How to Please God in a People-Pleasing World

Pleasing God in a People-Pleasing World

When you are called to a life on the mission field, be it in America, the Middle East, Europe, or the heart of Africa, I think there’s a natural desire to make the people around you happy, and rightly so. Being a missionary, or just being a CHRISTIAN who loves...

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How to Make Better Decisions

How to Make Better Decisions

Jennell Houts We make hundreds of decisions each day. From what to wear to work or eat for breakfast, to what kind of car to buy, or who to invite to a party. Of course, there are incredibly important decisions like who to marry or whether to move to a...

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Is it wrong to want money?

Is it Wrong to Want Money?

Jennell Houts Money is a controversial topic in many churches. Some churches teach that being rich is a sin, while others preach that it’s God’s will for them to be rich. Obviously there’s a disconnect here, so which is true? And how do we know? It’s important to understand what...

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5 parenting lessons from our heavenly father

5 Parenting Lessons from our Heavenly Father

Kim Thompson-Pinder My kids are adults now, and I am so proud of the beautiful, kind, responsible people that they have become. I am so thankful to the Lord that He taught my husband and me how to parent at each stage of their life. There were so many times...

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Overcoming a crisis of faith

Overcoming a Crisis of Faith

Kim Thompson-Pinder Stephanie sat looking out of her window as the tears poured down cheeks. “How could this have happened? God, what did I do to deserve this?” Part of her was numb and could barely function. The other part of her was so mad and sad that she just...

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Which Books of the Bible Should I Read First?

Which Books of the Bible Should I Read First?

Kim Thompson-Pinder You have just received your first Bible, and you excitedly sit down to read it. You can’t wait to read God’s Word. You are hungry for it, but where to start? If you are like most people, you start at the beginning with Genesis. You read the stories...

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