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So while the question for many is, “Is smoking a sin?,” if our body is a temple of the Holy Spirit intended to glorify God, we also need to recognize that sin is not just behavioral, but is a condition of the heart in which what comes out of our mouth is the indication of our defilement and not what goes in (Matt. 15:11).

Usually when couples feel disconnected from one another, the root of the problem is intimacy. Spiritual, emotional, and physical intimacy is the thread that ties couples together. Even if it fades, God has given us ways to rekindle it again.

We shall start out on our road trips like we do any other journey in life, trusting the Lord to lead us, guide us, and keep us safe. With him, we can never be lost, and we’ll always find our way back home.

Friends, the deceiver is still deceiving! But God is still God, and His very nature exudes love, grace, and mercy. So, when one of those students asked if God forgives sex before marriage, my initial response was a wholehearted, "Yes, of course, He does!" However, I know that there are many layers to this question, and it comes with a heart that may be seeking permission to fall into lust (if there will be forgiveness) or repentance due to guilt that is weighing heavy.

Sometimes you encounter a person, and even if it's a short conversation, your life is forever changed. That was the case for nearly everyone who met Jesus on earth, but for these six men, the encounter was especially profound.

Frustration can feel like a boiling pot ready to explode. These eight powerful Scriptures will quiet your storm and help you think clearly when you want to snap.

The Lord didn’t tell His listeners not to pursue gaining wealth. But He did give them a caution not to make that a higher priority in life than obeying and serving God. In the same chapter, He pointed out a truth about human nature - “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”

Our society has a lot to say about gender roles, and often it feels at odds with what the Bible says. But is it manly for Christians to drink beer, watch sports, and act domineering? Together, we'll look at five incredible ways the Bible defines manhood.

A rising NBA star and former first-round draft pick surprised the basketball world this weekend by announcing his retirement to pursue a calling by God into ministry.

If I don’t lay down the plan, if I am not the chief architect laying out what manhood looks like, then I can rest assured that the world will draft a plan for my sons and install it well within them.

The fast-approaching fall season brings to mind the fun of tailgate parties, team jerseys, tasty treats, and football season! The thrill of preseason leads to the excitement of the regular season and, of course, the joy of fantasy football! President and founder of UNPACKIN' it Ministries, Bryce Johnson, has developed a way to draw the interest of fantasy football lovers into church small groups by using a Gospel-centered approach to fantasy football. He calls it Fantasy Football Fellowship, or FFF for short.

A compliment can really go a long way and give your wife the pep in her step for the day.

Success on the football field taught David Pollack about discipline, but following Jesus taught him what really matters. He opens up about the message behind Every Day Counts and why ordinary days can have eternal impact.