Why is it when I tell unbelievers I don’t celebrate Halloween, they understand … Yet when I explain my beliefs to Christians, they feel offended & confused? This whole “celebrating” Halloween thing has been a point of contention for believers for some time now. But here are my opinions on the matter and better yet, […]
Anton LaVey, the founder of the Church of Satan, said: “I am glad that Christian parents let their children worship the devil at least one night out of the year. Welcome to Halloween.” We are quick on our feet to rush and honor the devil in so many ways. We see no harm in Halloween, […]
When I was little, my parents taught me to always tell the truth. But somewhere along the way to adulthood I learned to do otherwise. I learned about “little white lies” – lies to not hurt other people’s feelings, lies to cover for my friends and siblings, lies to avoid confronting and sharing my true […]
BY: SAMANTHA BROWN Make a list. From clothes to toiletries, list everything you’ll need for your trip. Then lay it all out on the bed, and check off items so you don’t forget anything. It’s also great in case your luggage is lost or stolen, because you’ll have a record of everything you’ve packed. Pick one […]
Having the shape of your dreams isn’t your ticket to happiness. It’s learning to love the skin you’re in. Imagine a world where everyone looks like Barbie and Ken. Try to imagine yourself as a Barbie, talking to the other Barbies and Kens. Would you like yourself? Would you think you were as pretty as […]
“Whoever watches the wind will not plant; whoever looks at the clouds will not reap.” Ecclesiastes 11:4 (NIV)It’s frustrating to feel that you are somehow falling behind, or missing out on all the things you want to accomplish because you just can’t seem to make it happen. I started to analyze why it was others […]
A Four Question Interview by Boundless with Nabeel Qureshi New York Times bestselling author of Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus. Author Nabeel Qureshi has a personal stake in making sure that American Muslims are not misunderstood and persecuted: Although he is a Christian, he grew up in a loving Muslim family that still practices Islam. Qureshi’s […]
“Therefore also now, says the Lord, turn and keep on coming to Me with all your heart, with fasting, with weeping, and with mourning [until every hindrance is removed and the broken fellowship is restored].” Joel 2:12 When a Churchgoer hears the word “Fast” (when not in reference to speed) they tend to commend those […]
I was on a run yesterday and was listening to some random Christmas/Worship mix… (don’t judge)… and began to think about how people’s lives truly imitate the songs that they sing. It makes sense if you think about it … Those who tend to be “happier,” more energized, or genuinely joyful, are not the people […]
Do you know this story behind the “Twelve Days of Christmas” song? The partridge in a pear tree is Jesus Christ. Two turtle doves are the Old and New Testaments Three French hens stand for faith, hope and love. The four calling birds are the four gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John The five […]