Christian Living Category
When Christians Practice Witchcraft
Posted on June 22, 2017 4 Comments
Christians condemn witchcraft, right? In word, yes, but in practice, not always. I believe there are many Christians who engage in what can be called Christian witchcraft. Let me explain. Witchcraft is an attempt to control, manipulate, or engage with the spirit world through various practices such as spells, incantations, and rituals. Typically, in the […]
Should Christians Date Non-Christians?
Posted on May 11, 2017 1 Comment
Few things in life can bring more joy—and, conversely, more pain—than a romantic relationship. Since it is such a central and important aspect of our lives, we ought to consider how God has designed for relationships to work best. They were, after all, his idea. Wouldn’t he know what is good for us? If you […]
Which Bible Translation Should I Use?
Posted on May 9, 2017 3 Comments
The Bible was originally written in Hebrew, Aramaic (Old Testament) and Greek (New Testament). Since then, it has been translated into hundreds of languages. English is one language that is fortunate enough to have many different translations of the Bible. Translating from one language to another is a difficult task. Translators must take into account […]
The Push and Pull of Obedience
Posted on March 27, 2017 Leave a Comment
It is no secret that God desires for people to obey him. One of the most foundational aspects of being God is the authority that comes with it over your own creation. The Bible makes no qualms about describing a Ruler of the universe who sets forth commands that he desires to be followed. It should […]
Life Has No Life Hacks
Posted on March 6, 2017 Leave a Comment
You’ve probably seen the videos or read the articles. 15 Simple Life Hacks to Use Around the House! The next thing you know, someone has figured out how to use a paperclip to make mowing the lawn 10 times easier, or box of baking soda that gives your hair volume for double the amount of time. It might not […]
Don’t Just Hear the Word—Obey It!
Posted on February 21, 2017 Leave a Comment
James 1:22-25 says: [22] But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. [23] For if anyone is a hearer of the word and not a doer, he is like a man who looks intently at his natural face in a mirror. [24] For he looks at himself and goes away and […]
Can Christians Smoke Pot?
Posted on January 19, 2017 3 Comments
With the stigma around marijuana quickly disappearing, and the movement towards legalization of not only medicinal but recreational use of it, Christians should be thoughtfully thinking about how they should respond to these trends. In the past, it was easy for Christians to denounce pot because it was illegal, and Christians are clearly taught in […]
Canadian Teens: “I’m not the same person on Instagram that I am in real life”
Posted on December 15, 2016 Leave a Comment
It’s a changing world out there. The National Post came out with a new study focusing on the online lives of teen guys in Canada. The study set out to discover what the digital world is like for today’s young men. When I read the article (which is composed 90% of quotes from teenagers), I was […]
How Are Christians “More Than Conquerors”?
Posted on November 14, 2016 1 Comment
It’s a phrase that gets thrown around quite a bit by Christians, usually in the midst of a rah-rah speech meant to build up believers and help them gain some God-given confidence. It might sound something like, Don’t let the negatives in life get you down! You can choose to be bitter or you can choose to […]
You Owe God $10 Billion
Posted on October 31, 2016 Leave a Comment
Jesus is a master storyteller. Much of his teaching about God and the kingdom of heaven comes in the form of parables—little stories that pack a big punch. In Matthew chapter 18, we encounter one such parable on the subject of forgiveness. [21] Peter came up and said to him, “Lord, how often will my […]
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