Growing up in a Christian home, it is common to have a number of “bad words,” which are off limits for children to use. Some households also forbid “potty talk,” or crude humor. Is there a basis for this, and is there a distinct line for Christians to stay behind? Many argue that there are … Continue reading Godly Speech
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Ecclesiastes 3 Study
“To everything there is a season, a time for every purpose under heaven.” Ecclesiastes 3:1 Verses 2-8 list these “times,” not a full list, but enough to get the idea. It is also a list of opposites: “A time to be born, and a time to die” (v. 2a). This poem seems a little out … Continue reading Ecclesiastes 3 Study
Ecclesiastes 2 Study
“I said in my heart, ‘Come now, I will test you with mirth; therefore enjoy pleasure;’ but surely, this also was vanity.” Ecclesiastes 2:1 Having studied labor and finding it empty of meaning and intrinsic value, Solomon decides to test pleasure and enjoyment, only to find that this, too, is an empty pursuit. He pursued … Continue reading Ecclesiastes 2 Study
Ecclesiastes 1 Study
Vanity- emptiness; want of substance to satisfy desire; uncertainty; fruitless desire or endeavor; Trifling labor that produces no good; Untruth; Empty pleasure; vain pursuit; idle show; unsubstantial enjoyment; Ostenation; arrogance; Inflation of mind upon slight grounds; empty pride; conceit over personal attainments or decorations. Webster's Dictionary; 1677 Reading Ecclesiastes 1 with that definition in mind … Continue reading Ecclesiastes 1 Study
To Love a Friend
I came across a post recently that got me thinking. It was intended to be one of those empowering, self-care type posts, but as good as it sounds, it goes completely against what the Bible says. “They may love you. But if they can’t choose you, you must walk away. You are way too valuable … Continue reading To Love a Friend
Fuel Friday: Bible Reading Plans
As promised, here's a list of resources to help you be able to read through the Bible and learn more about God in the coming year: Ligonier has a great post with lots of options. You can find whatever you need! There are several options available at Bible Gateway, including audio and chronological plans. Bible … Continue reading Fuel Friday: Bible Reading Plans
Books for Advent
Christmas season is almost upon us, which means it's time to start looking at advent materials! My family hasn't done advent calendars since my brothers and I were little, but we transitioned into books. These three books take about ten minutes to read each night and include instructions for lighting the Advent candles, devotions, and … Continue reading Books for Advent
God is Love
Today we’re starting a progressive series on love. This series is going to take us to some places that may surprise you, but it is going to logically follow the flow of a Christian worldview. A couple of weeks ago, we went over a few of the many reasons that believers should read their Bibles. … Continue reading God is Love
When Singleness Feels Hard
Recently, a few of my school friends and acquaintances have gotten into relationships, engaged, or married. Most of them, in fact. It’s hard when you feel like all the girls your age have someone special except you. Loneliness, anxiety, and depression can hit without warning. We can tell ourselves all the right things, remind ourselves … Continue reading When Singleness Feels Hard
Hot Topics: LGBTQ+
The issue of homosexuality and transgenderism should be easy for Christians to navigate, and yet we tend to get sucked in by society and swayed by movements in culture. Today, we’re talking about truth. It is not my intention to offend, but if I do offend you, I hope it is because of the truth … Continue reading Hot Topics: LGBTQ+
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