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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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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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The teaching of God’s Word, the fellowship of God’s people, and the sanctification of God’s children are among the essential characteristics of a Christ-centered church. Unfortunately, for many churches today, the Gospel is not at the heart of their ministry. How can we be certain that our local churches are rooted firmly in Scripture and the Gospel’s centrality?

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“Prepare to be redirected, challenged and stirred.” —Alistair Begg

What would it have been like to travel along the road with Jesus and the disciples as they moved toward the most pivotal point in all of human history—the crucifixion?

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Alistair Begg, in his book Lasting Love, writes, “Physical intimacy and romantic love are not what keeps couples together. It’s the emotional and spiritual aspects that make a marriage sweet.”

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In the beginning, way back at its birth,
God created the heavens and cooked up the earth.
Without a big-bang or a pop or a fizz—
out of nothing at all—He made all that there is!

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It’s humbling to think that God longs to talk to us through His Word, the Bible. No matter who we are or how many times we’ve been less than responsive to His calling, He moves purposefully toward us, still befriending us—through a book!

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The book of Ruth may be one of the loveliest short stories ever written, telling an unforgettable tale of purity, faithfulness, innocence, loyalty, duty, and love. Yet it is set in dark times: the final verse of the book of Judges, which precedes Ruth in the Bible, tells us that “in those days there was no king in Israel. Everyone did what was right in his own eyes.” As one commentator writes, the time was marked by “violent invasions, apostate religion, unchecked lawlessness, and tribal civil war.”

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