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What is an idol? An idol is worshipping the work of our own hands. Whether we make a physical idol or bow down to our own intellect and philosophy, we can participate in idolatry in a number of different ways.

Here are a few strategies to help you stay engaged and recover your joy when you find yourself becoming bored with church.

They teach that the more "faith" you have, the greater your influence over your circumstances. This goes against biblical teachings. We can pray for our situations, our wellness, and our financial security; however, God has not guaranteed those. If it's His will, He may give you what you asked for. Or, usually, I find He answers our prayers in a way we didn't expect that turns out better or different than what I was praying for.

This article shares what discernment entails, and four tips Christians can use to cultivate discernment against false teaching.

It's easy to undervalue the true purpose of youth ministry in churches. Learn more in this biblical approach to the topic.

Emotions are a good thing, but they shouldn’t be the main thing. Here are three dangers with emotion-driven churches.

Perhaps participating in Black Friday shopping would allow you to be more generous with your gift-giving this year since you could make your dollar stretch even further. Alternately, perhaps God may be telling you, "You already have enough." This is a question only you and God can answer.

Here are 10 of the most beloved Thanksgiving hymns numerous families will enjoy this season:

With all the extra events, it can be a stressful and time-crunching season for the pastor and his family. He may feel at times like he is carrying the entire load of the church on his shoulders. The following are eight ways to encourage your pastor during the busy holiday season.

Wondering if your prayers of thanksgiving are from a heart of faith? Here are 3 dos and don'ts of thankfulness.

Scripture provides a wealth of songs that praise the Lord and thank Him for His marvelous deeds of love. Such songs are scattered throughout the pages of the Bible, including the Psalms and beyond.

Regardless of the Black Friday advertisements and focus on football, Thanksgiving is about getting together with family, sharing in a bountiful meal together, and expressing our gratitude to God for His blessings throughout the year.

Thanksgiving is a profoundly Christian holiday in that it focuses us on the God as the true source of all our blessings.

As Paul said, “We are not ignorant of his devices” (2 Corinthians 2:11). We know how he works. And here are some of the lies we have noticed pouring out of his factory, all geared toward destroying confidence in God’s Word.

Here are the inspiring stories behind 5 of the most well-known hymns and worship songs.