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In this eye-opening message, Pastor Brian draws a compelling parallel between augmented reality technology and faith. Just as Pokémon GO revealed an unseen world through our phone cameras, faith offers a deeper perspective on reality. But can we trust this enhanced view? The sermon tackles three crucial questions about the Bible: Can we trust it? Can we understand it? Can we build our life on it? Through historical evidence, practical reading methods, and real-life applications, Pastor Brian demonstrates how taking God at His word can transform daily life. This message, featuring an intriguing clip from Joe Rogan's podcast and practical tools like the H.E.A.R. Bible study method, offers a fresh perspective on faith for both newcomers and long-time believers. Whether you're skeptical about the Bible's reliability or seeking to deepen your faith journey, this first installment of the "Augmented Reality" series provides accessible insights into becoming a faith-filled follower of Jesus.

Act(s) Now Hopeful in the Horrible Acts 6:1 - 7:60   The Horrible emerges from a superficial story (Acts 6:39; 51-53) The set-up (Acts 6:9-15) The stoning (Acts 7:54-60) Hope in the Horrible comes from the ability to see the story behind the story (Acts 6:15;7:55,60) See the move of God (Acts 7:55) See the pattern of resistance (Acts 7:51-53) See yourself in the story (Acts 7:55,56) Seeing comes from filling Pursue things that eternally matter Grace (Acts 6:8) Wisdom (Acts 6:3) Power (Acts 6:8) Faith (Acts 6:5) Holy Spirit (Acts 6:3,5; 7:55) Filling begins with transformation You must be born again (John 3:3) By Grace (Ephesians 2:8,9) Lord and Savior (Romans 10:9) Filling continues with sanctification Know Christ (Philippians 3:8) Connect to what the Lord has given to know Him more (Ps 119; Matt 6:9-13; Heb 10:25) If Christlikeness is your goal, you will not fail Followers of Christ are filled to persist The unfortunate declaration (2 Timothy 3:12) We desire stones that make us known (Acts 6:3) The reality is that some stones will be thrown Built to last Grace - a forgiving heart Wisdom - connect the dots to see the Savior Power - courage to speak Faith - seeing with the spiritual eye Holy Spirit - enlightened and guided to an ultimate place of safety Persistence in Christ leads to promotion of Christ The story is not about Stephen The story is about Stephen's Savior LifeGroup Questions: Applying the Teaching to Our Life Icebreaker: What is the headline of your week? What is one thing that stuck out to you from the sermon? In what ways are you actively pursuing Christ? How does the priority of pursuing Christ change our outlook on things that are “Christian”? Ie. church attendance, prayer, reading your Bible Can you identify an area of your life where persecution has or is most likely to occur? How have you prepared for it? What was meant by seeing the story behind the story? Why is that important in a believer's life? How does persistence in Christ lead to promotion of Christ? What is one area that Stephen was filled with that you would desire more?

In this episode, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb (@tmichaelwhalcomb) discusses the question: Science and the Bible Can't Be Reconciled, highlighting some of the logic fallacies. Tune in! #fallacy #logicfail #logic #reason #scienedandreligion --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/glossahouse/message

In this episode, we look back over the questions submitted to our web site (biblequestions.org) for the first half of this year and share some that we felt would be interesting and informative. Here are some of the questions that we will answer from the Bible: Can an Elder continue to serve if his wife dies? Or does he have to give up that position? Does the Bible teach how God expects us to treat animals and foul? In the story of David and Bathsheba, David is not punished by God for his sin. Why? There is something in the Bible about the sins of the father being passed on to the children. Can you clarify this for me please? Why has Judas received a bad reputation over the centuries? Was he not just doing Gods will, and his action the first event, in a series of events leading to Jesus' Crucifixion and Resurrection? 

