author of "Christian Living"-type books. 'I've done work like that before. It drives you crazy. You have to turn everything that happens to you into a little story lesson about God.'"

SARAH PALIN GUILTY: Ethics Violation

Richard Abanes — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 10:35:00 GMT

A 10-week, bipartisan investigation committee finds Palin guilty of ethics violations.

Time to Close Our Eyes

Dr. Ray Pritchard — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 04:42:00 GMT

Perhaps we all need to close our eyes for a moment so we can refocus them on something other than politics and the stock market.

Where is God in the Midst of Crisis?

Jen Booth — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 07:17:00 GMT

Storms will confront us many times in our lives, expected and unexpected. They seem fueled by evil, and we find ourselves forgetting God and hiding from the chaos, defenseless. That is the place the enemy wants us to be...

Why Adopt?

Natalie Nichols Gillespie — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 07:19:00 GMT

As little girls, most women I know dreamed of adopting a baby someday. I did, but as I grew up, married, and began my own family, those dreams of adoption faded...

Finding the Positives in Your Problems

Dr. Gary Smalley — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 07:47:00 GMT

I once counseled a young wife who had been sexually attacked when she was a young girl. I could see by the expression on her face that she was still discouraged and distressed about the incident and embarrassed to talk about it. Feeling she had been cheated in life, she was somewhat resentful that God had allowed such a horrible thing to happen...

Expert Worriers: Put Away the Crystal Ball

Carolyn Mahaney and Nicole Whitacre — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 07:30:00 GMT

Advanced worriers, let’s find relief with this refreshing, strengthening and heart-reviving promise: “Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand” (Is. 41:10).

Finding God in the Everyday Tasks of Homemaking

Sandy Coughlin — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 07:05:00 GMT

I was recently challenged by a reader’s comment: Sometimes I get overwhelmed with the many tasks of homemaking ... What can we do to kick start ourselves into being excited over our callings as homemakers?

Breaking the Bank: How Safe Are Your Savings?

Austin Pryor — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 05:55:00 GMT

Given the current struggles in the banking industry, it's worth adding up how much you actually do have in any single bank, and, if necessary, taking steps to protect it...

How Should We Manage Our Debts?

David Cowan — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 05:01:00 GMT

In the business world in general and on Wall Street in particular, debt is part of managing money. What is the Christian’s attitude toward debt? And should we be generous in helping people mired in debt?

He Said-She Said: Relationships with Non-Christians

Cliff Young & Laura MacCorkle — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 05:00:00 GMT

“What are your thoughts on relationships with non-Christians, especially with the opposite sex? How good of friends should we become?” Find out what “He” and “She” have said in response.

Loving the Unloving Spouse

Paul Coughlin — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 05:06:00 GMT

We sometimes fail to live our lives with the appropriate level of passion and urgency. And the tender place where this neglect often wounds us the worst is in an apathetic marriage...

Reside in the Glory of Your Reality

Kenny Luck — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 05:07:00 GMT

You might be thinking, "I don't want God to use that part of my life!" God's reply is, "That is exactly what I want to use!"

After God's Heart

Debbie Przybylski — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 05:17:00 GMT

We live in a world of busy people concerned with a multitude of life issues. But in the midst of all this chaos, what is really important in life? David's primary occupation was to seek God and His beauty.

Psalm 91's Tremendous Promise

Cinde Lucas — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 05:01:00 GMT

The 91st Psalm carries with it a tremendous promise for those who choose to make God their dwelling place and choose to put their entire trust in Him.

Defining Worship, Part 3: Worship as Encounter

Bob Kauflin — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 05:00:00 GMT

What do we anticipate as we walk through the doors of our meeting place on Sunday morning? Are we thinking about friends we need to catch up with, responsibilities we've been given, or how we can't wait to watch the game that afternoon?

What Are We Singing: More Precious than Silver

Eva Marie Everson — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 05:08:00 GMT

In her song, More Precious than Silver, Lynn DeShazo explores a number of elements created by God and considered of great value—silver, gold, diamonds. But did you know the song came to be because of a French fry?

Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus

Lucy Neeley Adams — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 05:02:00 GMT

We who live the Christian life can see Jesus through eyes of faith even before we get to heaven. After my born-again experience, I remember the first time I sang a familiar chorus in my church...