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Love God, Love Others by Elizabeth Hightower
Regardless of how many “-ologies” or Greek words teachers and preachers throw at us, the truth of Christianity boils down to two simple rules laid down by Jesus in Matthew.

Guard Your Heart
I don’t know about you, but I’ve noticed that the kind of stuff I put in my ears and eyes is the same kind of stuff that will eventually take root in my heart and mind and come out my mouth. That’s a biblical concept.

Friend of God by Elizabeth Hightower
We often sing about being God’s friends, but what does that really mean? Let’s take a closer look at this concept by examining Jesus’ relationship with His earthly friends: the 12 Disciples.

Why Choose Purity? by Elizabeth Hightower
Do we maintain sexual purity to avoid sexually transmitted diseases? To increase our chances of success in marriage? To keep our kids psychologically healthy? Those are all wonderful byproducts of purity, but they aren't a Christian's main motivation. We pursue sexual purity for the same reason we obey any other biblical commandment—because of our love for others and our love for God.

The Right Kind of Confidence by Elizabeth Hightower
The word confident is used more than 50 times in Scripture, most often referring to either self confidence or God-confidence.

Obedient Generosity by Elizabeth Hightower
True stewardship is more than saving, investing and tithing—it is generous giving in obedience to the Holy Spirit.

Your Place in Ministry by Elizabeth Hightower
Be encouraged! God has a place of ministry for every woman—especially you!

God Will Never Disappoint You by Elizabeth Hightower
Disappointment is a familiar part of life. But just because disappointment is a universal emotion doesn't make it easier to handle. Regardless of the specifics of your situation, the Bible has plenty of advice about handling disappointment.

Go and Teach by Peggy Musgrove
Paul encouraged his sons-in-the-gospel to become great teachers. In his epistle to Titus, we find great instructions to help us develop a mentoring lifestyle.

Medical Ethics and Christian Decisions by Erica Abell Huinda
Medical Marijuana, Embryonic Stem Cell Research, Gene Therapy—ethical issues like these are controversial both in the world and the Church, and ethical decision making has grown more complicated than ever before. To add to the difficulty, the Scriptures do not specifically address many of these modern dilemmas. So what is a Christian to do?

Women—Called to Ministry by Erica Abell Huinda
These passages reflect a very small sampling of biblical women who obeyed God, fulfilling a divine purpose through unique ministries.