Faith based living
Insights and anecdotes about living by faith in our role as women, wives, and mothers.
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Do I have to go to church to be a Christian?
Do I HAVE to go to church to be a Christian? The weekend is finally here, but instead of resting, I hop on my to-do list and finish Saturday feeling accomplished and exhausted. But, as I set my alarm for the morning, sometimes, I’m tempted not to rise and shine. Can’t I give God the glory, glory from home? Is worshipping from home a legitimate choice? Am I still a Christian if I don’t go to church? Going to church is not a part of salvation. When we add requirements to salvation or Christianity that Jesus did not, we add burdens and weights to the light yoke of Jesus. “Going…
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4 Ways Christians Can Observe Ramadan with a Missions Mindset
Christians can observe Ramadan? You might ask why Christians would observe the Islamic month of Ramadan at all. Because Jesus entrusted us with a mission for those who do not know Him. Matthew 28:19 ESV Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,” And Muslims are the largest group of unreached people in the world. According to Alan Shlemon in The Ambassador’s Guide to Islam, approximately 27,000 die each day without a saving knowledge of Christ. Seeing that number made those lives more tangible to me and broke my heart for them. Most Muslims want…
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Why Jesus washed the feet of Judas
Have you ever wondered why Jesus washed the feet of Judas? It’s always been part of the story, but sometimes, we don’t pay attention to the details when we’re so familiar with a story. But this year, I really stopped to consider why the evening unfolded the way it did. As I was reflecting on rejection and Christ’s work on the cross, I read the four gospel accounts of the last supper and betrayal: Matthew 26, Mark 14, Luke 22, John 13. While I really appreciate the style and perspective of all four gospels, John is especially beautiful. John writes more lyrically and emotionally, which speaks to my heart, but…
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Unplanned is the Movie We All Need to See
Unplanned is an incredibly important movie. I went in agreeing with everything the films stands for, and STILL left changed. It wasn’t an easy film to decide to watch in the theater. And yet, here I am begging you to go see it anyway. Even if you’re already pro-life. Even if you don’t think you can see such a heavy movie. And even if you have to take a fist full of tissues and wear waterproof mascara, go see it! This movie is hard to watch in some places. While a typical action movie with an R rating is much more violent, the difficult scenes are so raw and powerful…
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Why Should You Give Up Something for Lent?
Why should you give up something for Lent? Maybe you shouldn’t. Lent is a HUMAN tradition that isn’t in the Bible at all. (But keep reading because there are some really powerful reasons I choose to.) And some Christian denominations have made Lent an ostentatious ritual that secures salvation or God’s blessing in our lives. John 20:31 ESV But these are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name. Let me be clear. Salvation does not require you to give up something for Lent. Furthermore, it’s not a part of some magical How…
