ARTICLES
Category: Life
Should Christians Drink Alcohol?
Alcohol consumption is a tough topic because it is associated with both joyful and tragic situations. Some Christians think it is perfectly fine to drink alcohol, while others believe it is sinful to partake. Which view is correct?
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“A Christmas Carol”: 10 Notable Versions of Dickens’s Holiday Classic
Here are 10 notable versions of Dickens’s “A Christmas Carol,” discussed (as Mr. Scrooge might have it) in terms of assets and liabilities—and rated out of 5 British shillings.
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8 Practical Ways to Flee from Temptation in the Moment
“‘The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak’” (Matt. 26:41). There are times when it’s especially difficult to resist acting upon our sinful desires. Here are eight practical things you can do to flee temptation in the moment.
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Communicating Wisely in a Digital Age
Why is it wise to avoid any serious communication with fellow church members via e-mail and social media, and what are some of the advantages of meeting in-person instead?
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8 Ways Money Might Be Your Idol
While most believers know that loving money is wrong, many are unaware they may be committing this very sin. Here are a few signs that you may love money too much.
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6 Ways to Encourage Peace, Love, and Joy in Your Family on Thanksgiving Day
Family stress, tension, and discord can make Thanksgiving a time for which many are not thankful. Here are six simple ways we can encourage peace, love, and joy on Thanksgiving Day.
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How Do Christians in the Military Love Their Enemies and Do Good to Them?
How do Christians in the military love their enemies and do good to them as Jesus commanded in Matthew 5:43-46?
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“As God in Christ Forgave You” — Ephesians 4:31-32
How can honest self-reflection contribute to improving our relationships?
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Aged Care Ministry: 3 Challenges and 5 Responses
I have been a pastor for twenty-five years, the last three of which I was privileged to serve as an aged-care chaplain. Here are some of the challenges I experienced and some of the solutions to these challenges that became apparent to me over those brief three years.
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