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Is this for real?

Is God real? Does He care about you?

Honest answers to life’s biggest questions, and a simple way to find out for yourself.

You’re not the first to ask

“Is this for real?”

More than 40 years ago, I sat in a dentist’s chair and heard the Gospel for the first time. I prayed, walked out of that office, and pinched myself: “Is this for real? Did anything actually happen?”

Four decades later, I can tell you with certainty: it is. God is not afraid of your questions. Bring them to Him, and let Him show you.

Dr. Fanny Basta, Director

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The Purpose of Life

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Articles for the big questions

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What is Truth?

In a world where everyone has their own opinion, how do we know what is true?

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One Second After Death: What Will You See?

Two destinies, and the one choice we make on this side of eternity.

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A Time To Die

How do you see death? With fear, or with peace and hope?

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What Will Your Epitaph Say?

The story your life tells, and why it is never too late to shape it.

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Free course

First Steps: Is This For Real?

Seven short days to find out for yourself. About 10 to 30 minutes a day, at your own pace. By Day 7 you will have read the whole Gospel of Luke, learned to talk with God, and taken your first steps into a Church family.

What you need: a Bible (or the free YouVersion app), a notebook, and a quiet place. No Bible? We’ll send you one for free.

What you’ll discover

1 Is This For Real?
Know for certain what happened when you prayed
2 Where Do I Begin?
The Bible, your Builder’s Manual, and where to start reading
3 Who Is Hearing When I Pray?
Prayer is simply talking with God
4 Who Is Jesus?
Fully God, fully human, your Savior and Lord
5 What Changes in My Daily Life?
The Holy Spirit, repentance, and walking in power
6 Your New Family – The Church
Why you need believers, and how to find a good Church
7 Where Do You Go From Here?
Baptism, a mentor, and your next steps

Free. No payment details needed. Finish Day 7 and receive your certificate.

Not sure where you are?

Answer a few honest questions and find your next step.