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What Does it Mean to be Saved? (Part 2)

For many years, I was in the circle of Lordship Salvation and Calvinism. I always wanted to seek the truth because I thought I was missing something, but I did not know what that was. I went to churches, both evangelical and Baptist, to see the difference. Unfortunately, Lordship salvation mentality has infiltrated a very…
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Wait for Your Soul Partner; Wait on God

If you are single today, you are probably thinking, “When will it be my time to walk down the aisle? Time is running.” This feeling is aggravated as you see your schoolmates and workmates getting married and having children. Somehow, deep inside you, even though you don’t admit it, there’s envy. You also want that,…
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What Does it Mean to be Saved?

Did you know that many people say that they are already saved? This is good news. God said that He is not willing that any should perish (2 Peter 3:9). But today, let’s look into what it means to be saved biblically. What Does The Bible Say About Being Saved? Can you imagine that there…
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When God Humbles Us

Pride focuses on “self” while humility is anchored in Jesus, our God. It fades when humility and faith take its place in the life of a believer. Humility may seem to be one’s weakness, but in the sight of God, it’s delightful.
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Lessons on Grieving

When we lost our brother a long time ago, I did not know much about grieving. I was too young. All I remember was the pain and loneliness without him. I do not recall how I grieved, except that for many years, I cried whenever I thought of him. Now, the pain is gone. The…
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What 2025 Taught Me: 10 Lessons Learned

2025 was challenging – but it taught me many valuable lessons. Time flies. Twelve months passed by as if they waved you “hi” and “goodbye.” As the year starts and paves a new year with a clean slate, I feel the urge to look back and visualize this year with grace and gratitude from…
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Facing the New Year with Hope

When I was younger, the New Year had always been something to anticipate and look forward to. As I grow older, this kind of tradition becomes less appealing as people get busier with many things. This year has presented us with numerous challenges, too. Politics, economy, disaster – name it. Many things have happened. Probably,…
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The Art of Living Quietly: Finding Beauty in a Slow-Paced Life

Many years ago, my life was extremely busy. I committed to countless events, both Christian and secular, rarely spending time at home. My exhausting schedule left me with little time for God, though I thought my many ministries compensated for this. Outwardly, these activities seemed worthwhile, but inwardly, my life felt crowded and lacked real…
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Facing the Holiday After a Loss

In the middle of this year, our mom died. My birthday has passed, my siblings’ birthdays have passed, and Thanksgiving went by with emptiness and a deep longing for a mother. It’s true that we often recognize the importance of someone or something only once they’re gone. Sometimes we take them for granted because we…
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Mourning in Silence: My Hope in Quietness

Grief changes everything. Part of me celebrates life’s wins, but another part silently cries. As the new year approaches, I struggle to feel joy. I’m thankful to God for His blessings, but the pain inside still feels fresh. Whenever I think of Holidays, I can’t help but cry. It should have been the best season…
