faith

  • Striving and surrendering: A Christian balancing act

    It is easier for me to show mercy to others than to myself. I think I know why this is: not too many years ago, I was harsh in my judgments of others, but gave myself a nearly infinite leash in matters of morality. My sense of right and wrong were desperately warped, both for…

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  • To be or not to be “LGB+”: A concise guide for Christians

    There’s a time and a place for almost everything, and that includes identifying oneself by the terms “LGB+,” “gay,” “lesbian,” etc. Note that I said identifying oneself by these terms, not identifying with them. The distinction is essential, especially for a Christian who holds to biblical morality and a biblical worldview. The ways we identify…

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  • Beyond feelings: God’s promises as the key to Christian identity

    A friend of mine recently had a small crisis of faith. She is not prone to spiritual crises, so it got my attention. It seems she felt God was being distant since she didn’t sense His presence in her life. This sense made her question whether He exists. Her question is a common one among…

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  • Sinner, conqueror, or both? What the Bible tells us

    How do you view yourself as a Christian? Do you see yourself more as a sinner, lurching through a life of defeat, disappointment, and frustration? Or do you see yourself as a conqueror in Christ, victorious even in the midst of your struggles? The difference is more important than you think. It’s hardly surprising that…

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