Christianity
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What’s your cause?
It’s true that having a sense of purpose and self-sacrifice gives our life meaning. From the book Life Is in the Transitions: Mastering Change at Any Age: Having a cause–a thee story–is the third great pillar in living a meaningful life. A cause is something you believe in that’s bigger than yourself. It’s serving God, being Read more
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What’s in a name?
Sometimes, it’s just a name given to you. Mostly, it’s what you make of it. A good name [earned by honorable behavior, godly wisdom, moral courage, and personal integrity] is more desirable than great riches;And favor is better than silver and gold.Proverbs 22:1 AMP That’s why it’s so important to strive to keep your name with integrity Read more
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Things don’t always continue
From this week’s Sunday service, I have learned about two kinds of contentment. One is being complacent about how things will remain the same. The other is a kind of contentment that depends on the Lord our God. I will search with lanterns in Jerusalem’s darkest corners to punish those who sit complacent in their Read more
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The songs you listen to
Growing up, I realized the importance of choosing what kind of songs you listen to. Unconsciously, they affect how you see things, respond to circumstances, and put life into perspective. Even if some will say that it doesn’t matter what kind of songs you allow yourself to be immersed in, the impression of such songs Read more
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Knowing the roots of the issue
As I was doing my daily Bible reading, I came across this story about how Jepthah went back to the essence of the conflict between Israel and its neighboring enemies. How often do we jump into a part of a dispute without knowing its roots, believing that what we have to say about it is Read more
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