Navigating the Shadows: My Life with Depression and Anxiety

Hi there, my name is Jackie, a 50-year-old man who has suffered from depression for over four decades. For as long as I can remember, I’ve been living in an almost constant state of severe separation anxiety and depression. My depression journey began as a child, following a traumatic event that left a deep scar …

Trusting God with All Your Heart

As we journey through life, it’s easy to become consumed by our own limited understanding and misguided ambitions. We often try to control our lives, relying on our knowledge and abilities to navigate the twists and turns. Contrary to our human nature, Proverbs 3:5-6 urges us to surrender our self-reliance and embrace the loving guidance …

What Are Your Giving Motives: Reflections on Matthew 6:1-4

Matthew 6:1-4 is a passage that reminds us of the importance of living a life of generosity and compassion. In these verses, Jesus warns us against the dangers of hypocrisy and encourages us to give with a pure heart and a sincere spirit. When we give with a pure heart and a sincere spirit, without …

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God’s Unconditional Love: How It Relates to Sin and Redemption

Imagine feeling a love so pure, so unconditional, that nothing you could ever do would change it. In this week’s blog post, I want to delve into the depths of God’s love and discover how it impacts our lives. As we explore the meaning of God’s unconditional love for His people and its significance in …

4 Ways to Avoid Setbacks this Holiday Season

Have you ever said to yourself, “I really cannot take another holiday with my significant other’s fill-in-the-blank“? Well, I can honestly say I have never had that thought; I have been blessed with wonderful in-laws. But the reality is, many married couples will go through some challenging times over the next two months. While researching …

Christianity

A Look at Biblical vs Cultural Christianity

In this week’s post, let’s take a look at Biblical Christianity vs Cultural Christianity and perhaps some reflection on our daily lives. But First… For the first time in thirty-six weeks, I decided to take a break from my writing routine last week. Instead, my family and I embarked on an exciting adventure to West …

Did you Know, Perfection is the Only Way Into Heaven

Perhaps you are thinking, “I just need to do more good things than bad things to get into heaven, right?” Many religious people today would probably say you are correct. Even some Christians In Name Only (CINO) may tell you about works-based salvation. So then, what does it take to get into heaven? An interesting …

Is Christianity Oppressive to the World?

WOW! Did I really just ask this question? Is Christianity oppressive to the world? Many in today’s culture would say Yes. Let’s first look at the meaning of the word oppressive. Merriam Webster defines oppressive as “unreasonable burdensome or severe” with examples given as oppressive legislation or oppressive taxes. This does not really help us …