Why we shouldn’t fear getting to know God better

Social scientists say there are four levels of friendship: acquaintances, casual friends, close friends, and intimate friends. The level ...

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What to do when you can’t see God

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Years ago, my parents and I were walking with my children around our town’s fall festival. My dad pushed the double stroller in cas...

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Spending time with a God who loves you

I lived under the assumption that God was irritated with me for most of my life. While I never said it outright, I believed in the deepes...

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Have I gotten this provision thing all wrong?

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Have you ever wondered where God was in the middle of a tough situation? Why He didn’t seem to hold up His end of the deal? Why you...

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Will God give you everything you need?

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Once you’ve seen God’s provision in tangible ways, it’s easy to see that you can’t afford to not tithe. At least,...

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How to heal the broken lens abusive fathers leave

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“Abuse from my earthly father makes it hard for me to see any father as good, including God.” If this is you, if you struggl...

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Our God is a present father

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You know that feeling when you are with someone you love? Whether it be a best friend, a parent, spouse, or family member, when you love ...

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Why you can trust your heavenly Father’s discipline

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I don’t need to explain to my kids when I get out of the Chick-fil-A drive before getting them a treat because they know their...

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Think God won’t understand what you’re going through?

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I like to think that I have a great relationship with my teenage daughter. We talk through things, we laugh together, we have fun.  ...

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God is already pleased with you — really, He is

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Most of us were trying to make a father proud long before we knew Jesus.  Maybe your father has always been present in your life. ...

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What you can learn about Jesus from His name

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The first word most of us learned to write was our name. Names help us identify each other and tell us about the relationships we share. ...

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How to spend time with God

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The phrase “quiet time” is tossed around causally in most Christian circles. But if you didn’t grow up in church, you&r...

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