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2023-05-02T16:25:46-05:00

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Doubting God: Why Struggling Faith is Real Faith

Last updated on: May 2, 2023 at 4:25 pm By Mike P. Taylor

Have you ever dealt with doubting God? Most Christians have. In fact, one study found that two-thirds of Christians have questioned what they believe about religion or God. So doubting God isn’t weird. And it isn’t necessarily a bad thing. (Get the digital version of my book Grounded Faith for Practical People for free here. It’s a simple guide to having confident, fact-based faith in God.) Doubt is normal. No matter who you are, you’re going to have doubts. It’s... Read more

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2023-05-02T16:25:38-05:00

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I Will Never Leave You Nor Forsake You: What Deuteronomy 31:6 Really Means

Last updated on: May 2, 2023 at 4:25 pm By Mike P. Taylor

Hebrews 13:5 says this about God: ‘Keep your life free from love of money, and be content with what you have, for he has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.”‘ But what does that mean? We know that God will never leave us, we’re just not very sure that he’s with us. But the Bible tells us that God isn’t just present, he’s also with us, for us, and planning for the obstacles we’re bound to face... Read more

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2023-05-02T16:25:28-05:00

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How to Grow Faith: The Unconventional Way to Faith Growth According to Jesus

Last updated on: May 2, 2023 at 4:25 pm By Mike P. Taylor

Do you feel drained spiritually? Do you feel like you don’t have enough faith to face the day? If so, you’ve probably wondered how to grow faith in your life. Is there a way to grow your faith so you don’t hit a wall spiritually? Jesus’ disciples wondered this same thing, and his answer to them serves as an encouragement to us today. (Get the digital version of my book Grounded Faith for Practical People for free here. It’s a... Read more

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2023-05-02T16:25:21-05:00

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Why Does God Allow Suffering? How Suffering Actually Points to God’s Goodness

Last updated on: May 2, 2023 at 4:25 pm By Mike P. Taylor

If God is real and he truly is all powerful and all-knowing, why is there evil in the world? Simply put, why does God allow suffering? Aside from the whether or not Jesus was real, this is easily the most often-asked question about the existence and goodness of God. (Get the digital version of my book Grounded Faith for Practical People for free here. It’s a simple guide to having confident, fact-based faith in God.) It’s a valid question. I... Read more

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2023-05-02T16:25:11-05:00

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Perception vs Perspective: How to Adjust Your View to Restore Your Hope

Last updated on: May 2, 2023 at 4:25 pm By Mike P. Taylor

Perception and perspective drive everything we do, but what’s the difference between the two? Here’s the difference between perception vs perspective: Perception is how we receive information, and it’s driven by our personality, beliefs, and experiences. Our perspective, on the other hand, is where we’re standing and the viewpoint from which we see things. Perspective can be defined as “a visible scene.” It’s what we see. Perception can be defined as a belief, an opinion, or a mental image of... Read more

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2025-09-29T19:54:24-05:00

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Is the Bible Fiction? Or is the Bible the Word of God?

Last updated on: September 29, 2025 at 7:54 pm By Mike P. Taylor

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The Bible consists of 66 books written by 40 different authors and is considered by Christians to be the living word of God. Therefore, it should inspire and guide every aspect of Christian life. But is the Bible fiction or is it really the word of God? The Bible is not simply a series of intriguing stories. As much as any book can be “proven”, the Bible has stood up to the tests of time, reason, and experience. That’s why... Read more

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2023-05-02T16:23:53-05:00

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Was Jesus Real? What Historical Evidence Says About Jesus of Nazareth

Last updated on: May 2, 2023 at 4:23 pm By Mike P. Taylor

We have more evidence that Jesus was real than we do for most public figures in history. As much as we can prove anything, it’s been proven that Jesus was real. The evidence shows that Jesus actually lived, he performed miracles, he was crucified, and he was seen by various people after being resurrected from the dead. As you’ll see, no other explanation fits the historical facts. (Get the digital version of my book Grounded Faith for Practical People for... Read more

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2023-05-02T16:24:05-05:00

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Is God Real? Why You Can Be Confident God Exists

Last updated on: May 2, 2023 at 4:24 pm By Mike P. Taylor

Is God real? To ask if God is real is like asking if the wind is real. It absolutely is real, even though you can’t fully understand it. God is much the same way. The truth is, God has been proven to be objectively real through independent observation and personal experiences. We have tons of evidence for the presence of God. It only takes applying the laws of nature in an unbiased way to see the evidence for yourself. (Get... Read more

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2022-11-20T19:48:17-06:00

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What Take Responsibility for Your Actions Actually Means (and How to Do It)

Last updated on: November 20, 2022 at 7:48 pm By Mike P. Taylor

Have you ever stopped to consider what it really means to take responsibility for your actions? We’ve all probably had a parent, teacher, or coach say this to us, but do we really understand the magnitude of what it means? The word responsibility means to be accountable for something within your power. Through that lens, everything valuable in life comes with it a certain amount of responsibility. For example, you’ve been given a body. With that comes the responsibility to... Read more

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2022-11-21T08:56:24-06:00

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How to Be Patient: The Simple Way to Overcome Impatience

Last updated on: November 21, 2022 at 8:56 am By Mike P. Taylor

If you’ve wondered how to be patient, trust me, I get it. I’ve been there. If you’re waiting for something that you thought should already be happening, then you know all too well the pain of standing still. You’ve probably wanted desperately to know how to be patient in the midst of life’s delays. A delay is simply an unexpected or undesired gap in time between when you think something should happen and when it’s actually going to happen. Examples... Read more

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