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Why I Don’t Wear Pants: My Modesty Testimony

Why I Don’t Wear Pants: My Modesty Testimony

“Modesty is an act of love, is a heart issue, is leading where I want to go in life, glorifies God rather than self, is a guard to virtue, is a signpost for what I believe, is freeing, is obedience to God.” -Narelle Worboys “Everything precious is covered! A woman modestly dressed is like a…

18 Powerful Attributes of God

18 Powerful Attributes of God

Attributes are the characteristics someone possesses, they describe who they are and what makes them, them. They are exclusively used when attempting to describe God and what He is like. When we think about the attributes of God, we are trying to answer questions like, Who is God? What is God like? What kind of…

The Best Christian Books I Read in 2020

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The Best Christian Books I Read in 2020

At the beginning of the year, I made a goal of reading at least 1 book per week. I’m already an avid reader albeit, a slow one… on purpose. I like to take my time with a book to digest, meditate, and in some cases, do research about what I read. But I don’t think…

How Should Christians Respond to Suffering?

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How Should Christians Respond to Suffering?

We are getting acquainted with live news on deaths, loss of jobs, erosion of savings, loss of dignity, restrictions on movement, security threats or rumors of wars, mistrust on people, fear of the unknown, etc. These are some of the felt dimensions of a ‘new normal’ of a suffering humanity, during this global Pandemic. Otherwise,…

How Does God Care For Me?

· Guest Post by Kayla Moore ·

How Does God Care For Me?

God is a loving Father who cares for His children and wants the best for them. He loves to put a smile on your face and fill you with His joy.You may think that God doesn’t care when you go through difficulties, and you do not see the answers to your prayers. The truth is…

30 Beautiful Verses About Gratitude

30 Beautiful Verses About Gratitude

Verses About Gratitude There is nothing else that can have a bigger impact on our outlook in life than gratitude. A heart inclined to gratitude is bound to make a person joyful even during hard circumstances. And nothing else can give us more joy than the gift of Salvation. Maybe, you’re living through the worst…

17 Christian YouTube Channels You Need to Watch

17 Christian YouTube Channels You Need to Watch

There are many Christian YouTube channels out there, many of which are managed by Christians who love the Lord and enjoy creating content that may benefit the rest of us. I myself enjoy watching videos that are spiritually edifying. I have learned so much through YouTube -to the brothers and sisters who take the time…

30 Empowering Verses for Seasons of Waiting

30 Empowering Verses for Seasons of Waiting

Are you going through a season of waiting? We’re all waiting on something and these periods test our patience and faith. You may be waiting for a new home, a new job, graduation, a spouse, you may be waiting for healing or for a loved one to get saved. Whatever it is that you’re waiting…

Encouragement for Christians with Chronic Illness

Encouragement for Christians with Chronic Illness

Last week I was working on an entirely different post but I stopped, set it aside, and decided to write this one instead. I felt the prompting coming from God to write this post, as I was (and still am) going through a rough time with chronic illness. I’ve never mentioned it anywhere on the…

31 Life Changing Verses About God’s Promises

31 Life Changing Verses About God’s Promises

God’s Promises There are over 3,000 promises in the Bible. These are God’s unfailing, faithful promises to those who walk with Him. His promises are enduring forever and ever. God never breaks His promises as we humans do all the time. No matter the situation, God has a promise for you if you are willing…

30 Powerful Verses for Overcoming Fear

30 Powerful Verses for Overcoming Fear

Fears, we all have them. Whether you’re about to launch your own business or move places or maybe you’re scared of heights, we all have some kind of fear. Fear freezes us into place, it’s that uneasy feeling that something will go wrong. The thing about fear is that it stunts our growth and doesn’t…

Suffering: The Tail that Can’t be Pinned

· Guest Post by Grace Utomo ·

Suffering: The Tail that Can’t be Pinned

Strangers are horrified to learn I was hit by a car as I stepped into a crosswalk one brisk winter afternoon, and I don’t blame them. My friends and family are horrified. I’m still horrified, too. On December 3rd, 2016, a man sped straight through a red light – and straight into me. I’d looked…

31 Uplifting Verses for the Weary

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31 Uplifting Verses for the Weary

Life turns weary with its sudden ups and downs, routines and problems. It takes its toll on a body like nothing else. This is also true about the Christian walk, we are human and not immune to exhaustion. No one else understands this better than Jesus; He came as a man to experience our pain…

30 Verses to Help You Overcome Anxiety

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30 Verses to Help You Overcome Anxiety

Anxiety is a very real mental problem many of us struggle with. I know how hindering and stressful anxiety can become in our daily lives. It makes even the most simple tasks incredibly difficult and mentally draining. I know, because I’ve struggled with anxiety my entire life. Whether you have generalized or social anxiety, I…

31 Encouraging Verses About Faith

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31 Encouraging Verses About Faith

Are you struggling with your faith? Maybe you’re going through a difficult situation and don’t know how you can keep holding on. Hang in there! You’re not alone, although it may feel that way right now. The Lord understands you completely- better than anyone else. This is why He left us with His precious promises…

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