Tag: kindness
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Navigating Friendships with Non-believers
As Christians, we are called to love others, including those who do not share our faith. However, navigating friendships with non-believers can sometimes feel challenging. How do we maintain our faith while building relationships with people who hold different beliefs? How do we balance being a light in their lives without compromising our convictions? The…
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The Christian’s Inner Life: A Source of Strength and Direction
The inner life of a Christian is the wellspring of our decisions, attitudes, and actions. It’s the part of us unseen by the world but fully visible to God. Proverbs 4:23 says, “Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.” Our inner life is the control center of our thoughts,…
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Removing Spiritual Blockages
Blockages come in many forms—clogged pipes, blocked arteries, or even traffic jams. Each of these blockages causes disruption, inconvenience, or even danger. But what about spiritual blockages? A spiritual blockage occurs when something hinders our relationship with God, prevents us from hearing His voice clearly, or stops us from walking in His purpose. Just like…
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The Christian’s Spiritual To-Do List
We all have different ways of managing our daily tasks. Some of us write to-do lists on sticky notes, others jot them down on the back of a napkin or type them into our phones. There are even those who prefer to take life as it comes, hoping to remember everything important as the day…
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Bully, Aggressive, or Mean: Understanding the Differences and How to Respond
In today’s society, the terms “bully,” “aggressive,” and “mean” are often used interchangeably, but they have distinct meanings. The word “bully” has gained significant attention in recent years, sometimes being used to describe any behavior that someone finds unpleasant or disagreeable. But what does it truly mean to be a bully, and how should we,…
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Should Christians Have Class?
Have you ever pondered the idea of “class” and whether it’s something Christians should strive for? Class is often seen as subjective, but at its core, it’s about how we treat others. Let’s dive into what having class means, how we should treat people we perceive as lacking it, and what the Bible says about…
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The Plan
Have you ever heard the phrase, “God has a plan for your life”? It’s something we often hear, but what does it really mean? Let’s dive into “The Plan” that God has for us, from Jesus’ death to the promise of a new heaven and new earth, and understand how this grand design impacts our…
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Embracing Who You Are in Christ
Navigating our identity as Christians can be challenging. Often, we begin our journey with zeal and purpose, only to find ourselves entangled in the shadows of our past identities. We desire to live a purpose-driven life for Christ, yet we struggle to fully embrace the responsibilities and roles that enable us to fulfill this calling.…
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