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Nov 2024
Christianity is a faith with a wide array of expressions, each offering its own path to understanding and experiencing God. Two significant streams within Christianity are evangelism and mysticism. While they may appear quite different on the surface, both have deep roots in the Christian tradition and offer valid approaches to spiritual life. In this blog, we’ll explore the unique qualities of both and affirm their equal validity as paths to a deeper relationship with God. Christian evangeliism is often associated with the outward, active spreading of the Christian message. Evangelicals are......
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Alienation and Feeling Lost.
Have you ever felt like an alien in a unfamilar world? Ever feel the world is somehow….off? The places, the people, the things around you seem familiar but strangely disconnnected, as if you’re on...
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Angelic Beings: Beyond Medieval Understanding?
Throughout history, angels have been depeicted in a variety of ways. Most famously, medieval and Renaissance art gave us images of angels as majestic, winged beings draped in flowing robes, radiating divine light. But...
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Jesus: The Real Superhero.
Superheroes captivate our imagination inspiring us with their courage, selflessness, and extraordinary abilities. But as Christians, how should we view these iconic figures? Is it possible to draw parallels between superheroes and our faith?...
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Samhain and All Hallows Eve: The Difference.
Halloween, a holiday filled with costumes, candy, and eerie imagery, has long sparked debates amongst Christians. While some view it as a harmless fun night, others express concern over its roots in ancient pagan...
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Kat Von D: A Journey to Faith.
Kat Von D or Katherine Von Drachensberg was born in Mexico in 1982. She came to the US as a child of 8 years old. She rose to prominence as a Goth icon and...
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Enlightenment in Christianity and Buddhism and Why It Matters.
What is enlightenment, and how do the world’s major religions apporach this concept? While both Christianity and Buddhism share the goal of spiritual awakening and freedom from suffering, the two faiths have distinct perspectives...
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The Wonders of God’s Creation.
This morning at 5 am, I stepped into my garden, the world still cloaked in the quiet darkness of night. The air was crisp, the sky expansive, and I saw the heavens in all...
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Failure: A Christian Response.
As Christians, we often hold ourselves to high standards spiritually, morally, and even in our day-to-day lives. We strive to love, forgive, and grow in faith, always trying to live in a way that...
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The Little Known Life of Thomas in The East.
St Thomas the Apostle is one of the most fascinating figures in early Christianity. He is known as ‘Doubting Thomas for his initial disbelief in the resurrection, he is also remembered for his courageous...
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