Tag: christianity
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I Am a Christian
When I joined the Army, I was issued a set of identification tags. On them were my name, Social Security number, blood type, and one final line: religious preference. The Army offers 73 different Protestant denominations to choose from. There’s also the option to list “non-denominational.” That’s the one I selected. But later, I had…
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I Believe—Lord, Help My Unbelief
Some days, my faith feels like a roaring fire—strong, alive, unshakable. Other days, it’s more like a flickering candle, fragile and threatened by the slightest breeze of doubt. And it’s in those moments that I whisper the prayer of a desperate father from Mark 9:24:“I believe; help my unbelief!” This short, raw cry is one…
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Stop By and Stay Awhile: A New Way to Hear God’s Call
Scripture: Jeremiah 33:3 – “Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know.” In today’s fast-paced world, “calling” someone usually means shooting a text, dialing a number, or scheduling a video chat. But there was a time—not too long ago—when “calling” meant something very different.…
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The Difference Between Knowledge, Wisdom, Understanding, Insight, and Discernment
And Why We Need All Five for Godly Living In an age overflowing with information, we often confuse data with depth. We assume that because we know something, we are wise. But Scripture teaches that true maturity is not built on knowledge alone. It is shaped by a divine blend of knowledge, wisdom, understanding, insight,…
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Why Christians Should Be Physically Fit
In many Christian circles, spiritual disciplines like prayer, fasting, worship, and studying Scripture are rightly emphasized. Yet one area often overlooked—sometimes even dismissed—is the discipline of physical fitness. But should it be? While the Bible clearly teaches that our ultimate hope is in the eternal, not the temporal, it also teaches that our bodies matter.…
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Do Not Let Anyone Look Down on You Because You Are Young
“Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity.” (1 Timothy 4:12) Paul wrote those words to Timothy, a young man tasked with leading a church full of older, more seasoned believers. He was young…
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Work as Worship
Worship is more than music. It’s more than Sunday morning. It’s more than sermons and sacraments and services. Worship, at its core, is offering our whole lives to God in reverent surrender and joyful obedience. That includes work. Yet for many Christians, work feels disconnected from faith. We segment our lives—church on Sunday, job on…
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When You’re Stressed but Don’t Know Why
We live in a world that runs on adrenaline, thrives on deadlines, and celebrates hustle. But sometimes, stress doesn’t come from a hectic schedule or an overwhelming crisis. Sometimes it creeps in like fog—quiet, low-hanging, untraceable. You feel tight in your chest, your mind races at night, your patience wears thin, and your heart feels…
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A Zeal for the Lord: Loving Christ Passionately
“Christ loves us passionately, and He wants to be loved passionately.”— Kate Booth-Clibborn These words, spoken by Kate Booth-Clibborn, the daughter of William Booth (founder of the Salvation Army), pierce the soul. Her life matched her message. Kate brought the Gospel to France with fire in her bones, defying cultural resistance, political hostility, and religious…
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And Samson’s Hair Began to Grow Again
There are few biblical characters as tragic and complex as Samson. Gifted with supernatural strength and chosen by God from birth, his life should have been a testimony of victory and leadership. But instead, it became a cautionary tale of squandered potential, impulsive living, and the consequences of compromise. Yet tucked within Samson’s final chapter…
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