Discover how the Ten Commandments play into God’s plan of salvation
In light of Christ’s sacrifice on the Cross, it’s easy to assume the Ten Commandments don’t apply to us today. Let's look at the apostle Paul’s treatise on the balance between law and grace, and find that the commandments play a vital role in God’s plan of salvation. A study of Romans 7.
From Icky Insects to our Great God
By Megan Low, Australia On my way to church yesterday, I spotted a worm dangling from a tree. I watched it as I approached and saw that it was slowly climbing up the invisible thread that it had produced. At first I was laughing at it. For the worm was no bigger than three-quarters [...]
Momma’s Rules
I met a delightful woman named “Momma Charlie,” who has raised a dozen or so foster kids. These youngsters were assigned to her by the courts, and she gave them a home with stability, guidance, and love. She told me that every time a new child arrived, the first order of business was to explain “Momma’s Rules.” These included behavioral standards, plus chores that would provide much-needed help in the busy household while teaching accountability to kids with little previous training.
From Icky Insects to our Great God
By Megan Low, Australia On my way to church yesterday, I spotted a worm dangling from a tree. I watched it as I approached and saw that it was slowly climbing up the invisible thread that it had produced. At first I was laughing at it. For the worm was no bigger than three-quarters [...]
When We Love Too Much: Escaping The Control Of Codependency
Years ago, the term codependency was associated with family members of chemically addicted people. Today, it is applied to a much broader group—those who struggle with controlling others or being controlled by others. In this booklet, counselor Jeff Olson helps you discover how you can be free from the stresses and anxieties of codependency and how to get on the path to a better way of living with God and others.
Divorce & Remarriage: What Does the Bible Teach?
There are many mixed messages on the issue of marriage and divorce, even within the Christian community. In this booklet, author Herb Vander Lugt helps to bring clarity to the subject as he shares what the Bible actually teaches about divorce and remarriage. Gain a better understanding of how you can deal with a failed marriage in a way that will protect the name of Christ and work for your good.
When A Spouse Is Unfaithful
In a society that glamorizes extramarital affairs, protecting your marriage relationship from a breach of trust or dealing with the pain of unfaithfulness can be overwhelming. In this booklet, counselor Tim Jackson offers help and healing to marriages devastated by the snare of disloyalty. Gain understanding of the various aspects of false relationships, and discover how you can apply biblical principles to help you walk through the process of restoration.
A Plea For Prayer
A missionary recently visited the Bible study I was attending. She described what it had been like to pack up her household, part with friends, and relocate to a distant country. When she and her family arrived, they were greeted with a flourishing drug-trade and hazardous roadways. The language barrier brought on bouts of loneliness. They contracted four different stomach viruses. And her oldest daughter narrowly escaped death after falling through a railing on an unsafe stairwell. They needed prayer.
When Trust Is Lost: Healing For Victims Of Sexual Abuse
Sexual abuse is one of the few crimes that brings more shame to the victim than to the offender—the devastating loss of innocence and relationship can last a lifetime. Discover how you can find hope that leads to healing and peace as Dan Allender, professor of counseling at Western Seminary in Seattle, shares a process of recovery for both victims and offenders.
How the Ten Commandments point us to Christ
Some may think the Ten Commandments are archaic rules that don’t apply to our lives today. Discover how the commandments are an integral part of the bigger picture of God’s work through history, and ultimately point us to Christ.
All That Is Precious
Throughout my life, I’ve accumulated a lot of stuff. I have boxes of things that at one time were important but over time have lost their intrigue. And, as an unrepentant collector, I’ve realized that the thrill is in searching for and acquiring a new piece to add to the collection. Then my attention turns toward the hunt for the next item.
Let’s take a panoramic view of the Law and it’s place in our salvation
On the surface, the rules and regulations of the Old Testament may seem rigid and impractical. But seen in a larger context, they’re actually part of God’s perfect design! Let's take a fresh perspective on the Ten Commandments.
Come On You, Hull!
By Sean Tong, UK The English Premier League is the most watched football league in the world, broadcast in 212 territories to 643 million homes and a TV audience of 4.7 billion people. Winning the promotion to the Premier League is a big deal and a big prize! My team, Hull City, is currently in [...]
When Words Hurt
The destructive power of words can be a crushing force in a marriage—or in any relationship. In this booklet, counselor Jeff Olson helps you get a better understanding of the way words can be used as an instrument of building up or a weapon of tearing down. Find out how you can overcome the pain of verbal abuse and diffuse conflict in your relationship as you explore the power of words between husbands and wives.
