Tag: religion
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Vices vs. Verses: A Testimony
There has been a lot of discussion in my church lately on the importance of personal testimony and how individual stories can impact the world. Giving testimony on one’s faith is empowering and gives honor and glory to God because we are relaying the story of how He saved us. Peonies ‘n Mint, though loosely…
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The View From Here
Excuse me while I get philosophical for a moment… Today my church’s sermon was a discussion on the beginning of the world and what belief in how Life began pertains to your life in the present world. The discussion led by Pastor Dave was one which moved me so completely that I actually brought out my phone…
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The Year I Grew Up: A Talk of Faith & Faults
Today is my 24th birthday, but before you feel the obligation to wish me a happy day of birth, let me stop you. There is no need. I’ve walked into today with no feelings of excitement or anticipation. Instead, I look at it as just another day in the routine of life. Now, I’m not…
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Faith: What It Means to Me
“Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.” -Hebrews 11:1 I know I have mentioned this before, but I’ll make the statement one more time: I was raised in a Lutheran home. I also attended a Lutheran grade school and high school, and Christian university…
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“I’ll Be the Light that Shines for You.”
One of the most difficult facts of being a Christian is that you are not immune to life’s trails and tribulations. Surely a good and loving God would not allow for His people to go through death of loved ones, financial hardships, heartbreaks, worries, or fears, right? I mean, doesn’t Him loving us mean He…