The right reaction to unfair criticism

The famous English evangelist George Whitefield learned that it was more important to please God than men.

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Staying steady in the ups and downs of life

Many years ago, the Grand Rapids Press reported a story about a man who owned a small foreign car.

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Overcoming the fear of sharing the gospel

A condemned prisoner awaiting execution was given the usual privilege of choosing his last meal. The prison guards looked in bewilderment when the meal arrived. It was a plate full of mushrooms!

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What It Really Means to Finish Well

In contrast, one of the best examples of someone who finished their life well, other than Jesus, was the apostle Paul. One of the reasons for his success in honoring Jesus to the very end of his life was his single-minded focus and determination.

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Where to find the strength you need to keep going

Years ago when the New York Yankees were managed by Ralph Houk, baseball game schedules were much more demanding.

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The key to avoiding spiritual blindness

In November of 1991, a freak dust storm caused a massive pileup along Interstate 5 near Coalinga, California.

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Overcoming the dangers of distraction

A former police officer tells of the tactics of roving bands of thieves: They enter the store as a group.

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How to overcome death and gain life

The family of Harry Bliss surely had no clue that their mourning would inaugurate a tide of death rarely seen before in human history.

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How to live free from guilt and shame

The scene was the San Diego Superior Court. Two men were on trial for armed robbery, and the final witness had been brought up to testify against them.

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What does it mean to be free in Christ?

A little boy had fallen ill and stayed home from school one afternoon. His mother was concerned he’d get behind, so she taught him the lesson for the day at home.

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