Tag: faith
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Gluttony vs. Self-Control: Finding Lasting Satisfaction by Renewing Our Minds
In a world where indulgence is only a click, bite, or scroll away, overindulgence—whether with food, media, or even certain thought patterns—can feel almost impossible to resist. Personally, I know this all too well as I have struggled for decades with disordered eating habits and feel like a failure more often than not. But gluttony…
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A Season for Gratitude and Peace
Welcome back, November. It’s a blessing to see you once again. You’re a month of transition, ushering in changes in time, weather, and even the mood around us. You remind us of the words in Ecclesiastes, “To everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven.” November is that precious time,…
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How Satan Would Use Fear and Chaos to Divide and Destroy the World
If there’s one thing we know about Satan’s tactics, it’s that they are subtle and play on our deepest fears and insecurities. And what better way to spread chaos than by using the very events that already shake our world: pandemics, wars, and natural disasters? By feeding off the fear these events cause and manipulating…
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The War on God’s Design: How Society is Undermining Our True Identity
In today’s culture, we are constantly encouraged to “be our most authentic selves.” On the surface, this sounds empowering. Who wouldn’t want to live life true to who they are? However, the issue arises when being your “authentic self” becomes an excuse to reject God’s design and nature. We see it happening all around us:…
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Can Morality Exist Without God? A Conversation About Faith, Secularism, and Finding Our True North
We live in a world that feels more divided than ever. Chaos seems to be knocking on our doors every day, and sometimes it feels like the very fabric holding society together is unraveling. Have you ever asked yourself why things feel so out of control? Could it be that something deeper is happening—a drifting…
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From Darkness to Light: How God’s Goodness Counters the Forces of Destruction
In a world that often seems filled with division, fear, and pain, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. But just as darkness cannot exist where there is light, the goodness of God shines through even in the toughest times. While there are forces that seek to divide and destroy, God’s love, grace, and wisdom provide a…
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How to Comfort Someone Who’s Lost Everything Without Dismissing Their Pain
When someone experiences tragedy—whether it’s losing a loved one, facing financial ruin, or enduring trauma—knowing what to say (or not say) can feel overwhelming. We want to offer comfort, but we also want to avoid minimizing their pain or sounding insensitive. Everyone processes loss differently, and for some, even well-meaning words can feel hurtful. Whether…
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