Tag: righteous
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Seeming Rather Than Being: A Call Back to Authentic Faith
The Human Desire for Approval From the beginning of time, humans have been driven by a deep need for belonging. Psychology affirms this truth. Abraham Maslow placed “love and belonging” as a foundational human need, just above food and shelter. More recent neuroscience studies show that receiving social validation activates the same reward centers in…
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What would it take for a person to reconsider their worldview?
It’s one of the most quietly asked questions of our time: Why don’t they see it? “They” could be friends, family, coworkers, or strangers online. Individuals appear entrenched in a worldview that opposes evidence, empathy, or even fundamental truths. In an age where information is everywhere, this kind of resistance can feel not only confusing…
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Vengeance Is Mine: Trusting God in the Face of Adversity
In a world increasingly marked by opposition, injustice, and spiritual unrest, it can feel disheartening to walk in truth and righteousness while being met with resistance or hostility. Many of us encounter adversaries not only in our day-to-day interactions but also in more subtle spiritual forms that challenge our peace, purpose, and identity. Yet in…
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Finding Fulfillment in a Material World: The Power of Righteousness & Love
In a world that often celebrates material success as the ultimate achievement, it’s easy to confuse temporary pleasures with lasting peace. But deep down, many of us feel that something is missing. True fulfillment goes beyond possessions and fleeting accomplishments—it’s rooted in a purpose greater than ourselves. Scripture and wisdom from scholars across the globe…
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Living as a light to the world
The journey of life is a tapestry woven with experiences, knowledge, and understanding that shape who we are and where we stand today. Each trial and triumph, each joy and sorrow, has contributed to our growth and prepared us for a greater purpose. When we pause to reflect on this journey, we see how our…
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They will Inherit the Earth
“Blessed Are the Meek, for They Will Inherit the Earth“ (Matthew 5:5) The third beatitude puzzles many people in the workplace, in part because they don’t understand what it means to be meek. Many assume the term means weak, tame, or deficient in courage. But the biblical understanding of meekness is power under control. In…
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