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God has a purpose for you. He has a plan for your life and is working everything for good. We all hear this often and while it is true, life can sometimes make you question it and wonder whether you stepped off from God’s path some unknown day ago and have never stepped back on […]
Read MoreAt some point, each one of us might find ourselves in a moment where we beg for a miracle. Whether it’s during the illness of a loved one, a personal challenge, or a decision that seems insurmountable. As a person of faith, these moments take us to prayer and in prayer we fall to our […]
Read MoreChristmas is a time of celebration. It is not to celebrate days off from work or buy fun gifts for the family—although that is inevitably part of most people’s experience. As Christians, however, we engage with a more profound conversation during the Christmas season, one that bursts with meaning and the joyful good news of […]
Read MoreJesus said, “I am the resurrection and the life.” Studying the Bible means delving into the life of Jesus, his words, his story, and how it all connects to your day-to-day living in faith. In the New Testament, the portrait of Jesus is that of a revolutionary figure, one who sees faith differently and teaches […]
Read MoreThe question of why we suffer is common to all of humanity. Chronic pain, sickness, and disease have plagued every generation since the beginning of time. And yet, our suffering seems personal, individual, unique. When it burdens our family, it appears as if there are no answers. Maintaining faith in times of sickness is difficult, […]
Read MoreFaith 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 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 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 […]
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