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The final article in a series of three (find part one and part two at these links), author Caleb Mathis tackles what, for many, is the hardest “God question” to answer—does God care about me? In this article, he unpacks how the four filters can get us part of the way to a good answer, but that it takes risk to complete the journey. That’s because you can’t know if you’re loved until you’re truly known; you can’t be truly known until you're brutally honest; and you can’t be brutally honest without risk. But with the greatest risk, comes the greatest rewards. 

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In part two of a three-part series of articles (find part one here), author Caleb Mathis tries to find an answer to the age-old question: is God actually good? In this article, he explains how our experiences can sometimes lie to us; why scripture makes for a great primary filter; and how overcoming his own traumas unexpectedly pointed him to the goodness of God. If you are wrestling with big questions of faith, this article will help point you forward. 

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“Is God real?” is a question of massive significance, so much so that many people don’t even know where to begin. Instead, they let others—from pastors to professors—do the thinking for them. But what if there was a better way, a path to weigh the evidence and come to your own conclusions? In this article, author Caleb Mathis shares the four filters he uses for better discernment, and how they work together to influence his thinking about the existence of God. If you’re ready to think for yourself, and not just be told what to believe, this is the article for you. 

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Comparison is a killer—at work, among friends, and especially, at home. In this article, author Chris Stewart reminds us that parenting isn’t a competition between yourself and anyone else. Rather, it is a journey you get to take (and enjoy) with your child. The important thing isn’t where they fall on a growth chart, a class roster, or on their Little League team—but who they are becoming as you guide them. Chris explains that, to drop comparison, you have to change the way you think. Whether you’re a new parent, or an empty-nester, this article is a breath of fresh air. 

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On a hike to celebrate their 1st wedding anniversary, Animaesh and his wife found themselves eye-to-eye with something they hadn’t counted on: a black bear. It was at this moment that Animaesh began to understand the vows he had spoken on his wedding day, and what it takes to start and sustain a thriving marriage. Whether you’re a newlywed, a seasoned veteran, or considering marriage in the future, this article can help get you moving in the right direction. 

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Relationships are integral to life—be it family, friends, coworkers, or neighbors. At some point, someone is going to come to you looking for advice. How you respond has the power to level-up your relationship, or throw it into choppy waters. In this article, author Scott Dill unpacks the danger of advice-giving and the simple power present when we learn to listen well. This small tweak—listening first—has the power to make all your relationships better. 

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The release of James Gunn’s new Superman film has taken the world by storm—some love it, some hate it, but everyone’s talking about the Man of Steel. Behind the cape and tights, though, there’s something familiar about the world’s most beloved superhero. In this article, author Chris Pennington unpacks the similarities between the son of Krypton and the son of God, and explains why looking for Jesus in unlikely places can help build your faith. 

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Somehow, culture has an idea that fathers are more babysitters than parents—bumbling, goofy, and not very good with kids. Author and father of two, Chris Stewart, has a different perspective. In this empowering article, Chris shares the power a father has to shape and mold his children, along with some tangible ideas on how you can get started right now, no matter how old your child might be. 

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If you think the Bible is full of perfect, unattainable characters… think again. The people whose lives are recorded in the Good Book make mistakes, use poor judgment, and sometimes do the wrong thing despite all the warning signs. So, in a word, they’re human, like us. The good news? You don’t have to be perfect to have an astounding impact. In this fun and tongue-in-cheek article, new author, Bren Suer, ranks the top ten fathers in the Bible—from the worst of the worst to the all-time father longing for a relationship with you. 

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Sunday School might have portrayed David as a skinny shepherd boy, completely out of his element going to battle against the hardened Philistine warrior, Goliath. But that’s only half the picture. In this article, author Animaesh Manglik explains how David wasn’t as much of an underdog as we might initially believe—and how the things that gave him power are just as available for us today, no matter what kind of giants you may be facing. 

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