Britt Mooney
Contributing Writer
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5 Meaningful Thanksgiving Traditions to Start This Year
While the Thanksgiving holiday isn’t prescribed in the Bible, Scripture consistently speaks about thanksgiving as a crucial part of faith and worship. In 1 Thessalonians 5:18, Paul instructs...Wednesday, November 13, 2024
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7 Bible Verses about Seeing God in Seasons
We all experience different seasons. For one, our earth moves through summer, fall, winter, and spring. More tropical areas might not have those but still have rainy and dry times of the...Monday, November 11, 2024
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5 Ways Thanksgiving Can Help You Practice Patience
Sometimes it’s difficult to be patient. God promises good things for us in the future, but in the meantime, we deal with struggles, pains, and griefs, in the waiting. To see God’s promises, we...Tuesday, November 5, 2024
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Did Jesus Drink Wine, and Should We?
“I don’t drink, cuss, smoke, chew, or run around with women who do.” Growing up in the local church, we used to say this line all the time, especially in Sunday School class as a teen, trying...Tuesday, November 5, 2024
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How the Hymn "He Hideth My Soul" Beautifully Reminds Us of God's Protection
The hymn “He Hideth My Soul” speaks to the universal experience and need of every believer. We can still learn from this song today.Thursday, October 17, 2024
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5 Horror Movies with Biblical Lessons
I used to read and watch scary stories, from Stephen King to slasher flicks. My spiritual mentor once asked me, “Why do you watch that stuff?”I answered, “Have you read the Bible?”The Scripture...Wednesday, October 2, 2024
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5 Movies That Give Us a Glimpse of the Gospel
Since God tells a redemptive story, he invites us into the epic, biblical arc as individuals and the church. It shouldn’t surprise us that we’re drawn to stories. God created us to live within his...Tuesday, August 27, 2024
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7 Spiritual Lessons from the Paralympics
The Paralympics began in 1948, initiated by Dr. Ludwig Guttmann, a German neurologist, as a sports competition for World War II veterans with spinal cord injuries. Held in Stoke Mandeville,...Tuesday, August 20, 2024
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The Truth About Divorce According to the Bible
Christians should practice forgiveness and understanding, both towards those who have divorced and within the context of their own marriages.Monday, August 19, 2024
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10 Prayers for Your Children This School Year
Praying for our children as they go to school is a wonderful way to seek God's guidance, protection, and blessing over their academic, social, and spiritual journey. Here are 10 types of Christian...Wednesday, August 14, 2024
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What Does the Bible Say about Overthinking?
With all these potential issues that can arise from overthinking, even several at once, surely our loving Father seeks a better way for us.Monday, August 12, 2024
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Why Did Jesus Clash with the Pharisees and Sadducees?
While Jesus taught and ministered, he clashed with other Jewish religious groups. The two main Jewish doctrinal sects, the Pharisees and the Sadducees, continually challenged Christ and his...Friday, August 9, 2024
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Does Kyrie Eleison Have a Christian Meaning?
Long before it became a popular song on rock stations, “Kyrie eleison” was an important phrase within the Christian community. What did it mean and what we can learn from it?Friday, August 9, 2024
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10 Prayers for a Peaceful Election Season in America
Elections can be seasons of chaos. Extremists demonize the other side. Many don’t like either of two choices. Some decide on a candidate based on a “lesser of two evils” approach. With press and...Wednesday, August 7, 2024
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What Do We Know about the Legion of Demons that Jesus Met?
It sounds like something from an epic fantasy novel: a horde of demons that calls itself a “legion.” What can we learn from what happens when Jesus encounters this horde of demons?Monday, August 5, 2024
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7 Reasons to Get Involved at Church Even When Our Schedule Is Full
We all get busy. Life throws obligations at us from every direction. However, we must be careful to prioritize what matters most.Jesus used the Parable of the Soils to describe how the “cares of...Friday, August 2, 2024
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7 Prayer and Scripture Habits to Boost Your Faith This Summer
My mentor gave me this definition of faith: the perception and pursuit of the unseen heavenly realm. Faith is a gift (Ephesians 2:8-9); without it, we couldn’t engage with God and have the...Friday, August 2, 2024
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7 Things to Do When You Can’t Fix a Relationship
When a rift occurs between two parties, returning to a healthy relationship requires both to do the reconciliation work willingly. Depending on the circumstance, this can be difficult. Both parties...Friday, August 2, 2024