Category: Bible / Christian Living
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Loose Lips Sink More Than Ships: The Eternal Consequences of Our Words
How often do you think about the consequences of your words, either for good or bad? If you’re like me, it needs to be more often. “Loose lips sink ships,” we’ve been told. We carelessly let our words fly, without considering how they affect others. That in itself is a weighty subject worth careful examination.…
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What Does it Mean to “Surrender All” to Christ?
Those of us who grew up in evangelical Christian churches in the United States are likely to have sung songs about “surrendering” all to God or to Jesus Christ. With much gusto, or hesitation, we’d sing out, “I surrender allllll I surrender allllll All to Thee my blessed Savior I surrender all” Though I’d sing…
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What is the Pro-Life Position?
I am a pro-lifer. I have been for as long as I have been old enough to know and articulate the moral principles by which I live. What is the pro-life position? As I understand it, is this: We oppose the premature ending of pre-born life. We believe that all humans are created in the…
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Why Repentance is Important (An Overlooked Teaching of Jesus)
To understand why repentance is important, we should look to the One who requires it of us: the triune God of the Bible: the Father, Son (Jesus Christ) and Holy Spirit. We’ll focus on Jesus as He became incarnate and discussed it during His time on earth. Diverse opinions about who Jesus is date all…
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On Peace of Mind About Coronavirus
Are you freaking out about coronavirus? There is a way to have peace of mind. Hint: it has to do with making peace with the Prince of Peace.
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My Christian Commitments in a Post-Christian World
Growing up in the west during last few decades of the twentieth century, I took for granted that Judeo-Christian ethics and morality were the social norms and that even many of those who chose to ignore them at least acknowledged their existence and might be willing to admit that they “should” live by them. It…
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Interacting Online with Differing Opinions: To Engage or Not to Engage?
Today’s digitally-connected world is more polarized than ever. As one who came of age before the proliferation of social media, I still sometimes sit back with amazement to think about how we can now easily interact with people and content channels all over the world. While this has its myriad of benefits, it also creates…
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Jesus is God: 8 Reasons from the Bible
The question of “is Jesus God?” has been a subject of discussion since not long after the world timetable flipped to A.D. So let’s take a look at this most critical issue. Though the theories on who Jesus is vary, I would like to summarize a compelling treatment I heard in a sermon recently of…
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Is Christianity at Odds with Science & Facts?
Is Christianity at Odds with Science & Facts? There is a growing liberal sentiment today that having a Biblical worldview means compromising on or even disbelieving in science. Phrases like “science denier” or “Christianity and science are incompatible” get thrown around a lot. As Christians, we often get taken aback or find ourselves on the…
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Repentance and Fridge Cleaning
Both tasks are important. One is essential for the Christian. There are some striking parallels I explore in this post.
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The Weight of the World vs. The Weight of Glory
A simple reminder of the unshakable hope the Christian has in God’s promises.
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Can Christians have a sense of humor?
Can Christians have a sense of humor? Is it OK to have fun and be light-hearted as a Christian, even amidst the seriousness of living out the Gospel? This is something I’ve been thinking about, as I love to laugh, be silly and spread humor and “ridiculum.” It gives me great joy to discover or…
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To Emote or To Reason: A Primer for Biblical Thinking
“We are living in a time where people hear with their eyes and think with their feelings.” – Ravi Zacharias In a YouTube/social media driven world, the way we communicate and think has been turned on its head from ages gone by. Somewhere along the way, we’ve lost not only some valuable interpersonal skills, but…
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Should I Believe in Sola Scriptura?
This post will examine the question, “should I believe in Sola Scriptura?” I can’t put my finger on what has caused it as a society, but I’ve seen it countless times. Professing Christians using sources other than Scripture as their go-to for understanding how to make sense of God and any matters about life: *…
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Theology of Gratitude
As those of us who are fortunate enough to reside in the United States of America prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving, we find a seasonal opportunity foisted upon us to reflect upon the blessings we have in our lives. Those things for which we give thanks. Social media posts abound with hashtags such as #30DaysofThanks, #AttitudeofGratitude,…
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On Christian Hypocrisy: A Helpful Way to Identify & Sort Out Unseemly Behavior
“Christians are hypocrites.” I’ve heard that phrase uttered many times, often as a stated reason why someone has no interest in attending church or examining Christianity for themselves. To be sure, it is not difficult to find people who claim to be Christians (“professing Christians” to put it more succinctly) who engage in behavior and…
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Unpacking a Piece of the Most Important Commandment (If You Don’t MIND)
When I learn something significant or a truth hits me in a new way, especially when it pertains to knowledge of God or spiritual life, it can feel like an earth-shaking moment. Has that ever happened to you? Today, I want to share with you one such discovery I made some years ago, that impacted…
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Scripture Memory: Exciting Update & Encouragement
Hello dear reader! Recently I posted a blog/vlog discussing the importance to the Christian of memorizing Scripture. I won’t rehash the points here. You can watch the video if you want. I did, however, want to share an exciting update. At the time of that post, I mentioned that I had found a resource that…
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What does the Bible say about introverts?
What does the Bible say about introverts? Much is written about how introverts like to be alone and recharge through alone time. This is true. The highly under-reported (and I think, much less known) traits of an introvert include a slowness to speak due to different brain processing than quick-thinking, fast-talking extroverts. Also included is…
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On Memorizing Scripture (My first ever vlog!)
I’ve always had a tricky relationship with memorizing Scripture. On one hand, I know it is a good idea. I’ve been immensely benefitted by the verses I have memorized. On the other hand, it is hard to do. I have often lacked the discipline, or perhaps also the right tactics for doing it. I’m pleased…