Backstory
Does life have a backstory?
There are seven billion people in the world. Seven billion stories. And yet there are themes in our stories that are universal: betrayal, love, romance, redemption, sacrifice.
The question—and it’s a really big question—is if there’s a larger story or narrative to which all our stories relate, one that...... > more
Tags: betrayal, Campus Crusade for Christ, Campus Ministry, CruPress, intimacy, My Story, sacrifice, story
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Lost Boys (and Girls)
He was 52 and his father in his mid-70’s when they learned about each other. No kidding – they had each lived all those years without knowing the other one existed. Well, the son, whose name was John, knew he had a father, or had at one time, but his mother had told him that his father had died... > more
Tags: becoming a christian, come home, faith & spirituality, Family, lost, prodigal son, reconciliation, reunite
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Misconceptions
Is the Christian faith blind faith? On the surface, faith and reason may seem to be two drastically opposed ideas; to have "Faith" means to forego reason, and being "reasonable" means one can not have faith. Josh McDowell explains the importance of reason and rationality in light of the Christian faith. He shares his journey, as a young and... > more
Tags: Bible, biblical accuracy, Credulity, evidence, Faith and Reason, Josh McDowell, resurrection, Scripture, what is truth
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Healing for the Brokenhearted
To earn someone's trust is surely an honour beyond measure; therefore, it is unsurprisingly one of the most fundamental elements of a strong and successful relationship. Copious amounts of time and effort go into building and maintaining trust. Consequently, the moment the trust is betrayed, the relationship starts to tremble at its knees. Dealing with an unfaithful spouse is indubitably one... > more
Tags: adultery, advice for friends, affair, betrayal, challenges & conflicts, cheating, commitment, divorce, family conflict, family life, marriage, relationship trouble, tough times, trust, unfaithfulness
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An Easter Story Worth Remembering
You've probably seen Santa Claus; but have you ever seen the Easter Bunny?
As a small child, I enjoyed visiting Santa at a local department store at Christmastime. My parents would take me downtown to the jolly bearded man in the red suit. I felt comfortable climbing into his lap, telling him my wish list and receiving a gift along... > more
Tags: death of jesus, Easter, easter story, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Rusty Wright, who is jesus
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Jesus’ Resurrection: Fact or Fiction?
At Easter, some might wonder what all the fuss is about. Who cares? What difference does it make if Jesus rose from the dead?
It makes all the difference in the world. If Christ did not rise, then thousands of believers have died as martyrs for a hoax.
If he did rise, then he is still alive and can offer peace... > more
Tags: becoming a christian, Easter, easter story, evidence, faith & spirituality, Jesus, jesus' death, life and death of Jesus, Rusty Wright, truth, why did Jesus die
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The Bible is Unique
What separates the Bible from all the other books throughout history? Is it just another historical document? Are its writers historically accurate? In this video series, Josh McDowell, Christian author and teacher, explores the uniqueness of Scripture and the unsurpassed accuracy of its writers.
1. Is the Bible Unique?
2. How Does the Bible Compare with Other Literature?
3. The Bible in... > more
Tags: Archeological Evidence, Bible, biblical accuracy, circulation, Josh McDowell, Scripture, translation, truth, what is truth
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