Today's sermon is Three Reasons the Bible Can't Error, preached by Pastor Norman Geisler. Find more teaching from Pastor Norman at www.normangeisler.com

A new MP3 sermon from Answers in Genesis Ministries is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: The Bible Can't Be True Because the Bible Isn't True? Subtitle: Answers with Ken Ham Speaker: Ken Ham Broadcaster: Answers in Genesis Ministries Event: Radio Broadcast Date: 12/1/2022 Length: 1 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Answers in Genesis Ministries is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: The Bible Can't Be True Because the Bible Isn't True? Subtitle: Answers with Ken Ham Speaker: Ken Ham Broadcaster: Answers in Genesis Ministries Event: Radio Broadcast Date: 12/1/2022 Length: 1 min.

Does the Bible apply to our world today? How can an ancient document written thousands of years ago be true or helpful in modern times? In this episode Lance Hahn teaches through not only how the Bible CAN be read but SHOULD be read. Reading and UNDERSTANDING the Bible rightly is critical to a healthy Christian life, which is why Lance lays out 10 Biblical Insights that will transform how you read Scripture and make it come alive. 'The Lance Hahn Podcast' drops a new episode every Tuesday. Be sure to subscribe so you never miss it!

Does the Bible apply to our world today? How can an ancient document written thousands of years ago be true or helpful in modern times? In this episode Lance Hahn teaches through not only how the Bible CAN be read but SHOULD be read. Reading and UNDERSTANDING the Bible rightly is critical to a healthy Christian life, which is why Lance lays out 10 Biblical Insights that will transform how you read Scripture and make it come alive. 'The Lance Hahn Podcast' drops a new episode every Tuesday. Be sure to subscribe so you never miss it!

Welcome to Day 1529 of our Wisdom-Trek, and thank you for joining me.This is Guthrie Chamberlain, Your Guide to WisdomBible Study – Serious Study As Adults Using Footnotes – Meditation MondayWisdom - the final frontier to true knowledge. Welcome to Wisdom-Trek! Where our mission is to create a legacy of wisdom, to seek out discernment and insights, to boldly grow where few have chosen to grow before. Hello, my friend; I am Guthrie Chamberlain, your captain on our journey to increase Wisdom and Create a Living Legacy. Thank you for joining us today as we explore wisdom on our 2nd millennium of podcasts. This is Day 1529 of our Trek, and it is time for Meditation Monday. Taking time to relax, refocus, and reprioritize our lives is crucial in order to create a living legacy. For you, it may just be time alone for quiet reflection. You may utilize structured meditation practices. In my life, Meditation includes reading and reflecting on God's Word and in prayer. It is a time to renew my mind, refocus on what is most important, and making sure that I am nurturing my soul, mind, and body. As you come along with me on our trek each Meditation Monday, it is my hope and prayer that you, too, will experience a time for reflection and renewing of your mind.  We are continuing our series this week on Meditation Monday as we focus on Mastering Bible Study through a series of brief insights from Hebrew Scholar, Dr. Michael S. Heiser. Our current insights are focusing on accurately interpreting the Bible. Today let us meditate on: Bible Study – Serious Study As Adults Using Footnotes·      Insight Forty-One: Lots of Things in the Bible Can't Be Understood by Children I rarely watch television. It's not because I have some pseudo pious objection to it. For me, it's a time issue, except when it comes to sitcoms. If I were confined to a bed, I wouldn't watch a sitcom. I used to love them as a teenager, probably for the same reasons I tend to dislike them now as a parent. One of my irritations with the sitcom genre is how every adult is portrayed as a half-wit while the kids are endless sources of wisdom and clear-headed thinking. The only skills that mom and dad seem to have are getting into trouble and being smart enough to let their kids extricate them from their problems. Maybe this is why one of my pet peeves is the notion that the Bible is so simple even a child can understand it. Don't get the wrong idea—I know' that the gospel story of Jesus really can be understood at a young age. I'm talking about more than the gospel. As someone who has taught a lot in the local church and through online forums, I've heard the expression stated as a duty to avoid thinking. It is implied by many who say, “I just want to love Jesus. Why are you complicating things?” I want to love Jesus too. So I might ask, “Why are you being lazy about knowing God's Word?” Serious Bible study takes work. It can be tedious at times. It doesn't always provide an immediate payoff to address a spiritual struggle or answer a knotty question. Teddy Roosevelt once said, “Nothing in the world is worth having or worth doing unless it means effort, pain, difficulty... I have never in my life envied a human being who led an easy life. I have envied a great many people who led difficult lives and led them well.” I can relate to this quote. I've never wanted to emulate anyone who halted their study of Scripture with what their kids knew. I've sought to be like those who put real effort and sacrifice into the enterprise. As Art Linkletter used to remind television audiences, “Kids say the darnedest things.” They sure do, but I'm not expecting to hear one explain why God told Samuel to deceive Saul's men (I Samuel 16:1-5), or what Paul thought when he talked about baptism for the dead (1 Corinthians 15:29), or a long list of other things in the Bible. Discovering those answers is for...

