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Praising Unceasingly
Biblical Paradoxes

Praising Unceasingly

If you’re like me, expressing praise to the Lord outside of church activities and music is way out of your […]

June 16, 2023June 16, 2023By Brooke B.
Praying Unfailingly
Biblical Paradoxes

Praying Unfailingly

One of the great perils and at times source of frustration of youth is the constant striving for independence. From […]

June 1, 2023June 1, 2023By Guest Author
The Danger of Christian Clichés
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The Danger of Christian Clichés

Picture this: Life is debilitating. It’s not that one specifically tragic thing happened, but rather a combination of complex circumstances. […]

May 20, 2023May 20, 2023By Emma Farr
Attending Church Consistently
Biblical Paradoxes

Attending Church Consistently

Do you ever feel like church is a waste of time? Do you ever wonder, “What’s the point of attending […]

May 18, 2023May 18, 2023By Gracie P
Reading the Bible Effectively
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Reading the Bible Effectively

The Bible is the greatest book ever to exist, so reading it effectively is vital, especially for us as Christians. […]

May 5, 2023May 5, 2023By Nikita Xavier
Introduction to Biblical Habits
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Introduction to Biblical Habits

“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.” -Aristotle Habits are unbelievably powerful! […]

April 21, 2023April 21, 2023By Emma Farr
Letting Go
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Letting Go

“Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say […]

April 6, 2023April 6, 2023By Ashley Farr
The Power of Prayer
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The Power of Prayer

We are told that it is essential to the life of a Christian. We are encouraged to practice it daily […]

March 23, 2023November 25, 2024By Theron St. John
Spiritual Gifts
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Spiritual Gifts

Perhaps my favorite book series of all time is the Narnia series by C.S. Lewis. One scene in the second […]

March 9, 2023March 10, 2023By Jessica Lowe
A Season of Waiting
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A Season of Waiting

One of the most challenging seasons of my life so far was when I was waiting for the adoptions of […]

February 24, 2023February 24, 2023By Emma Farr
Seeking to Serve
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Seeking to Serve

You know that warm, fuzzy feeling you get inside after helping someone? It’s honestly an amazing feeling! And you might […]

February 9, 2023February 14, 2023By Nikita Xavier
Why Humility?
Biblical Paradoxes

Why Humility?

Humility is an aspect of the Christian walk that I feel isn’t addressed enough. We hear about it in Sunday […]

January 20, 2023January 20, 2023By Caleb Venter
Combating Selfishness With Selflessness
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Combating Selfishness With Selflessness

We are often told to be selfless in the Bible. While many of us try to obey this Biblical command, […]

January 13, 2023January 13, 2023By Talitha Venter
Abiding in Christ
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Abiding in Christ

The Bible includes many different references to abiding in Christ, but sometimes this topic may seem confusing or even strange. […]

January 9, 2023January 9, 2023By Philip Le Roux
Come As You Are
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Come As You Are

Salvation “Come as you are.” You’ve probably heard this popular expression multiple times. I know I have, but only recently […]

January 1, 2023January 1, 2023By Emma Farr
The Birth of Jesus
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The Birth of Jesus

“Remember it’s all about Jesus”. I don’t know about you, but I hear this every Christmas season. Yes, it is […]

December 23, 2022December 23, 2022By Jessica Lowe
Born to Stand Out
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Born to Stand Out

If we’re completely honest with ourselves, we all want to fit in, right? You may get a handful of people […]

December 10, 2022December 10, 2022By Emma Farr
The Importance of the Bible
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The Importance of the Bible

“Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” Psalms 119:105 Here in South Africa, […]

December 3, 2022December 3, 2022By Micah Venter
Daniel: A Resolute Believer
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Daniel: A Resolute Believer

Daniel’s life Before I start, I want to ensure that you know who Daniel is. You may know a Daniel […]

November 18, 2022November 30, 2022By Nikita Xavier
David: A Patient Endurer
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David: A Patient Endurer

David’s Life I’ve always been intrigued by David. I mean, who wouldn’t be? After all, God called him “a man […]

November 12, 2022November 12, 2022By Emma Farr
Job: A Faithful Sufferer
Biblical Paradoxes

Job: A Faithful Sufferer

Job’s Life Job is such an inspirational character! God repeatedly tests him by allowing the loss of everyone and everything […]

November 4, 2022November 4, 2022By Alex Bowley
Esther: A Courageous Queen
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Esther: A Courageous Queen

Esther’s life When we think of Esther, we often think of the beautiful, brave queen protecting her people: “If I […]

October 28, 2022October 28, 2022By Jessica Lowe
Is the Christian Life Easy or Hard?
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Is the Christian Life Easy or Hard?

