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3 Powerful Truths to Remember When You’re Offended — Carol McLeod Ministries

Have you ever been offended by someone and then overreacted emotionally?  Has someone ever gotten on your very last nerve … and then you have let this incompetent person know about their thoughtless behavior with sharp words or with a cold attitude? How do you handle daily offenses? Now … I am not talking about abuse.  I… Continue reading 3 Powerful Truths to Remember When You’re Offended — Carol McLeod Ministries

Halloween in Exile – Emmanuel Baptist Church

It’s October 31, and I had a conversation with someone today about whether Christians should celebrate Halloween. More specifically, we were discussing the ways that Christians tend to argue their case for or against our involvement in the candied festivities. It seems like most of the Christians we know don’t deny that the holiday has… Continue reading Halloween in Exile – Emmanuel Baptist Church

Inspiring verses to overcome spiritual battles

A mug with a Bible verse. (Photo by Jessica Lewis from Pexels) Life’s journey is full of ups and downs, and sometimes we face tough spiritual battles. These can be moments of doubt, temptation, or just feeling down. But guess what? The Bible has our back. It’s like a guidebook filled with powerful words that… Continue reading Inspiring verses to overcome spiritual battles

Is there a scriptural basis for discernment? Part 2

By Elizabeth Prata Part 1 here: Why are there so many false pastors? In these biblically illiterate days, many people focus their anger on the person calling out false teachers. They become angry with those who are warning against false doctrines or movements. Discernment is important! But, is there a scriptural basis for discernment activity, such… Continue reading Is there a scriptural basis for discernment? Part 2

Wise Investments: How Money Stewardship Connects to Body Stewardship

This thought-provoking episode of “Compared to Who?” explains the connections between being a good “steward” of our money and the stewardship of our bodies. Looking at Matthew 6, Heather answers a listener’s question: How can I know what it means to be a good steward of my body when it’s so easy to believe diet culture’s… Continue reading Wise Investments: How Money Stewardship Connects to Body Stewardship

Can Children Be Demonized?

The question at hand is a rather unsettling one – can children be demonized? It’s a topic that might raise eyebrows and cause unease, but it’s a question we must explore in today’s culture. Let’s leave aside the sensationalism of demon possession that we often encounter in wild movies like “Rosemary’s Baby” from years gone… Continue reading Can Children Be Demonized?

How to fly with your faith – Christian Personal Development

Ad: [New] Biblical Angle to Think and Grow Rich. Now you can read this book from the Christian perspective. Get you copy today at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B098TZC7YD If you want to learn how to fly with your faith, then this Bible Short Report edition is just right for you. You must be ready to start flying with your faith if… Continue reading How to fly with your faith – Christian Personal Development

The Privileged Life: Celebrate What’s Most Important

“Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things.” (Philippians 4:8) There’s an ongoing spiritual battle for our souls—old as the Bible, new as this week’s sales flyers and displays at big-chain megastores. You could almost call… Continue reading The Privileged Life: Celebrate What’s Most Important