Tag: Christian Living
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What Actually Happens in Church?
“‘Who of you is left who saw this house in its former glory? How does it look to you now? Does it not seem to you like nothing? But now be strong, . . . and work. For I am with you,’ declares the Lord Almighty. ‘This is what I covenanted with you when you…
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What Are Your Priorities in Life?
This is what the Lord Almighty says: “These people say, ‘The time has not yet come to rebuild the Lord’s house.’” Then the word of the Lord came through the prophet Haggai: “Is it a time for you yourselves to be living in your paneled houses, while this house remains a ruin?” This is what…
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There’s So Much Pressure to Share
As Jesus was walking beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon called Peter and his brother Andrew. They were casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen. “Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will send you out to fish for people.” At once they left their nets and followed…
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How Can I Wait Patiently?
“I waited patiently for the Lord; he turned to me and heard my cry. He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire; he set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand. He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise…
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Why Was Jesus Baptized?
Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to be baptized by John. But John tried to deter him, saying, “I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?” Jesus replied, “Let it be so now; it is proper for us to do this to fulfill all righteousness.” Then John consented.…
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Your Baptismal Life Explained
Water flows through every page of Scripture, pointing to God’s promises and our salvation in Christ. In this episode of Faith Footnotes, Rev. Dr. Michael Berg discusses his book The Baptismal Life and reflects on how baptism connects believers to Christ in daily life. Whether you were baptized as an infant or recently, this conversation…
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Freely and Confidently
I take certain blessings for granted and don’t really think about them all that much from day to day. I don’t think about what an undeserved gift it is that I wake up each morning and have good food in my fridge, warm clothes on my back, and a heated house in winter. On a…
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Top 10 Posts of 2025
As another year comes to a close, it’s worth pausing to reflect on where the Lord has led us and what he has taught us through his Word. Throughout 2025, some posts revisited familiar passages, others wrestled with hard questions, but all were meant to point you, dear Christian, to the amazing love of your…