Do you think the Christian life is easy or hard?Luke 14:25–34Matthew 11:28–30 Breaking it down I often think about my […]

October 21, 2022By Dylan Lowe
Good Works
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Good Works

Throughout Jesus’ ministry on earth, He gave his disciples many instructions and principles on how we are to live our […]

October 14, 2022October 19, 2022By Caleb Venter
By Grace Through Faith
Biblical Paradoxes

By Grace Through Faith

I remember when growing up, I used to find it tough to understand my parents’ logic behind discipline. They told […]

October 7, 2022November 18, 2022By Philip Le Roux
Humble Yourself to be Exalted
Biblical Paradoxes

Humble Yourself to be Exalted

You’ve probably heard the quote, “pride goes before the fall”, or perhaps you’ve been told, “don’t get puffed up with […]

September 30, 2022September 30, 2022By Ashley Farr
Self-worth
Biblical Paradoxes

Self-worth

Do you ever get tired of constantly striving? Of constantly trying to prove yourself to others? Of constantly feeling inadequate? […]

September 27, 2022October 7, 2022By Emma Farr
Dying to Live
Biblical Paradoxes

Dying to Live

Every winter without fail, farmers burn their fields. I’m sure you’ve driven along the highway and noticed burning patches in […]

September 23, 2022September 23, 2022By Angelique Le Roux
Intro to Biblical Paradoxes
Biblical Paradoxes

Intro to Biblical Paradoxes

One of the most defining aspects of the Christian faith is our belief that God’s Word is infallible and inspired. […]

September 16, 2022September 16, 2022By Emma Farr
Godly Friendships
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Godly Friendships

Friends are amazing! I think we can all agree with that. Especially when they respect you, are kind-hearted, have a […]

September 9, 2022September 9, 2022By Nikita Xavier
Agape Love
Biblical Paradoxes

Agape Love

We use the word love pretty broadly in English. For example, I can safely say I love ice cream. However, I can […]

September 2, 2022September 2, 2022By Emma Farr
Unshakeable Hope
Biblical Paradoxes

Unshakeable Hope

Have you ever been anxious about something really important, like your health or your relationships? In those uncertain times, it […]

August 26, 2022August 26, 2022By Philip Le Roux
Unwavering Faith
Biblical Paradoxes

Unwavering Faith

The Defamation of Faith Over the years certain Biblical words have been misused and perverted by both false Christianity and […]

August 19, 2022August 19, 2022By Micah Venter
True Contentment
Biblical Paradoxes

True Contentment

If I’m being perfectly honest, I was pretty overwhelmed at first when I was given the topic of contentment. This […]

August 12, 2022August 12, 2022By Ashley Farr
The Secret to Joy
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The Secret to Joy

There comes a time in life when being joyful does not seem possible or even realistic. When someone encourages us […]

August 5, 2022August 5, 2022By Jessica Timberlake
Guarding Our Tongues
Biblical Paradoxes

Guarding Our Tongues

The tongue has the power to create good or evil in our lives. What we choose to say can either […]

July 27, 2022September 27, 2022By Nikita Xavier
Guiding Our Thoughts
Biblical Paradoxes

Guiding Our Thoughts

Guiding our thoughts is a popular phrase that we often hear. But you may be wondering, why do we need […]

July 22, 2022September 27, 2022By Caleb Venter
Guarding Our Hearts
Biblical Paradoxes

Guarding Our Hearts

It’s crazy how fast time passes when I’m on my phone. I can spend hours scrolling on Instagram, watching Netflix, […]

July 15, 2022September 27, 2022By Emma Farr

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