2009-10-08T13:34:03-05:00 GCI info@gospel.com /feeds/topics/substance/ http://biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hebrews%2011:1&version=NIV 2009-10-08T13:34:03-05:00 When we put our faith in Christ, it's not because of scientific proof or a random guess--it's an act of hope and belief that God's promises are true. http://hutchcraft.com/A-Word-With-You/Your-Most-Important-Relationship/Looking-Great-Having-Little-4026 2008-08-01T16:48:07-05:00 Now, sadly, there are a lot of lives that are like that man's description of his town. There really isn't much there, but they sure do look pretty; especially all dressed up for church, turning on the charm, making a great impression, or saying and doing all the right Christian things. But, as God reminds us in 1 Samuel 16:7, "The Lord does not look at the things man looks at. Man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart." And there's many an empty heart hiding behind an impressive exterior.