Why Easter is such a big deal: learning from Matthew’s Gospel

Why is Easter such a big deal to Christians? Has someone ever asked you this? Maybe you’ve wondered it yourself? Many people do. The Christian meaning of Easter sometimes gets overlooked, even forgotten, among colorful baskets stuffed with eggs, treats, and toys. The foundation of Christianity… Easter is a big deal to Christians. Actually, it […]

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people on beach at sunset

10 Ways to Give God Glory in your Life

So whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.1 Cor 10:31 All sunsets are a pleasure to see, but I am especially fond of the ones I can view from the beach. Watching the sun’s bright rays soften into gorgeous shades of gold, orange, and pink

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25 Bible Verses about Giving God Glory

Giving God glory means honoring him and praising who he is. It means magnifying and reflecting his loving character through our own thoughts, words, and actions. Here are some top Bible verses to consider about giving God glory in your life: (1) So whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do it all

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Gifts for Jesus–a Christmas poem

This December, the explanatory notes provided in my New Living Translation Bible taught me some surprising things about the wise men who brought gifts to Jesus after his birth. First of all, we don’t know how many wise men came to visit Jesus. Maybe you are thinking as I did, “Yes we do. Three!” Christmas

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Don’t Worry About Anything: keeping problems in perspective (Philippians 4:6-7)

Sometimes I struggle to keep my problems in perspective and not worry about them. The Apostle Paul says–“don’t worry about anything,” but this seems nearly impossible when I get tangled up with difficult emotions or life’s chaos. Small issues appear big. Lines of responsibility get blurry. When I start stressing about how to fix or

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