Tag: Christian Living
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What Is Baptism?
“When the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit, whom he poured out on us generously through Jesus Christ our Savior, so that, having…
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Perfect Praise
If you read through Psalm 148, the psalmist makes it abundantly clear that everyone and everything in heaven above and on earth below have reason to praise God. He is the Creator of all things and all people. His name alone should be exalted and praised. Should . . . Ah, that’s a difficult and…
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Daily Spiritual Exercise
I have an idea for a commercial that (I feel) is the perfect blend of motivational, heartwarming, and inspirational. But seeing as I don’t know anyone in the TV industry—and haven’t the faintest clue of how to pitch a commercial—this blog post will probably be the only way my idea will see the light of…
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What’s New?
“There is nothing new under the sun” (Ecclesiastes 1:9). Another new year is upon us. For many, January 1st is a day of optimism. A new year means new hopes and new opportunities—a fresh start. What begins with optimism often turns into disappointment. Our goal to get healthy ends after one day of exercise and…
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Peace in an Uncertain World
The new year is almost here. If you’re looking for Christ-centered content to read while you wait, here are some of our most popular blog posts and series from 2024. Enjoy! Top Ten Blog Posts #1 Baptized in Christ What if you woke up each day knowing you were unconditionally loved and forgiven? This powerful…
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How Do I Know?
“But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, though you are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come for me one who will be ruler over Israel, whose origins are from of old, from ancient times.” Micah 5:2 Growing up, I either recited or listened to other children recite that verse from the prophet Micah…
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Why Was Jesus Born?
As I was listening to the latest Faith Footnotes episode, “Luther at the Manger,” special guest Pastor Nathaniel Biebert said something that struck me. Regarding the content of his book, Luther at the Manger (Christmas sermons by Martin Luther translated from German into modern English), Pastor Biebert said something to this effect: “You cannot walk…
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How Can I Not Be Afraid?
“Do not fear, Zion; do not let your hands hang limp. The Lord your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves. He will take great delight in you; in his love he will no longer rebuke you, but will rejoice over you with singing” (Zephaniah 3:16-17). As a child, I often thought that…