In recent years, the phrase “Social Justice Warrior” has started to be used as a sort of insult. While some view it as a positive term for people who are pursuing worthwhile goals and the betterment of society, others see it as referring to oversensitive, reactionary people. But what does…
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Service
Christians believe that the Bible instructs us to go and make a difference in the world - to spread God's love and message in ways that actually make a difference. Our knowledge about the Bible isn't only hypothetical or cerebral. The Bible is also a practical life philosophy and a mission.
"If Necessary, Use Words..."
There is a famous quote among Christians that goes like this: > “Preach the gospel at all times, and if necessary, use words.” The quote basically means “demonstrate the gospel all the time by the way you live and treat people, even if you don’t have the chance to preach…
Peculiar People
Many young Christians will often hear their elders advise them to stay away from the "influences of the world" on the basis of this rationale: we are supposed to be a "peculiar people." This idea comes from the Bible - and most Christians are thinking of 1 Peter 2:9…
How Do I Start Sharing Jesus?
If you’re a Christian, you know that God wants you to share your faith and be a witness to people around you. But what if you’re not really the preacher or evangelist type? What if traditional “outreach” gifts aren’t quite your gifts? How do you begin sharing…
Those Who Never Heard
For “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” But how can they call on him to save them unless they believe in him? And how can they believe in him if they have never heard about him? And how can they hear about him unless…