ARTICLES
Category: Life
10 Festive Ways to Enjoy “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens
Nearly 180 years later, “A Christmas Carol” shows no sign of losing its perennial popularity, with countless new versions and tributes emerging every year. For fans of Dickens, Scrooge, and Tiny Tim, here are 10 festive ways to enjoy this Yuletide favorite!
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5 Reasons Why Your Child’s Bedtime Matters
If there is one thing that young children lack, it is self-control. Here are five reasons why parents should lovingly establish and faithfully implement a consistent sleep routine.
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Are You a Modern-Day Cliff Clavin? Pontificating Populist Punditry
In the ‘80s hit TV series “Cheers,” Cliff Clavin was a postal worker—and a know-it-all. Today, social media has made it easy for all of us to morph into little Cliff Clavins, pontificating about anything and everything. Why does this matter for Christians?
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Your Online Pastor Doesn’t Love You the Way Your Local Pastor Does
Local church pastors used to be highly respected, but now they are just one voice that is often drowned out by the guy with multiple books, podcasts, and conference appearances. Why is this a serious concern for Christ’s church?
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Caring for Widows and Widowers in the Church
Widows and widowers most assuredly need the body of Christ to help and support them as they adjust to life without their spouse by their side.
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A Psalm for Restful Sleep
The busier life gets, the more tired we are, and yet the harder it is to get good rest! In Psalm 127 we find much needed wisdom for getting a good night’s sleep.
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Finding a New Church After Moving—and Growing in the Process
My husband and I decided to move our family of five from California to Colorado. The idea of leaving our church family was overwhelming, and finding a new church turned out to be more difficult than we expected.
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10 Coming-of-Age Movies for Graduates and Prospective Freshmen
In this summer of ’21—the age of maturity in many minds—as high school and college grads step toward adulthood, Beautiful Christian Life presents a slate of worthy films about growing up.
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3 Practical Ways to Stop Burdening Ourselves to Death
Since the advent of the Internet, what would have taken several months to reach a certain part of the world now takes seconds. We are more informed—and stressed out—than ever. Here are 3 practical ways to stop burdening ourselves to death.
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