Christians know that God is holy. Everything he does is good, just, moral and righteous. But how do we explain the apparent racism, sexism and genocide that we find in the Bible? Can we really trust God’s character? And if we cannot explain it, how do we handle the objections of our non-Christian friends, especially when it comes to social justice issues? Jo Vitale tackles this question head on and finds a loving, moral, holy God that we can trust implicitly. Jo Vitale works for RZIM. You can find excellent resources on their website www.rzim.org. Christians Engaging Culture exists to equip the Christians to give faithful answers in everyday cultural conversations and to turn those conversations to the gospel. Please tell others about this podcast and show them how to subscribe. If you are not a member of St Thomas', we invite you to look at the 'About Us' page of our website here.

Thirsty Thursday is a show we do every......wait for it......Thursday on the Marriage By Design Channel. We pick a portion of the Bible and dig into it a bit - providing some context and application that the Lord has given us for that verse pertaining to our relationship with Him, our marriage, or the raising of our family. This month we are having a look at Song of Solomon - one of only two books in the Bible (Can you name the other?) that never mentions "God" throughout the entire book. But this book has so much of importance for us as married couples and us as Christians. Let's get into that! Bible Project Overview of Song of Solomon - https://youtu.be/4KC7xE4fgOw --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/marriagebydesign/support

Thirsty Thursday is a show we do every......wait for it......Thursday on the Marriage By Design Channel. We pick a portion of the Bible and dig into it a bit - providing some context and application that the Lord has given us for that verse pertaining to our relationship with Him, our marriage, or the raising of our family. This month we are having a look at Song of Solomon - one of only two books in the Bible (Can you name the other?) that never mentions "God" throughout the entire book. But this book has so much of importance for us as married couples and us as Christians. Let's get into that! Bible Project Overview of Song of Solomon - https://youtu.be/4KC7xE4fgOw --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/marriagebydesign/support

Thirsty Thursday is a show we do every......wait for it......Thursday on the Marriage By Design Channel. We pick a portion of the Bible and dig into it a bit - providing some context and application that the Lord has given us for that verse pertaining to our relationship with Him, our marriage, or the raising of our family. This month we are having a look at Song of Solomon - one of only two books in the Bible (Can you name the other?) that never mentions "God" throughout the entire book. But this book has so much of importance for us as married couples and us as Christians. Let's get into that! Bible Project Overview of Song of Solomon - https://youtu.be/4KC7xE4fgOw --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/marriagebydesign/support

Thirsty Thursday is a show we do every......wait for it......Thursday on the Marriage By Design Channel. We pick a portion of the Bible and dig into it a bit - providing some context and application that the Lord has given us for that verse pertaining to our relationship with Him, our marriage, or the raising of our family. This month we are having a look at Song of Solomon - one of only two books in the Bible (Can you name the other?) that never mentions "God" throughout the entire book. But this book has so much of importance for us as married couples and us as Christians. Let's get into that! Bible Project Overview of Song of Solomon - https://youtu.be/4KC7xE4fgOw --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/marriagebydesign/support

Everest answers the following questions: What are the best resources for understanding the Bible? Can you share resources for understanding the Four Centers? What is the Sobagh Kriya song that you use in Breaking Broke? Why don't you open messages on your Instagram? How would you explain the involuntary movements that happen while meditating? When being 100% clear in manifesting your dream life can you accidentally block opportunities that come from unexpected places?

