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Christianity

  • Never be yourself if…

    Have you met people who make “being themselves” as an excuse for bad behavior? I have. If you ever think that imitating their frame of thought is okay, I tell you it never is. When you do, you will be perceived as a toxic person who always drains the light of day. And people are Read more


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  • 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

    Rejoice always and delight in your faith; be unceasing and persistent in prayer; in every situation [no matter what the circumstances] be thankful and continually give thanks to God; for this is the will of God for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 AMP Read more


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  • Luke 16:10

    He who is faithful in a very little thing is also faithful in much; and he who is dishonest in a very little thing is also dishonest in much. Luke 16:10 AMP Read more


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  • Halloween, a pagan ritual

    Halloween originated from a pagan religious festival, Samhain. Attempts were made to reframe it as a Christian celebration, but it never did away its pagan aspects. If you confess that you are a follower of Jesus, and still consider that Halloween is an innocent celebration, you better think again. Do your research. You might find Read more


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  • Fame, money, and power

    If you force yourself to look, you will see forces that are at work in the world. Some, you’re already familiar with. They are fame, money, and power. They don’t usually go together, but when they do, they amplify one another. And they usually end up in corruption. The easier route for you to take Read more


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  • Between stimulus and response

    Between stimulus and response, there is a space. And in that space, you have the control over what to make out of the stimulus presented to you. Are you going to respond like a beastly animal? Or are you going to act like a human with morals and sound judgment? So, no matter what circumstance Read more


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  • Start your day with Jesus

    I think it goes naturally to desire for the one you love every breathing second you have. Isn’t it wonderful to be around your lover and beloved as you begin your day? The same goes for your relationship with Jesus. You do not only desire Him every Sunday or whenever it is convenient for you. Read more


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