Category: Christian Living
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A Nation and the Hand of Providence
From the earliest days of the United States, the founding fathers understood that the formation of a nation was not merely a political achievement but a matter that rested under the sovereignty of God. In their writings, speeches, and personal reflections, many acknowledged that wisdom, unity, and endurance were gifts that must come from above.…
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Lesson from a Spider
During a baseball game in September I noticed this little spider was busy at work weaving a new web. He likely didn’t know there was a baseball game going one. He had work to do. He likely didn’t know there were famous ball players nearby. He had work to do. He likely didn’t know thousands…
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The Internet
We live in an age where a single sentence can travel farther in seconds than a sermon once traveled in a lifetime. The internet is not a neutral space for the believer. It is a field already sown with voices and values of life that often stand in opposition to Christ. The Lord, in His…
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Wouldn’t It Be Nice
Wouldn’t it be nice if life came with guarantees? If choosing the right path always meant the easy path? If following Jesus meant the storms stayed far away? We often think, “Lord, I’m trying to do things right… shouldn’t things be easier than this?” It would be nice. But God never promised “nice.” He promised Himself. When Jesus…
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Fun, Fun, Fun
Some Christians live with an unspoken assumption that God is only found in the serious moments, the quiet prayers, the tears, the challenging seasons of faith. But have you noticed how much joy is woven into God’s creation? From the laughter of children to the beauty of a sunrise to the fellowship of Christians sharing…
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This Is Halloween
Every year, as October 31st approaches, our neighborhoods transform, pumpkins glow, costumes appear, and cobwebs drape front porches. For many, Halloween is a night of laughter and candy. Yet for Christians, it can stir mixed feelings. How should we respond to a day that often blends fun with fear, and innocence with darkness? Scripture gives…
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Love Your Neighbor
When Jesus was asked which commandment was the greatest, His answer was both simple and staggering: “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind” (Matthew 22:37). But then He added a second command that carries equal weight in practice: “And the second is like it: You…
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What Real Forgiveness Looks Like
Forgiveness is one of the hardest commands Jesus gave His followers. It’s easy to say the word but living it out cuts deep. Real forgiveness is more than overlooking an offense or saying, “It’s fine.” It’s a deliberate act of grace that reflects the mercy God has shown us. When Joseph stood before the very…
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Living As Strangers In A Watching World
Peter reminds his readers, “Beloved, I beg you as sojourners and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts which war against the soul, having your conduct honorable among the Gentiles, that when they speak against you as evildoers, they may, by your good works which they observe, glorify God in the day of visitation” (1 Peter 2:11–12).…
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Finding Peace Within
Peace is something many people long for yet often struggle to hold onto. We can be surrounded by noise, responsibilities, and even conflict with others, but the most brutal battles are sometimes inside our hearts. We wrestle with guilt from the past, anxiety about the future, or dissatisfaction with who we are right now. Yet…