Tag: Christian Living
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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…
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Faith Footnotes: Top 3 Episodes of 2025
2025 brought many moments to pause, reflect, and grow in faith. Our Faith Footnotes podcast explored God’s Word, sharing practical insights, encouragement, and gospel hope with listeners throughout the year. These three episodes stood out as favorites among our audience—timely conversations you can return to again and again: January: “A Year in God’s Word: The…
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Does Jesus Live Up to Your Expectations?
Note: Matthew chapter 2 records events that occurred sometime after Jesus’ birth, not on the night we celebrate at Christmas. Still, the Magi’s rejoicing belongs beautifully with the Christmas story. Their joy flows from the same truth we rejoice in today: The child born in Bethlehem is the promised Savior, revealed not only to Israel…