At one time Eric Hovind, son of Kent Hovind, used to attempt to convince non-believers that God created the universe by presenting evidence. But, his Creation Today ministry has verbally and vocally STOPPED providing evidence for creation. Instead, the show embraces presuppositional apologetics... that is, to merely assume in advance that the Bible is true and that God exists.Is this intellectually honest? What about faith? What about the Bible? Can we prove it? What role should authority play?All clips are copyright the original copyright holders and owners. Used here under fair use for commentary.Logicked - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaFNs3ETMvkmy0JahAS6WJACreation Today episodes featured -CT1-15 https://youtu.be/8dXz8a0zlagCT1-19 https://youtu.be/QLoXEYdwgRUCT2-08 https://youtu.be/TUWQLPpFoKoCT2-11 https://youtu.be/LgktZmbpFSQCT2-26 https://youtu.be/fr2SxCKjtfICT3-08 https://youtu.be/md7Q7Ff2eKQCT3-18 https://youtu.be/_dY_9I7ZcZwFollow me athttp://www.twitter.com/paulogia0http://www.facebook.com/paulogia0Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/paulogia)

Do you have questions about the Bible? Who wrote the Bible? Can the Bible be trusted? Join us as we answer these questions.

Do you have questions about the Bible? Who wrote the Bible? Can the Bible be trusted? Join us as we answer these questions.

Do you have questions about the Bible? Who wrote the Bible? Can the Bible be trusted? Join us as we answer these questions.

Do you have questions about the Bible? Who wrote the Bible? Can the Bible be trusted? Join us as we answer these questions.

Do you have questions about the Bible? Who wrote the Bible? Can the Bible be trusted? Join us as we answer these questions.

Aren’t their errors in the Bible? Can we trust it? Have you ever heard of the “Lost Gospels” – Like the Gospel of Thomas? What are they? And who decided which books to include in the Bible? Was there a conspiracy to eliminate books? Pastor Peter unpacks these questions and more, in a fun and informative way. (Josh. 1:8)

This is one of those passages I have been looking forward to preaching. What a pleasure to help people see what is in God’s Word! Paul spends the rest of chapter one—and all of chapter two—defending the basic message of the Bible using his personal experience with Jesus and with the apostles. Question: Do you trust the message of the Bible? Can we know that Jesus really lived and died and rose from the dead? Is the Bible just a made up story that has been changed over the years? I think it will be fun to compare the historicity of Christ with that of Muhammed. Yes, there will be a little history lesson that I think you will find encouraging and fascinating! Grab your journal, listen in, and then share this with a skeptical friend. The truth and trustworthiness of God’s Word is something we can depend on!

Rick and Patrick take on another IPA with the Hop Dang Diggity from Jeckyll Brewing. Rick has some reservations about bitterness and Patrick affirms his love for all beer. Then a discussion about Prophets and Prophecy ensues from Packer's Concise Theology. Crack one open and relax! Enjoy Episode 21! Jeckyll Brewing is found Here: Website: http://jekyllbrewing.com/home/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jekyllbrewing/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Jekyll.Brewing/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jekyllbrewing Beers and Bible Can be found here: Twitter: https://twitter.com/beersandbiblep1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beersandbible_/ email: beersandbiblepodcast@gmail.com

The Big Bang Theory brings up a lot of questions with its claims about reality: - Doesn’t science contradict the Bible and show us there is no God? - How does the theory of the Big Bang resonate with the claims of the Bible? - Can a Bible-believing Christian really hold to the Big Bang Theory? Join us this week as we examine how science isn’t just compatible with faith, it bolsters it.

The Big Bang Theory brings up a lot of questions with its claims about reality: - Doesn’t science contradict the Bible and show us there is no God? - How does the theory of the Big Bang resonate with the claims of the Bible? - Can a Bible-believing Christian really hold to the Big Bang Theory? Join us this week as we examine how science isn’t just compatible with faith, it bolsters it.

St Martins C3 What is the Bible? Can we trust it? What difference does it make? Starting our new sermon series, Engaging Scripture, Jonty King unpacks these three questions and encourages us to go deep with God's word. 

