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September 2026

September 30, 2026

When It Is Okay To Judge People

Is it okay for us to judge other people? What does the Bible say about...

September 23, 2026

Is Forgiveness Unfair? Why Gratitude May Be the Key

Have you ever felt as though forgiving someone is unfair? After all you’ve been through,...

August 2026

August 17, 2026

Why Did Jesus Call the Canaanite Woman a Dog?

Even in today’s world where many people love their pets, calling someone a dog is...

July 2026

July 29, 2026

When There Is No Apology: Finding Healing in Christ

Sometimes, there is no apology, no restitution, and no change of heart. You don’t hear...

November 2025

November 26, 2025

What Religion Gives Us a God Who Suffers With Us?

Why is there suffering? What can we do about suffering? Will there ever be an...

October 2025

October 15, 2025

7 Ways That God Loves Even the Bad People

Have you ever wondered if God loves even the bad people? How can God love...

September 2025

September 03, 2025

Are Religious People Too Harsh?

When I listen to some religious people, there are times when I feel a bit...

March 2025

March 26, 2025

6 Unforgettable Quotes on Mercy by Pope Francis

Pope John Paul II may have been the pope known as the Pope of Mercy,...

March 05, 2025

Too Sinful For God’s Love? 3 Bible Verses To Keep In Mind

Have you ever experienced a time when you felt you were too sinful to be...

January 2025

January 22, 2025

Why Forgiving Others Feels So Hard—And How to Start

Jesus Himself admonished us many times to forgive. As Christians, forgiveness is a part of...

October 2024

October 23, 2024

Have You Ever Imagined the View From the Cross?

As Christians, we often contemplate upon the passion and death of Jesus Christ. While I...

June 2024

June 26, 2024

Are We Humanizing Jesus Too Much?

When I was a child, there was an old movie about Jesus we often watched...

May 2024

May 15, 2024

How Do We Overcome Our Shame?

“O magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt his name together. I sought...

May 01, 2024

6 Things You Can Actually Do to Help a Homeless Person

Have you ever felt guilty whenever you encounter a beggar or a homeless person? What...

March 2024

March 06, 2024

Who Are The Outcasts Today?

Who were the people considered to be outcasts during the time of Jesus? Who are...

January 2024

January 31, 2024

Why Does God Allow Us To Fall Into Sin?

Have you ever wondered why God doesn’t always keep us from falling into sin? After...

November 2023

November 22, 2023

Does God Appreciate What We Do?

Too often, people are not ashamed to say unkind words to others. More and more...

November 10, 2023

Why Is There So Much Hatred for Evil and So Little Love for Good?

Have you ever wondered why many people today don’t listen to Christians who want to...

October 2023

October 11, 2023

What Is The Unforgivable Sin?

What is the unforgivable sin? Is it murder? Is it adultery? Is it cursing? When...

October 09, 2023

Why God Did Not Choose To Love Us From Afar

Many times, as we watch television or look at our computer screens, we watch suffering...

July 2023

July 26, 2023

A Warning to Self-Righteous Christians Who Lack Humility

I am grateful for the indescribable blessing of being a Christian. But I can't help...

June 2023

June 21, 2023

How Do You Love Your Enemies When You Don’t Feel Like Doing So?

One of the hardest things we’d ever learn from Christ is to love our enemies....

June 07, 2023

If Love Is Gentle and Kind, Why Are So Many Christians Rude?

I can’t help but notice many of the fierce comments Christians make over social media....

May 2023

May 04, 2023

Can the World Ever Be Right Again?

“It’s like in the great stories, Mr. Frodo. The ones that really mattered. Full of...

April 2023

April 29, 2023

Are You Ready for the Hour of Your Death?

With the current progress in science and artificial intelligence, I often read about predictions that...

April 21, 2023

Is Christianity All About Suffering?

If there is anything wrong with how Christianity is sometimes preached today, perhaps it is...

April 17, 2023

When You Can’t Go to Confession, How Do You Obtain God’s Mercy?

Why is it so hard to receive God’s forgiveness? Have you ever felt yourself asking...

April 14, 2023

The Problem With Mortal Sin

When someone commits a murder, one instantly know that one has done something wrong. To...

April 12, 2023

What Did Jesus Do When He Met a Sinner Condemned To Die?

Jesus mingled with sinners throughout His earthly life. He ate with prostitutes and tax collectors....

April 06, 2023

When You Keep On Failing To Be a Good Person

How many times have you resolved to change a bad habit only to fail again...