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Can Christians Wear Bikinis?

In the modern west, bikinis are a common sight on beaches, at community pools, and on television. Sometimes, it seems that bikinis get smaller each year, covering less and less with each redesign. In some environments, it might even be common for a woman wearing only a bikini to stop into a store or a…

Will God Forgive an Apostate?

Jesus came to deliver us from our sins by offering himself as a sacrifice so we could be forgiven. And scripture is filled with promises of God’s immeasurable forgiveness and grace being poured out on us over and over. But scripture also pronounces judgment on those who depart from the faith, a sin known as…

How Can God Love Me When I Hate Myself?

Whether you grew up in the church or came to Christ as an adult, one of the truths about God that we all are reminded of over and over is His complete, unconditional, perfect love for each of us. Yet many of us have a hard time grasping what it means to be loved by…

Can God Restore a Broken Relationship?

Relationships are messy. As imperfect people, too often we let our selfish ideas and shortcomings drive our actions, which often causes us to hurt the people closest to us. Sometimes the wounds are so severe that they damage—or even destroy—our relationships. When this happens, can God restore a broken relationship? And what can we do…

Can Christians Believe in Angel Numbers?

Have you ever had someone point out a pattern of repeating numbers to you, perhaps on a clock or a cash register, and call it an “angel number”? Perhaps you had no idea what this meant, so that person suggested that the numbers meant that an angel was conveying a secret message to you. As…

Why has Christianity Declined?

For centuries, Christianity has been a dominant and influential force in the West. But since the late 2oth century, the church has seen a steady decline in membership and attendance, and congregations are disbanding at a record pace. What is driving this decline in Christianity? And what, if anything, should Christians be doing about it?…

Can Christians Go to Mecca?

Mecca is recognized across the world as an important site in the Islam religion. Muslims face Mecca when they pray, and they are required to visit the site at least once. Many Christians, out of curiosity or for the sake of better understanding our Muslim friends, express a desire to visit Mecca for themselves. But…

Can Christians Play Video Games?

From mobile apps to home consoles to entire virtual worlds, video games have become a lasting mainstay in our culture. Even e-sports venues, leagues, and TV channels have emerged to give gaming significant prominence and credibility. How should Christians approach video games? Should we avoid video games altogether? And if we decide to play, which…

How Many Times Will God Forgive Me?

If you’re a regular reader, then you know that forgiveness is a frequently addressed topic on our pages. Through the lens of forgiveness, we have examined doubt, anger, lying, and even murder as we have explored how God helps us to overcome these sins and their burdens. As we meditate on God’s forgiveness in these…

How Many Times is Hell Mentioned in the Bible?

Throughout history, the topic of hell has fascinated people of all cultures. As Christians examine what the Bible says about hell, they don’t always agree on the implications and meaning of hell. One reason for this disagreement is that “hell” doesn’t appear uniformly across different English translations. So how many times is hell mentioned in…