Sermon Recording Sermon OutlineSpeaker: Rev. Scott StrickmanSermon Series: Faith, Hope & LoveRomans 4:13-5:11 (ESV) 13 For the promise to Abraham and his offspring that he would be heir of the world did not come through the law but through the righteousness of faith. 14 For if it is the adherents of the law who are to be the heirs, faith is null and the promise is void. 15 For the law brings wrath, but where there is no law there is no transgression. 16 That is why it depends on faith, in order that the promise may rest on grace and be guaranteed to all his offspring—not only to the adherent of the law but also to the one who shares the faith of Abraham, who is the father of us all, 17 as it is written, “I have made you the father of many nations”—in the presence of the God in whom he believed, who gives life to the dead and calls into existence the things that do not exist. 18 In hope he believed against hope, that he should become the father of many nations, as he had been told, “So shall your offspring be.” 19 He did not weaken in faith when he considered his own body, which was as good as dead (since he was about a hundred years old), or when he considered the barrenness of Sarah's womb. 20 No unbelief made him waver concerning the promise of God, but he grew strong in his faith as he gave glory to God, 21 fully convinced that God was able to do what he had promised. 22 That is why his faith was “counted to him as righteousness.” 23 But the words “it was counted to him” were not written for his sake alone, 24 but for ours also. It will be counted to us who believe in him who raised from the dead Jesus our Lord, 25 who was delivered up for our trespasses and raised for our justification. 5:1 Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. 2 Through him we have also obtained access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we rejoice in hope of the glory of God. 3 Not only that, but we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, 4 and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, 5 and hope does not put us to shame, because God's love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us. 6 For while we were still weak, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly. 7 For one will scarcely die for a righteous person—though perhaps for a good person one would dare even to die— 8 but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. 9 Since, therefore, we have now been justified by his blood, much more shall we be saved by him from the wrath of God. 10 For if while we were enemies we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, now that we are reconciled, shall we be saved by his life. 11 More than that, we also rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received reconciliation.Sermon OutlinePresented with a God of grace, we are called to trust him (v16). 1. Knowing who we trust and what He has said4:21 “fully convinced that God was able to do what he had promised”4:17 “the God in whom he believed, who gives life to the dead and calls into existence the things that do not exist”4:19 “when he considered his own body… good as dead…” 2. Holding to what has been promised amidst confusion4:20-21 “no unbelief made him waver… but he grew strong in his faith as he gave glory to God, fully convinced that God was able…”4:22 “that is why faith was counted to him as righteousness 3. Building on a firm foundation for an abounding faith4:23-24 “the words… were not written for his sake alone, but for ours also”5:2 “we have also obtained access into this grace”5:8 “while we were still sinners”; 5:9-11 “more” Questions for ReflectionWhat are examples of things you find easy to believe? What are examples of things you find difficult to believe?What are some of the ways the Bible presents God as trustworthy? What are specific things we are shown or taught that provide a foundation for trusting God?What are some of the things promised to us in the Bible? Can you think of examples of things you had at one time assumed God promised but you were misinformed or presumptuous?How is Abraham an example of faith? From what you know of the stories of Abraham (Genesis 12-25), what was the nature of the relationship between God and Abraham, and what did Abraham’s trust in God look like?Why do we feel at times as if our faith is being tested? What factors account for this kind of experience or are part of the experience? What are some things we should do during these times? The message of Christianity is that God loved us while we were weak, while we were sinners – Christ died for us, not because we earned it, but because we needed it. How does this inform faith? Why do we need faith? What do we need to believe in specifically? What encouragement or comfort is in this?What are the benefits we receive in the offer of reconciliation with God? What are the benefits of being given life in Christ?Are the things presented in Romans 5:1-11 a source of joy for you? Why or why not? How can they become a source of deep and lasting joy?Prayer of ConfessionGod of Abraham, creator of the heavens and earth, you who calls into existence the things that do not exist and who gives life to the dead: we are relieved that you are a God of grace. You show us favor when we don’t deserve it. Forgive the offense of our unbelief. Forgive us for questioning your integrity. Forgive us for underestimating your ability. Forgive us for the various ways we have made accusations against you in ignorance. Forgive us for the actions that demonstrate our trust is often elsewhere. Thank you that even while we were your enemies, Christ died for us. Amen.

