Tag: Christian
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The Power of a Smile
I’ve been traveling in the United States for two weeks with my family. We’ve been to numerous restaurants, hotels, and airports as we hit six states in our first ten days in the country. I’ve been struck with the radical difference in customer service from various companies and chains. Southwest Airlines – after flying close to…
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Faith and Caution
Faith and caution may be considered enemies by some. Christians are often implored to step out in faith, believe that God speaks, and take bold steps into the unknown. After all, James tells us “Faith without works is dead.” (James 2) God is not looking to create impulsive Christians who are known for faith-laced, but…
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A Marriage Boost
Even the best of couples can use an occasional marriage boost. Maybe it has been a long time since you’ve had a “just you” date or getaway. Perhaps your family outings have been just that. Or it just may be the busyness of everyday life. You sense your marriage could use a boost. Things aren’t…
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Is the Old Testament Irrelevant?
Being a grace blog, we often focus on promises of the New Testament and the New Covenant. Does that make the Old Testament irrelevant? Is the old in Old Testament representative of something that has no value in modern-day? Was the God of the Old Testament different than the one we love and serve today? The…
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See the Good
Many times in missions, we speak of the difficulties with greater frequency than the good things. We talk about racism. We speak of our various phases of culture shock. Stories of being hurt by those we work with abound. Even at times, we venture into difficult topics like trauma or loss. What of the positive?…