Category Archives: Christianity

Life is often a winding and troubled road

Posted on December 26, 2022 by Wisdomforlife

The point of many biblical stories is to help us feel in our bones (not just know in our heads) that God is for us in strange turns of life. Continue reading →

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All we need and more

Posted on December 24, 2022 by Wisdomforlife

So many titles for Jesus! Print the list and take one title each day to mediate on. Continue reading →

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Mary’s praise

Posted on December 23, 2022 by Wisdomforlife

“God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, to a virgin pledged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of David. The virgin’s name was Mary” (Luke 1:26-27).  “And coming in, he said to her, ‘Hail, favored one! … Continue reading →

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Stay focused on the true meaning of Christmas

Posted on December 21, 2022 by Wisdomforlife

Don’t miss the four truths we learn from the birth of Jesus Christ. Continue reading →

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Our hope in life and death

Posted on December 18, 2022 by Wisdomforlife

Worship the God who breaks in on the natural order for us and our salvation!. Continue reading →

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Profession vs. Possession of Salvation

Posted on December 16, 2022 by Wisdomforlife

It is questionable whether anyone who reasons, `Now that I am a Christian, I can live as I please’, has really been converted. Continue reading →

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Peace on earth?

Posted on December 14, 2022 by Wisdomforlife

Consider four dimensions of peace and how each is located in Jesus Christ. Continue reading →

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3 Essentials for true Christianity

Posted on November 15, 2022 by Wisdomforlife

It is as simple and straightforward as this… Continue reading →

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What is the gospel?

Posted on November 5, 2022 by Wisdomforlife

Gospel-centered living happens when three tenses are continuously kept in view… Continue reading →

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Is repentance a one-time action?

Posted on October 29, 2022 by Wisdomforlife

I am always going into the far country, and always returning home as a prodigal, always saying, Father, forgive me, and You are always bringing forth the best robe. Continue reading →

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