Personal Development

These posts discuss various aspects of personal development. They focus on practical ways that we can bring change to our lives.

Keys to Understanding Matthew’s Gospel

Matthew’s Gospel is the first book of the New Testament. Even though it is listed first, it does not appear to have been written first. Matthew seemed to incorporate almost all of Mark’s Gospel into his book. Matthew also provides much additional material that is not in any of the other three Gospel accounts. There

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Things Christians Believe: The Importance of the Local Church

Too often today, “church” is a word that leaves a bad taste in people’s mouths. So many people have had bad church experiences that they often give up on the idea completely. A recent study conducted here in Brazil showed that young adults are leaving the church in record numbers. Has the institution outlived its

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Things Christians Believe: The Priority of Jesus

Even though there are many versions, denominations, flavors, and types of Christianity throughout the world, one of the common themes that runs through each one is the centrality of Christ. A Christianity without Jesus is just another empty philosophical system. From the very early days of Christianity, the central role of Jesus was understood and

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