Psalm 23:1 - The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.

Ideas For Old T-Shirts: 5+ Crafty Ways to Upcycle Them

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Are your shirt drawers overflowing? Running out of room in your closet? Here are some ideas for old t-shirts so you can keep your memories without throwing away your favorite shirts. Maybe you have a collection of t-shirts from your church or organization. Or you love collecting concert and event memorabilia. However you’ve amassed them, … Read more

What Faith Is – or – What Is Faith?

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Many people, even believers, often ask what faith is, or they’ll ask “What is faith?” Reading your Bible helps you find it… What Faith is to Christians Hebrews 11:1 “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.” According to Christians, you can find certainty and loyalty by trusting … Read more

Why Are Random Acts of Kindness Important?

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In your lifetime, you’ve probably experienced some random acts of kindness. Remember a time when a friend surprised you with a compliment or when someone else got you out of a difficult situation when they saw you were struggling? These kinds of pleasant surprises can certainly change things. Do you realize that these encounters can … Read more

How to Count Your Blessings

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Do you know how to count your blessings? Counting your blessings is a gratitude process – thanking the Good Lord for everything in your life, even during the bad times. How to Count Your Blessings: Recognize and Appreciate Your Life Recognizing and appreciating the positive aspects of your life is the essence of gratitude. Though … Read more

Does Your Christian Work-from-Home Business Please God?

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Are you really pleasing God with your Christian work-from-home business? In other words, is Christ in your Christian business? Let’s look into this. Do You Have to Be Poor to Be a Christian? Does following Christ require one to live in abject poverty? More Christians are giving up on the idea that they must suffer … Read more

Comforting Bible Verses for Anything You’re Going Through

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Regardless of what you’re going through right now, there are comforting Bible verses you can read and meditate on to find peace. God loves and cares about His people. No matter what hardships you may be facing, He never leaves His children to face things alone. The Lord tells us in the Bible that He … Read more

What Do Progressive Christians Believe? 9 Beliefs That Go Against God’s Word

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Have you ever wondered what do progressive Christians believe? Have you thought about how to rebut or refute their beliefs using the Word of God? The term “Christian” often refers to followers of Jesus Christ. But what do people mean when they use the term “progressive Christian”? What Is a Progressive Christian? The label “progressive … Read more

Christians and Technology: Where Do We Draw the Line?

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Today, if we mix Christians and technology, we can have positive effects. Or, if overdone, we can actually drive people away. Technology typically receives two different perspectives, but research reveals some insights that make the optimistic view more beneficial than the pessimistic point of view. Optimists see technology as a powerful tool and believe in … Read more

Why Should We Worship God in Bad Times?

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I would say that it is our duty to worship God during bad times because that is when we need Him the most. People often have this misconception that worshiping God is only necessary in good times. This is not the case at all. In fact, when we are in the middle of spiritual warfare, … Read more

How to Pray to Jesus and Prayers of Gratitude

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You’ve probably heard that God wants you to pray to Him in Jesus’ name, but how do you pray to Jesus? Praying to Jesus isn’t something we always do naturally, and it can be difficult to know where to start and how to actually talk with Him about your needs and concerns. I have this … Read more

Do Christians Celebrate Halloween?

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Why, yes! Some Christians do celebrate Halloween, just not in an ominous way. There really are no specific mentions of the word “Halloween” in the Bible. The closest reference is in I John 2:15-17, which is often paraphrased as “Be in the world but not of the world.” And as our pastor says, we strive … Read more