In this episode, Dr. John addresses the growing problem of teen depression, which is being exasperated by the prevalence of and exposure to pornography. Dr. John will help parents identify if their teen could be suffering from depression.  // DID YOU KNOW? According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), 13.3% of adolescents aged 12 to 17 had “at least one major depressive episode” in 2017. That equates to 3.2 million American teens. What’s more, 70.77% of depression sufferers experienced at least one instance of “severe impairment” that interfered with life. Here are some other relevant statistics: 20% of females and 6.8% of males aged 12-17 suffered a depressive episode in 2017 9% of adolescents “reporting two or more races” suffered a depressive episode in 2017; this represents the highest subgroup of adolescents affected by depression, according to the NIMH 1% of depressed adolescents received no treatment; 19.6% received treatment from a health professional; 2.4% were treated with medication alone; 17.6% received treatment from both a health professional and medication (NIMH) Based on the 2017 Youth Risk Behaviors Survey,4 percent of youth in grades 9-12 reported that they had made at least one suicide attempt in the past 12 months //WHAT WE TALKED ABOUT  Here are 5 common misconceptions about depression. You can beat depression with willpower. If you are depressed, you’re just feeling sorry for yourself. Depressed believers have weak faith. It’s easy to tell when you are depressed. Depression is a waste of time.  A more clinical definition and description of depression from Dr. John. While depression is common, is it also very complex. It is a state of existence marked by being pressed down, weighed down, or burdened which affects a person physically, mentally, emotionally, spiritually, and relationally. There are four basic types of depression: (1) Biological, (2) Situational, (3) Spiritual, and (4), Developmental Some common signs or symptoms that a person might be depressed. Fatigue Sleep problems Irritability Headaches, aches, indigestion, etc. Difficulty with concentration Loss of interest in food or compulsive eating Sadness, anxiety, or feeling hopeless Sudden drop in grades Loss of interest in things once enjoyed Use of alcohol or drugs or promiscuous behavior Withdrawal from friends Feelings of worthlessness Suicidal ideation Of course, see a therapist or doctor to get a definite diagnosis! Do Real Christians get depressed? Are there possible examples of people suffering from depression in the Bible? Can our faith play an important part in helping our teens deal with depression, and how? The answer is “yes,” and as the church, we must rid ourselves of the stigma of depression. Dr. John talks about these examples from the Scriptures: Elijah King David Jeremiah, the weeping Prophet What can you do if you think your teen is struggling with depression? Dr. John discusses three of these points in the podcast, but here’s a more thorough list. Focus on listening, not lecturing. Resist any urge to criticize or pass judgment once your teenager begins to talk. The important thing is that your child is communicating. You’ll do the most good by simply letting your teen know that you’re there for them, fully and unconditionally. Be gentle but persistent. Don’t give up if they shut you out at first. Talking about depression can be very tough for teens. Even if they want to, they may have a hard time expressing what they’re feeling. Be respectful of your child’s comfort level while still emphasizing your concern and willingness to listen. Acknowledge their feelings. Don’t try to talk your teen out of depression, even if their feelings or concerns appear silly or irrational to you. Well-meaning attempts to explain why “things aren’t that bad” will just come across as if you don’t take their emotions seriously. Simply acknowledging the pain and sadness they are experiencing can go a long way in making them feel understood and supported. Trust your gut. If your teen claims nothing is wrong but has no explanation for what is causing the depressed behavior, you should trust your instincts. If your teen won’t open up to you, consider turning to a trusted third