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There are few, if any, priorities more important for the believer than developing a mature faith. Pastor and theologian Sinclair Ferguson sheds light on hindrances to growing in a faith that's rooted firmly in Scripture, particularly for those of us living in a Western culture. Ferguson's book Maturity provides a practical road map for making consistent forward progress on the journey. Request your copy today from Truth For Life.

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Pastor and theologian Sinclair Ferguson discusses the long background to his book Maturity. He also explains that once we become followers of Christ, our journey to grow into mature believers is just beginning. Ferguson discusses the biblical importance of nurturing a mature faith. 

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Eric Liddell, known as the “Flying Scotsman,” is most widely known for his refusal to run on Sunday in the 1924 Olympic Games in Paris. Liddell, a committed Christian, withdrew from his strongest event, the 100 meters—a decision that would years later make him the subject of the Oscar-winning film Chariots of Fire. As an alternative, Liddell registered to run in the 400 meters instead. Just moments before the race, an American handed him a piece of paper with words from 1 Samuel 2:30, which reads, “Those who honor me I will honor.” Liddell ran the race with the verse in his hand and claimed Olympic gold and a new world record with a time of 47.6 seconds. When Eric described his race plan, he said,

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Sooner or later we all discover that adulthood isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. It turns out to be harder—and sometimes more ordinary—than we were led to believe. While we’re all familiar with midlife crises, people in their twenties and thirties are increasingly experiencing a phenomenon called the quarter-life crisis. What once seemed like the routine transition from adolescence to adulthood has changed, disrupted by new social and economic realities.

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It seems that as each generation reaches early adulthood, the world produces yet another batch of self-help books and how-to guides meant to help young men and women thrive—or at least survive! So often, though, such books leave us yearning for something more.

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The Bible says we must be prepared to give an account of our faith in the face of questions or opposition (1 Peter 3:15). That responsibility is especially important for parents or others who teach children God’s Word. Yet it can be quite a challenge to give biblical answers to questions younger people, and especially teenagers, ask on many contemporary topics. Our highly diverse society and its widespread use of social media confuse teenagers about sexual ethics, the reality and sovereignty of God, the certainty of heaven, and even issues like mental health and whether it’s okay to get a tattoo. Teens encounter a variety of messages in their daily lives. Many of them contradict God’s Word.

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The world often seems a dark, broken, and uncertain place. We frequently learn of new tragedies and conflicts that threaten to knock us off balance. In his engaging book Discovering the Good Life: The Surprising Riches Available in Christ, pastor Tim Savage reminds us that Jesus stepped into a world every bit as dark, broken, and uncertain as our own.

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Do you ever feel like obeying God’s commands is an impossible task? Do you find your attempts at obedience move quickly from determination to disappointment, to giving up and wondering what’s the point? Many Christians do.

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Perhaps the most vivid portrayal of the Christian’s journey on the road to eternity is the classic masterpiece The Pilgrim’s Progress.

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A very long time ago, right here in this world,
there was a garden.
In the garden, everything was wonderful.
The world was full of laughing
and playing and smiling and fun.
There was nothing bad, ever.
There was no one sad, ever.
And best of all… God was there!

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