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Troy Stoneking
June 6, 2023

What is the Difference Between Knowledge and Wisdom?

Troy Stoneking
June 6, 2023
What is the Difference Between Knowledge and Wisdom?

Are knowledge and wisdom the same? Is one better than the other? And how does love play into all this? Read on to find out!

Troy Stoneking
May 30, 2023

Is God Trustworthy?

Troy Stoneking
May 30, 2023
Is God Trustworthy?

Can we trust God in our lives? How can we know that He can be trusted? Whether you’ve been following Jesus for a short time or many years, these are good questions to answer with Biblical evidence.

Tagged: trust, God, faithful, Heaven, Hell, trustworthy

Troy Stoneking
May 23, 2023

Is There Hope for People Who Struggle with Sexual Sin?

Troy Stoneking
May 23, 2023
Is There Hope for People Who Struggle with Sexual Sin?

What about people who have sexual sin in their past? Can God still redeem their lives for His purposes? Let’s talk about one powerful biblical example AND see a way to overcome habitual sin!

Tagged: sex, sin, freedom, redemption, Rahab

Troy Stoneking
May 16, 2023

What is Freedom?

Troy Stoneking
May 16, 2023
What is Freedom?

What exactly is freedom? Is freedom different for Jesus followers than everyone else? What did Jesus mean when He said He came to set us free? Read on to find out!

Tagged: freedom

Troy Stoneking
May 9, 2023

Why You Can Never Quit

Troy Stoneking
May 9, 2023
Why You Can Never Quit

I didn’t want to write this blog post. I just want to rest. And yet, you and I can never quit! Let’s find out why!

Tagged: sabbath, rest, seek, Quit, commitment

Troy Stoneking
May 2, 2023

Why Does God Make People Follow a Bunch of Rules?

Troy Stoneking
May 2, 2023
Why Does God Make People Follow a Bunch of Rules?

Is God like an overprotective parent who just wants to control our lives? Why does God make us follow rules? Can we follow Jesus and not be forced to obey a bunch of capricious rules? It’s time to find out!

Tagged: commandments, rules, love

Troy Stoneking
April 25, 2023

Why is Following Jesus Easier for Other People?

Troy Stoneking
April 25, 2023
Why is Following Jesus Easier for Other People?

Why does it seem like some people just follow Jesus like it’s no big deal? Why do I always struggle? Is there an easier way? Read on to find out!

Tagged: trust, faith, obedience, joy, will

Troy Stoneking
April 18, 2023

Why Can’t I Figure Out the Will of God in My Life?

Troy Stoneking
April 18, 2023
Why Can’t I Figure Out the Will of God in My Life?

How is it that every other Christian seems to know exactly what God wants them to do? Is there a way for me to have some idea what the Lord wants ME to do??? Read on to find out!

Tagged: Bible, decision, decision making, Guidance

Troy Stoneking
April 11, 2023

Why Should I Read Outside the Bible?

Troy Stoneking
April 11, 2023
Why Should I Read Outside the Bible?

Should you read books outside the Bible or is the Bible sufficient on its own? If you are going to read outside the Bible, where are some places to start? It’s time to answer these questions!

Tagged: books, truth, Jesus

Troy Stoneking
April 4, 2023

Why Can't I Move Forward?

Troy Stoneking
April 4, 2023
Why Can't I Move Forward?

Why am I stuck? What is holding me back from growing in my faith and relationship with God? Read on to find out!

Tagged: growth, progress, fear, disobedience

Troy Stoneking
March 28, 2023

Can I Have Faith Outside of God?

Troy Stoneking
March 28, 2023
Can I Have Faith Outside of God?

Is faith something we can only have in God? Can we have faith in other people? Read on to find out!

Tagged: faith, trust

Troy Stoneking
March 21, 2023

Why Can’t I Just Be Comfortable?

Troy Stoneking
March 21, 2023
Why Can’t I Just Be Comfortable?

Can I just relax and live my life? Is that so terrible? Maybe. It’s time to ask the question, Why Can’t I Just Be Comfortable?

Tagged: prayer, faith, trust, comfort

Troy Stoneking
March 14, 2023

Why is the Bible Boring to Me?

Troy Stoneking
March 14, 2023
Why is the Bible Boring to Me?

Have you ever been bored reading the Bible? Have you ever thought of it as a drudgery? How can you make reading the Bible something you WANT to do? Read on to find out!

Tagged: Bible, Prayer

Troy Stoneking
March 7, 2023

Why Do I Feel Unworthy?

Troy Stoneking
March 7, 2023
Why Do I Feel Unworthy?

Have you ever felt unworthy of the call of God? Have you ever doubted that He thinks you’re the right person to serve Him? Why do we Jesus followers sometimes feel unworthy and what should we do about it? Read on to find out!

Tagged: Bible, Prayer, Service

Troy Stoneking
February 28, 2023

Why Should I Serve at Church?

Troy Stoneking
February 28, 2023
Why Should I Serve at Church?

Why should I give up my time to serve at church? Isn’t it enough that I show up and give my tithe? What’s in it for me? The truth is, there are multiple benefits for you to serve at church! Read on to find out more!

Tagged: Service, Church, Obedience

Troy Stoneking
February 21, 2023

How Do I Find the Perfect Church for Me?

Troy Stoneking
February 21, 2023
How Do I Find the Perfect Church for Me?

Is there a perfect church for you? What are the standards for it? Let’s find out!

Tagged: church

Troy Stoneking
February 14, 2023

If God Knows the Future, How Do We Have Free Will?

Troy Stoneking
February 14, 2023
If God Knows the Future, How Do We Have Free Will?

Does God know the future? Does He know everything that will happen in my life? Then how is it possible I have free will? Am I just a robot at the whim of God? It’s time to find the answers to these questions!

Troy Stoneking
February 7, 2023

Is Spiritual Warfare Real (Is the Devil Out to Get Me)?

Troy Stoneking
February 7, 2023
Is Spiritual Warfare Real (Is the Devil Out to Get Me)?

Is there actually a devil who is trying to drag us to Hell? Is spiritual warfare something that happens in the real world? Time to find out!

Tagged: Jesus, Bible, hell, Truth

Troy Stoneking
January 31, 2023

Why is Life So Hard?

Troy Stoneking
January 31, 2023
Why is Life So Hard?

Why does life have to be so very hard? Can it be explained? Is there anything we can do about it? Read on to find out!

Tagged: Prayer, Anxiety, Trust

Troy Stoneking
January 24, 2023

How Can an Evangelical Church Get the Best Possible Pastor?

Troy Stoneking
January 24, 2023
How Can an Evangelical Church Get the Best Possible Pastor?

How can your church make sure they get the best possible man or woman to serve as pastor of the church? Read on to find out the unexpected details!

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