party: a school counselor, favorite teacher, or a mental health professional. The important thing is to get them talking to someone. Encourage social connection. Depressed teens tend to withdraw from their friends and the activities they used to enjoy. But isolation only makes depression worse, so do what you can to help your teen reconnect. Make face time a priority. Set aside time each day to talk—time when you’re focused totally on your teen, without distractions or trying to multi-task. The simple act of connecting face to face can play a big role in reducing your teen’s depression. And remember: talking about depression or your teen’s feelings will not make the situation worse, but your support can make all the difference in their recovery. Combat social isolation. Do what you can to keep your teen connected to others. Encourage them to go out with friends or invite friends over. Participate in activities that involve other families and give your child an opportunity to meet and connect with other kids. Get your teen involved. Suggest activities—such as sports, after-school clubs, or an art, dance, or music class—that take advantage of your teen’s interests and talents. While your teen may lack motivation and interest at first, as they reengage with the world, they should start to feel better and regain their enthusiasm. Promote volunteerism. Doing things for others is a powerful antidepressant and self-esteem booster. Help your teen find a cause they’re interested in and that gives them a sense of purpose. If you volunteer with them, it can also be a good bonding experience. Make physical health a priority. Physical and mental health are inextricably connected. Depression is exacerbated by inactivity, inadequate sleep, and poor nutrition. Unfortunately, teens are known for their unhealthy habits: staying up late, eating junk food, and spending hours on their phones and devices. But as a parent, you can combat these behaviors by establishing a healthy, supportive home environment. Get your teen moving! Exercise is absolutely essential to mental health, so get your teen active—whatever it takes. Ideally, teens should be getting at least an hour of physical activity a day, but it needn’t be boring or miserable. Think outside the box: walking the dog, dancing, shooting hoops, going for a hike, riding bikes, skateboarding—as long as they’re moving, it’s beneficial. Set limits on screen time. Teens often go online to escape their problems, but when screen time goes up, physical activity and face time with friends goes down. Both are a recipe for worsening symptoms. Provide nutritious, balanced meals. Make sure your teen is getting the nutrition they need for optimum brain health and mood support: things like healthy fats, quality protein, and fresh produce. Eating a lot of sugary, starchy foods—the quick “pick me up” of many depressed teens—will only have a negative effect on their mood and energy. Encourage plenty of sleep. Teens need more sleep than adults to function optimally—up to 9-10 hours per night. Make sure your teen isn’t staying up until all hours at the expense of much-needed, mood-supporting rest. Know when to seek professional help. Support and healthy lifestyle changes can make a world of difference for depressed teens, but it’s not always enough. When depression is severe, don’t hesitate to seek professional help from a mental health professional with advanced training and a strong background treating teens. //CALL TO ACTION Is there something that parents can do to prevent depression? Dr. John says there are several things parents can do of a preventative nature. First, provide continual warmth, caring, and support. A 2016 study shows that high levels of parental support had lower depression symptoms. Peer supports did not really make a difference. Second, teach and model strong social and emotional skills. Teens are prone to depression due to heightened emotions during the teen years. Encourage positive peer relations. Positive relationships and being in a romantic relationship were protective against developing social anxiety and depression. Encourage teens to seek purpose in life. It is associated with greater life satisfaction and hope in all age groups.

