Christian Living

How to live in the world without being of the world. Topics to affirm truth, grow faith, and help you polish your spiritual armor.

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Change Your Life By Changing What You Reward

The quality of your life equals the quality of your relationships. Rewards profoundly effect perspective as well as the way individuals interact with one another. If you want to change your life, you must change the way you reward yourself and others.  Foundational Rule of Rewards The laws of nature and nature’s God never change. This foundational law deals with

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Could Artificial Intelligence Keep You Out of Heaven?

Have you ever wondered what might have happened if another Eden critter popped out to warn Adam and Eve that the subtil serpent was lying to them? Obviously, God’s word wasn’t enough to keep them from buying into the sweet deal that slimy thing was selling. Would they have listened to a voice that wanted them to refuse what sounded

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God Wants You to Do You, Not Anyone Else

Dachshunds are clever, stubborn, and not for everyone because they’re as opinionated as they are cuddly. Diva the Dachshund came with a balanced, friendly personality. We met her when she was 5 weeks old, visiting her twice a week for the next month. At 9 weeks, she joined the pack in our barn. A few months later, our almost 17-year-old

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A Simple Formula To Solve Any Problem

For the first few decades of my life, I was overwhelmed by the struggles I faced, not realizing I had the choice to live a simpler life. I grew up with no one to teach me about the Master, so I never developed a sense of personal trust and understanding. Once I realized the power I hold over problems, they

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Good News If You Hate Arguing Over Theology (or Horse Stuff)

Do you cringe when Bible study turns into theological debate over the meaning of scriptural symbology or some nuanced passage? If so, you’re not alone.  I love shop talk. For decades, I welcomed all conversations about anything horse-related. For those of you who aren’t familiar, there are three things that can turn pleasant conversation into a street brawl in less

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Vulnerability—Truth and Strength

Vulnerability gets a bad rap when it’s misunderstood. Decades of learning from God and horses taught me that behavior mirrors the truth, and truth is the only thing you can build on. The power in vulnerability is the way it reveals the truth. No one can hurt your feelings without your permission because you hold the controller to your emotions.

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Keep Faith Simple—Calvinist, Arminian, or Other?

Everything seems easier when you keep it simple, especially issues of faith. Disputes among believers seldom glorify God. In this post we’ll consider the centuries-long battle between Calvinists and Arminians by quoting the Apostle Paul’s response to divisions within the Corinth church just twenty years after Jesus’s resurrection.  Whenever theological differences threaten fellowship, remember Jesus’s words in Matthew 18:3, “Truly

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