Category: Christianity
Faith takes work. It is not spelled out for you, nor is it handed to you on a silver platter. It’s not just about proclaiming faith but living it. This is easier said than done because life is not always straightforward, easy, or fun. Sometimes we wrestle with faith, other times it feels distant, mute, […]
Read MoreWords are highly politicized these days. It seems that our culture has not only developed an intolerance for dissenting ideas but has—thanks to social media and the ease with which people can say what’s on their mind— saturated our lives with reactionary hate-filled messages. It’s so easy to say what you feel at any given […]
Read MoreIn life, our relationships are at the center of so much of what we do. Our friends and the people we surround ourselves with have a great impact on our lives. In a way, they define our family lives, our work lives, and play a key role in forming who we are and what’s important […]
Read MoreWe’ve all been at a crossroads. Those are the moments in our lives where we come to a fork in the road that requires a decision. We want to make the right choice. We want to do the right thing for ourselves, our families, and for God. We look for clues and signs and agonize […]
Read MoreFaith gets thrown around a lot. Yet, it is the lifeblood of the Christian Church. More importantly, perhaps, on a personal level, it is the glue that holds us together and will very often step in when things get shaken up or when our lives seem lost. Doubt is normal and it will creep in […]
Read MoreOne of the biggest and most difficult questions that plague a lot of Christians is the question of achieving true unshakable unfaltering faith. When things are going well in our lives, it seems far more straightforward, but when suffering plagues our families, violence touches our loved ones, the disease strikes someone we’re close to, maintaining […]
Read MoreReligious beliefs can be tough to talk about with non-believers, but it can be even more of a challenge when your beliefs are different from a fellow believer. There are a number of religions and there are many followers of each, such as Hinduists, Buddhists, Catholics, Apostolics, Protestants. Because of the vast amount of religious […]
Read MoreEven though you may see the merit and truth of Christ, it’s not always guaranteed that those around you will believe along with you. In fact, studies show that there is a growing population of atheist and agnostic. 20% of the U.S are religiously unaffiliated, with 3% identifying as atheists. It can be hard to […]
Read MoreHow we choose to introduce our children to Jesus and Christian values is important. Raising children who love God and use their Christianity to help them make life decisions matters more than ever. That saying “children are like sponges” is repeated time and time again because it’s true. As your child’s mind develops, it is […]
Read MoreMany say that life is all about finding balance. But can there ever really be a balance when it comes to your faith and the part of your life that occupies the majority of your day: your work? In Colossians 3:23 we are reminded, “Whatever you do, work at it with all of your heart, […]
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