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2025-11-30T21:20:09-05:00

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The Four Advent Sundays and How to Honor Them

Last updated on: November 30, 2025 at 9:20 pm By Amy Blossom

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Every year, Advent arrives quietly. Christmas decorations go up, the lights begin to glow, and churches bring out the familiar wreath with its purple and pink candles. As a child, I remember our church observing Advent every Sunday leading up to Christmas. At that time, I didn’t understand the significance, but now, as an adult, I understand that beneath this tradition lies a rich and beautiful purpose. Advent isn’t a countdown to presents or a sentimental prelude to Christmas... Read more

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2025-11-26T17:00:11-05:00

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Gratitude That Grows: How Thankfulness Transforms the Soul

Last updated on: November 26, 2025 at 5:00 pm By Amy Blossom

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Every November, our hearts and tables are filled with gratitude. We post what we’re thankful for on social media while counting our blessings. Yet somewhere between the busyness of the season and remembering what we are thankful for, gratitude can begin to feel like a habit rather than a heartfelt attitude of worship. In Scripture, thankfulness is never superficial. It isn’t a seasonal mood or a polite, “thank You, Lord.” It’s a transforming practice that changes the way we see... Read more

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2025-11-24T08:35:40-05:00

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Y’all Better Behave When Jesus Joins Us for Thanksgiving

Last updated on: November 24, 2025 at 8:35 am By Amy Blossom

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If Jesus pulled up a chair at our Thanksgiving table, I’m convinced the conversation would be both holy and entertaining. He’d meet us right where we are in the middle of the cooking chaos, the intense conversations, the football noise, and the political tension rising like the rolls that didn’t… but should have. Here are a few things I imagine Jesus might say as He looks around the table, paired with the Scriptures that speak the truth behind each one:... Read more

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2025-11-23T08:45:29-05:00

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What God’s Kindness Teaches Us About Loving Others

Last updated on: November 23, 2025 at 8:45 am By Amy Blossom

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Kindness may seem like a small thing; but speaking a polite word, lending a helping hand, or showing patience to others are not small things at all. It’s not just having good manners or being nice, kindness is a reflection of the heart of God. In fact, it’s God’s kindness that teaches us just how to love others. Additionally, Scripture doesn’t merely suggest that we be kind, it commands us to be kind. God’s Kindness Toward Us Before we... Read more

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2025-11-05T20:16:55-05:00

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Chosen and Loved: What It Means to Be Adopted by God

Last updated on: November 5, 2025 at 8:16 pm By Amy Blossom

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There’s a kind of love that isn’t earned or inherited – it’s chosen. That’s what makes adoption such a powerful picture of God’s heart toward us. When Scripture says believers are “adopted” by God, it’s not using a cold legal term. It describes the deepest desire of the Father, which is to bring lost sons and daughters home. The Heart of the Father In Ephesians 1:4–5 The Apostle Paul writes: “Just as He chose us in Him before the foundation... Read more

2025-11-03T19:45:44-05:00

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Are There Contradictions in the Bible? Not a Single One

Last updated on: November 3, 2025 at 7:45 pm By Amy Blossom

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Today we witness frequent challenges to the Christian faith. One of them is the claim that the Bible contains contradictions where scriptures say opposite things or challenge one another. This claim, if true, would undermine the reliability of God’s Word. However, this belief is based on misunderstandings of what a genuine contradiction is. This claim also fails to consider how Scripture was written, and how a careful contextual study shows that what appears to be contradictory can be harmonized. Defining... Read more

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2025-10-29T12:53:33-04:00

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Light in the Darkness: A Christian Response to Halloween

Last updated on: October 29, 2025 at 12:53 pm By Amy Blossom

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Every October, the same questions come up in Christian homes: What should we do about Halloween? Should we avoid it altogether? Join in the fun? Or somehow redeem it? While this night may seem wrapped in shadows, fear, and superstition, believers have the chance to respond differently, with peace that disarms fear and light that refuses to dim. Halloween can feel complicated for Christians. It’s a night filled with costumes, candy, and community, but it’s also steeped in imagery that... Read more

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2025-10-25T20:07:49-04:00

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Why Does God Allow Bad Things to Happen?

Last updated on: October 25, 2025 at 8:07 pm By Amy Blossom

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It’s a question as old as humanity and as personal as your own pain – why does God allow bad things to happen? When things go wrong, or when prayers seem to go answered, or even when life feels unfair, our hearts ache for understanding. The Bible reminds us that God is not the author of evil or chaos. He is the Redeemer who meets us in the middle of it all, turning pain into purpose and sorrow into strength.... Read more

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2025-10-20T12:42:47-04:00

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Honeycomb in the Bible: The Sweetness of God’s Word

Last updated on: October 20, 2025 at 12:42 pm By Amy Blossom

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The image of honeycomb in the Bible reminds us that God’s Word is meant to be savored. It is sweet and nourishing to the soul, bringing healing and hope to weary hearts. In the ancient world, honeycomb wasn’t just a sweet treat, it was a symbol of God’s goodness, provision, and truth. Throughout Scripture, honeycomb appears as a picture of the sweetness of God’s Word, the healing power of wisdom, and even the reality of Jesus’ resurrection. Today, when life... Read more

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2025-10-15T13:25:37-04:00

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How Christians Face Cancer and Extreme Illness

Last updated on: October 15, 2025 at 1:25 pm By Amy Blossom

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Illness can shake us to the core. Whether it’s a diagnosis that takes your breath away or the slow ache of watching someone you love suffer, sickness has a way of reminding us how fragile life really is. Yet for those who belong to Christ, illness – no matter how devastating – is never the end of the story. As hard as it may be, Christians face cancer and extreme illness with faith, hope and prayer. My Personal Experience In... Read more

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