Tag: bible
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Navigating life with discernment
As a single Christian mother, life often feels like a series of endless juggling acts—managing relationships, work, business, and career choices, all while striving to live a life grounded in faith. Each day presents a new set of challenges, and through it all, discernment has been my guiding light (Not always though). The Bible is…
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Recognising mental illness from a christian perspective
As a Christian, reflecting on mental illness through the lens of my faith is a profoundly personal journey. It was only recently that I experienced firsthand what it was like to be a woman of faith dealing with mental health issues. It was a difficult experience as I wrestled with feelings of betraying God and…
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Love and belonging through the lenses of the bible, psychology, and modern life
In the pursuit of a fulfilling life, the concepts of love and belonging stand as pillars that resonate across cultures, generations, and ages. From the Bible to modern psychology, the yearning for deep connections and a sense of belonging has shaped the very fabric of human existence. This post was inspired by a heartfelt conversation…
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Rethinking Esther: Would she have stepped up if she hadn’t been pressured to do so?
Bible study In chapter 3, a man named Haman, who was the son of Hammedatha the Agagite, is promoted to a higher rank by King Ahasuerus. Tracing back who the Agagite was, I discovered that Agag was the king of the Amalekites, whom God had instructed Saul to destroy. This was because they had ambushed…
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Rethinking Esther: Romance? Tragedy or a heroic story?
Bible study It felt natural for me to study the book of Esther right after studying Ezra and Nehemiah. After learning about the Israelites’ return from exile, I wanted to know how those who did not return to Jerusalem survived. The book of Esther is about the Israelites, the Jewish community, who were still living…
