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Socialism lies about what things are worth, who you are, and what you're able to do. The only people who subscribe to Socialism are those who want to believe the lies.

Regardless of the subject matter, the fundamental dispute is how you define truth - either according to what is real or how you feel.

The Bible doesn't cut itself any slack in being anything other than the "Word of God." Still, some want to question its Substance by insisting that is "full of errors" and therefore unreliable. But upon closer inspection, these "errors" have explanations that not only validate the content, but make it even richer and more compelling.

The elegance and intricacy of the universe, the precision of creation, and the archaeological finds that testify to the historical accuracy of the Bible make for a very compelling case that what we believe as Christians is absolutely true.

The New Testament dwarfs every other work of antiquity, in terms of its contextual accuracy. It's validated by Archaeology, the content is vetted by a strict set of criteria, and proclaimed throughout history as being the very Words of God.

Considering the testimony of Archaeology, Science, and the fulfilled prophecies pertaining to Christ as reliable proof that the Bible is all that it claims to be.

While the authenticity of Scripture is beyond dispute, some will still refuse to accept it as credible. But there are other resources that one can use to validate the Reality of the Resurrection.

While some want to insist that faith is an excuse to not think, you can't function as a human being without deploying some measure of faith, even in the context of what do in our every day lives.

#30 The Office | Part II | Honor your employer. Don’t just work hard, work well and don’t expect an accolade for simply doing your job. That’s why you get paid. Be the sort of employee that you would hire, regardless of who notices or who isn’t paying attention. Take pride in what you do because it’s when you’re deploying your best that you are honoring the One who has you in that position right now for a reason – and it’s not just to draw attention to yourself or to pay some bills. You’re there because He has a Purpose for you and those you interact with.

#29 The Office | Part I | Think of your typical day as a house with your conventional collection of rooms. You’ve got the kitchen, the garage, the office, your bedroom, the playroom etc. Each room represents a specific collection of duties and opportunities that logically fall under the heading that particular room’s theme implies. Depending on where you’re at in life, the “office” is either your job or your schooling. How does a “Muscular Christian” operate in the marketplace / classroom that constitutes a sound application of Biblical principles? And how does that equate to an “out of the park” performance that gets people curious as to what’s under the hood?

#28 Perpetually Poised on the Threshold of Great Things | As you’ve put some thought into how you would articulate what you believe and why you believe it, hopefully you’ve included something of the motivating Strength that, not only supports you when you’re struggling, but also positions you in a way where you’re perpetually poised on the threshold of great things (2 Cor 3:18).

#27 What Would Your Billboard Say? | If you had to create a billboard that promoted a relationship with Christ, what would it say? Imagine you couldn’t say anything about going to Heaven or how God helps you with your problems…How is that billboard going to read?

#26 Put Some Offense on the Field | There’s more to life than simply “healing” all the time. You can’t allow yourself to be in sick bay every day of the week. At some point, you’ve got to get your boots on. Put some offense on the field and put some distance between yourself and the idea that life is nothing more than defending yourself against attacks, trials and difficulties.

#25 When Things Are Going South | Part II | Yesterday we looked at how life is like a string of Christmas lights: You’re either dealing with one problem at a time, or the whole of life starts to go south and you’re hanging by a thread. What makes the difference is the amount of time and energy you invest in focusing on the Truth. Talk to your Creator. Access the peace that passes understanding and the Strength that goes beyond anything you could muster up on your own.

#24 When Things Are Going South | Part I | It’s all fine and good to say that God’s in control and He’s got a Plan when everything is going well. But what happens when everything goes south and you’re doing all you can to maintain an even disposition? How’s that “Plan” looking now?