Alicia Purdy
Crosswalk.com Contributing Writer
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How Do I Explain to My Kids Why We Don't Celebrate Halloween?
Most people don’t understand why Halloween is an issue and aren't dressing up to celebrate evil. But darkness comes in many forms. Here's how to be the light.Tuesday, October 1, 2024
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Is Private or Public Worship Better for Spiritual Growth?
Have you ever asked yourself why you go to church? There are plenty of scriptures about meeting together, so, maybe it’s out of obedience. Or maybe it’s tradition, or maybe it’s the fear of being...Friday, April 5, 2024
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Get Back Satan! 5 Tips for Using Scripture as Defense
In case you haven’t already noticed or experienced it for yourself, here's a bit of wisdom I’ve gathered along my journey of faith in the Lord: The life of a Christian is not an easy one!Friday, January 19, 2024
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What Is There to Praise God about When Life Is Hard?
Hard times come to everyone, but for believers, the journey through life’s dark valleys looks very different. Your ability to triumph amid adversity is going to start with your determination to...Thursday, December 7, 2023
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How to Discern if a Song Is Appropriate for Worship at Church
The songs chosen for praise and worship services have a unique flavor and flair that is deeply reflective of how each church is comprised. Older congregations have a style. Younger congregations...Wednesday, December 6, 2023
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5 Amazing Ways to Throw Satan off His Game with Worship
Here is a secret that Satan doesn’t want you to know about worship: It has the power to defeat him.Of course, you have many spiritual weapons to use in every fight of faith you’ll ever encounter in...Thursday, November 30, 2023
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Does it Matter What Songs Are Sung in Church on a Sunday?
What really matters when it comes to the songs that are sung in church on a Sunday?Tuesday, October 31, 2023
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When Is Worship Not Genuine?
It is hard to think that the praise and worship of the Lord would be anything other than genuine, heartfelt, and holy—but the reality is that plenty of people in worship services aren’t genuinely...Thursday, October 19, 2023
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Is Happiness or Holiness More Important in Marriage?
Plenty of unhappy people stay married and plenty of holy people walk through the pain of a divorce for any number of reasons. So, what is the answer?Thursday, April 21, 2022
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6 Lovely Gifts God Gave to Women
In an era of female empowerment, #metoo and men transitioning to ‘women’ more boldly than ever before, there is an overwhelming amount of static when it comes to conversations about what makes a...Monday, February 15, 2021
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What Is Woman's Sinful Nature and How Can She Fight It?
It all goes back to the Garden where Eve grappled for control.Wednesday, January 6, 2021
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The Real Reason Worry Is So Dangerous to Our Faith
Satan doesn’t need to destroy you on the outside if he can get you to destroy yourself from within. How does he do that? By trying to drag you into the weeds of “what if.”Tuesday, December 15, 2020
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6 Amazing Christian Bands That Are Under the Radar
In a world where variety is the spice of life, no list could ever be complete, but here are 6Christian bands you may not have heard of, who are worth the listen.Monday, June 22, 2020
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How to Repent From a Double Life
If you’re reading this article, it’s not by mistake. if you’re ready to move forward in Christ, He will give you the courage to face all your mistakes with His grace.Monday, May 11, 2020
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God Has Grace for Your Worst Quarantine Days
During this season of quarantine, how are you holding up? Most people are experiencing both good and bad days, depending on the day. We’re all wondering: when will this end? More than likely, it...Wednesday, April 22, 2020
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Should Coronavirus Stop Us from Going to Church?
By now you’ve heard of the coronavirus (COVID-19) and, depending on what you’re reading or listening to, you may be struggling with questions about how best to protect yourself and your family.If...Thursday, March 12, 2020
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Why Should I Worship God?
Do you ever think about why you worship the Lord? Sure, as a Christian it’s what you do. It’s a traditional part of the Sunday service. It’s written about in the Bible. When we worship, we learn...Friday, February 28, 2020
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Why Are We So Prone to Idol Worship?
One of the most profound things any human being can come to understand is this: You were created to worship.If you really understand this, many of the choices, habits, behaviors, and relationships...Thursday, February 27, 2020