Defeating Pornography

We, as followers of Christ, need to fight this dangerous attack on our soul and be proactive in talking, preparing, and helping our youth overcome it as well. Porn distorts what is good and normal. It turns others into mere objects to be used for our pleasure. It ruins relationships, destroys true intimacy, and has the power to steal your soul. This sin is a like a giant weed growing in our garden. While it may start small, almost innocently, it soon becomes so large and intrusive that it begins to drive out the good plants that should be growing there. With the help of God and his Word, we need to take steps to do something about it.

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Biblically Addressing the Transgender Topic

Transgenderism is a quickly escalating topic in America. It was huge news when Bruce Jenner became Caitlyn. Then, schools started to be challenged as transgender students filed complaints and lawsuits about using the locker room and bathroom of their choosing. Soon state governments began passing "bathroom" laws, which many people view as common sense, while others see them as hateful and discriminatory. Now large corporations are joining in and fighting back against states that pass these laws and putting out press releases that transgender people are free to use the bathroom of their choosing at their stores.

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Biblically Addressing Terrorism

Terrorism has drastically affected Americans in the 21st century. It seems there are constant news stories of one gruesome attack after another, which can leave us all feeling overwhelmed and scared. With attacks in hotels, malls, restaurants, concerts and even churches around the world, one can be left feeling that no place is safe from terrorism. So as Christians, how do we cope with terrorism? How do we encourage our young people who may be asking us tough questions? How do we walk out our faith in Jesus in an increasingly dark and dangerous world? Let's look to God and his Word for our answers.

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