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Category Archives: Discipleship

The God of Second Chances

By Dr. Tony Evans Has God ever said something to you, or asked you to do something, that you didn’t like or didn’t want to do? You knew you heard him clearly, but you also knew that you weren’t really into his request, demand, or expectation. In fact, to you it seemed like God was […]

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Keep Your Eyes on the Prize

By Dr. Tony Evans Have you ever watched The Price is Right? There is a particular game on that show called Plinko. Contestants drop giant chips down a slanted board covered in wooden spikes. At its bottom are nine slots, each labeled with a different cash prize amount, ranging in value. The goal is to […]

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The Significance of God’s Name for You: An Interview with Esther Fleece Allen

How does the Bible place value on names? What’s the difference between divinely appointed names and hurtful labels bestowed by circumstances? How can a God-given name for you boldly declare freedom from your past and hope for your future? Do you let the truth of who you are be overshadowed by your relationship status, your […]

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You’re Never Beyond Repair

By Nona Jones The Bible says that we are fearfully and wonderfully made, meaning we were crafted with loving care and precision by the hands of God. But when people we look to for affirmation of our worth treat us as though we’re expendable to them, it crushes our soul and fractures our identity. I […]

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Bible Connection Podcast: Love Heals Everybody—Becca Stevens and Thistle Farms

Bible Gateway presents the Bible Connection Podcast, where we talk about the Bible and how it connects to every facet of life. Becca Stevens, Episcopal priest, author, and founder of Thistle Farms, has been recognized as a Champion of Change by the White House as well as the 2016 Hero of the Year by CNN. […]

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Live God’s Presence and Change Your Life: An Interview with Mike Novotny

How can the sentence “GOD is here” be the key to more happiness, less boredom, more rest, less rush, more love, less drama, more peace, less fear? How should you change your perspective from merely enjoying the good moments in your life to worshiping the God who is right here, right now? Bible Gateway interviewed […]

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Moved by the Holy Spirit

By O.S. Hawkins We often speak of Paul writing the book of Romans, or John writing the Revelation, or Luke writing Acts. But the truth is, they, along with all the other Bible writers, were simply God’s instruments through whom he gave us his Word. The Bible declares that “all Scripture is given by inspiration […]

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How to Be a Gardener and Ambassador for Christ: An Interview with Gregory Koukl

How do you have a conversation with someone who is intent on proving Christianity wrong and won’t accept the Bible as a source of authority? How can you artfully regain control of discussions, keeping them moving forward in constructive ways, comfortably and graciously maneuvering through the minefields of a challenging dialogue to get people thinking […]

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Preparing Yourself for Life’s Next Storm

By Esther Fleece Allen After Joel and I began dating in Oxford, he asked me if I would consider moving to his home state so we could continue getting to know one another. While I was reluctant to move for a man I had just met, I wanted to get to know him better as […]

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Bible Connection Podcast: The Greatest Commandment—Love God Greatly

Bible Gateway presents the Bible Connection Podcast, where we talk about the Bible and how it connects to every facet of life. Love God Greatly is a ministry designed to help women follow the greatest commandment: to love God with all of their heart, soul, mind, and strength. Based out of founder Angela Perritt’s home […]

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