I’ve started teaching online recently, and I’ve been impressed with the approach that MBTS takes toward online learning. Some Strengths of Online Courses for Teaching the Bible Flexibility of Schedule Clarity Self-Paced Frequently Available Some Weaknesses of Online Courses for Teaching the Bible Can be impersonal Tendency to become abstractly focused and not practical Can… Read More The post Online Course at Church to Teach the Bible appeared first on Bible-Tech.

Pastor Cameron. Could We Be Wrong? Admit it, even if you grew up in church it’s crossed your mind: are we right about this Jesus thing? What about the creation story? How about the written text of the Bible? Can we trust it? Take a deep breath and enjoy this series as we tackle these questions head on!

Pastor Jimmy. Could We Be Wrong? Admit it, even if you grew up in church it’s crossed your mind: are we right about this Jesus thing? What about the creation story? How about the written text of the Bible? Can we trust it? Take a deep breath and enjoy this series as we tackle these questions head on!

Pastor Anthony. Could We Be Wrong? Admit it, even if you grew up in church it’s crossed your mind: are we right about this Jesus thing? What about the creation story? How about the written text of the Bible? Can we trust it? Take a deep breath and enjoy this series as we tackle these questions head on!

Pastor Anthony. Could We Be Wrong? Admit it, even if you grew up in church it’s crossed your mind: are we right about this Jesus thing? What about the creation story? How about the written text of the Bible? Can we trust it? Take a deep breath and enjoy this series as we tackle these questions head on!

2 Kings 2.1-2, 6-14, Psalm 77.1-2, 11-20, Galatians 5.1, 13-25, Luke 9.51-62; Do Sunday school classes read the Bible? Can we walk forward without looking backward? Does God have a sense of humor? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed.

2 Kings 2.1-2, 6-14, Psalm 77.1-2, 11-20, Galatians 5.1, 13-25, Luke 9.51-62; Do Sunday school classes read the Bible? Can we walk forward without looking backward? Does God have a sense of humor? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed.

What is the Role of the Holy Spirit in Interpreting the Bible? Can a non-Christian grasp the content of the Bible? Yes and no. Yes, if we mean the text can be understood by employing a sound approach to literature—to the basic grammar, context, and content of a passage. But an unbeliever cannot fully appreciate and take to heart the truth of the Bible. God’s Spirit helps Christians discern the spiritual realities of the text and then apply them to their lives (see 1 Cor. 2:14). Scott Duvall and Daniel Hays offer helpful insight here: When it comes to biblical interpretation, having the Holy Spirit does not mean that the Spirit is all we need, since he will not make biblical interpretation automatic. He expects us to use our minds, valid...

Lecture by Ms Veronica Zundel on The Bible - Can it still be read as the unique truth about God?

What does chocolate cake have to do with porn consumption? Is the clitoris in the Bible? Can you embrace Christian faith and sex-positivity at the same time? Bestselling author Nadia Bolz-Weber and actress Amy Brenneman join August to explore healing from sexual shame, talking to kids about sex, positive versus negative first sexual experiences and Nadia’s groundbreaking new book, Shameless: A Sexual Reformation. Learn more and sign up for occasional Girl Boner extras at girlboner.org. Get a free gift from Dr. Megan at greatlifegreatsex.com. 

How do we resolve the different interpretations of the Bible? Can the unity of the spirit remain intact?

Does science contradict the Bible? Can we combine the Bible account of creation and evolution? Listen to Pastor Dr. David Murphy explain why society's acceptance of evolution has led to the devaluation of life.

Uncomfortable, Part 6: Are Science and Christianity Compatible? Speaker: Pastor Rick Barry What's the relationship between science and the Bible? Can they both be true?

"It's Time to Plant Turnip-Greens" FYI - The parables of Jesus were stories drawn from nature or from familiar everyday happenings. Jesus used them to teach spiritual truth about Himself, about you and me, and about the Kingdom of God. The parable above in Luke 8 is often called, "The Parable of the Sower". God chose to put this parable in three books of the Bible. (Matthew 13:1-23; Mark 4:1-20; Luke 8:4-15). In all three Gospel books, Jesus tells us the parable and then He explains the understanding of the parable. Jesus clearly tells us, "The seed is the word of God." - What does that tell you about the Bible? Can you and I take the "SEED" and plant it? Jesus also describes four types of soil or dirt and makes a comparison with the human heart. You and I know enough about agriculture to understand that "dirt matters" when it comes to planting seeds. In the sermon this week we will look together at the planting of the seed of Holy Scripture in the human heart. The Holy Spirit gave us the Scriptures by revelation and both history and personal experience attest to Their life-giving power. Do you know how, when and where to plant turnip-greens? It is time to plant them!

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Why is it important to know Greek and Hebrew when studying the Bible? Can you truly understand the Bible without knowing Greek and Hebrew?

Do you have questions about the Ten Commandments found in the Bible? Can we get to Heaven by keeping the Ten Commandments? What if you only keep 9 or 8 of them, can you still get to Heaven? Find out what the Bible says about the Ten Commandments and how they affect you today.Right-Click Here […]

Bible summary - how can I understand the various books of the Bible? Can the Bible be briefly summarized?