Nine Arguments Against Anxiety
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Fool

The fool says in his heart, “There is no God.” They are corrupt, they do abominable deeds, there is none who does good. Psalm 14:1

    What is a fool?  The dictionary tells us that a fool is a “silly” or “stupid” person or one who lacks “sense” or “judgment.”  Based on that definition anyone can be a fool depending on the subject matter.  The Psalmist simplifies the definition saying that a fool is simply one who doesn’t believe in God, the only subject that truly matters. 

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A Discussion On Biblical Inerrancy

At The Village we frequently refer to our "high" view of Scripture and that we unashamedly hold to Biblical Inerrancy, meaning that Scripture is free from error in its original canon.  Over the past forty years the doctrine of Biblical Inerrancy has both come under attack and seen great erosion throughout Western Evangelicalism.  If you are interested in reading more about the doctrine of Biblical Inerrancy or have questions yourself about passages that seem problematic to this doctrine here is a great resource to take a few days to read through/watch.  The scholars that provide the content are top notch and some of the most respected on Biblical Inerrancy in the world today.  I highly commend this resource.  Enjoy.

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The Duggars & the Evil Outside
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Distant

How long, O Lord? Will you forget me forever? How long will you hide your face from me? Psalm 13:1

    Have you ever felt like God is distant?  I’m speaking to those of us who believe in God…the living God of the Bible.  Even though you may have a right theology of who God is, His sovereignty, His power, His majesty have you ever felt like He isn’t there?  Have you ever felt like God has forgotten you?  Even if you have felt like this are you comfortable admitting it?

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