Dale Chamberlain
Christianity.com Contributing Writer
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3 Biblical Ways for Christians to Approach Pride Month
For thoughtful Christians, they may wonder if waging a relentless culture war is the godliest or most fruitful way to approach this set of issues. Here are at least three things to keep in mind to...Monday, June 26, 2023
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4 Things to Know about Christian Psychology
Christians should not feel shame for seeking mental health interventions to treat their depression, anxiety, or any other mental illness that may plague them. It is not your fault that you live in...Tuesday, April 18, 2023
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5 Things Christians Label as ‘Sin’ That Aren’t Actually Sinful
Sin separates us from a relationship with God, as well as each other. The power of Jesus’ resurrection is that sin no longer enslaves us. God has empowered us by his Spirit to fight back...Thursday, March 30, 2023
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What Should Christians Do When Pastors Preach on Unbiblical Ideologies?
Some pastors bring their ideological or political assumptions to their reading of Scripture and do so uncritically, passing along their personal beliefs to the congregation as though they were...Tuesday, March 21, 2023
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5 Things Christians Label as ‘Sin’ That Aren’t Actually Sinful
For the most part, Christians have a broad agreement about what constitutes as “sin.” For example, violence, rage, greed, lust, lying, and theft are all things that Christians almost universally...Wednesday, February 15, 2023
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Is it Okay for Christians to Have Rapture Anxiety?
Many who experienced rapture anxiety as a child or teen have carried those feelings into adulthood, which has even contributed to some Christians questioning whether their faith is actually harmful...Monday, January 30, 2023
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3 Dangers of Christian Nationalism
When the New Testament speaks about Christians, they are often referred to as “sojourners and exiles,” who are citizens of a Kingdom “not of this world.” In the intervening centuries, the Church...Wednesday, January 18, 2023
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How Should Christians Respond to Narcissistic People?
These relationships can be frustrating, disorienting, and sometimes even downright harmful to your mental health. As Christians, how can we respond to the narcissistic people in our lives in a way...Tuesday, January 10, 2023
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What Does the Bible Say about Student Loan Forgiveness?
Some Christians may reasonably support this program, and others may reasonably argue against it. However, we must continue to remain united in our faith and resolute that we should faithfully...Tuesday, January 3, 2023
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3 Ways to Have Healthy Relationships with Loved Ones Who Believe in Conspiracy Theories
What we must recognize is that our loved ones who have descended into conspiracy theories may be experiencing an ongoing sense of threat or uncertainty. Further, we must be willing to meet them in...Friday, December 9, 2022
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Was Satan Really an Angel?
Though Stan is known by many names, the devil is still somewhat mysterious to us. Through the centuries, superstition and occultic practices have been mixed with biblical tradition to shape our...Thursday, September 10, 2020
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4 Great Reasons to Not Be ‘Color Blind’
In an effort to bring about racial unity, many often claim to be color blind, meaning that they don’t see race. The thinking is that if you don’t see race, then you can’t discriminate on the...Monday, August 10, 2020
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What Is the Baptism of Fire and Is it Even Biblical?
The phrase “baptism by fire” is often used to describe a difficult transition. It might be used to describe a new soldier enduring boot camp, a person who just got a promotion or who has recently...Friday, July 24, 2020
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How Did Jesus Address Negative Feelings toward Women (Misogyny)?
As followers of Jesus, when we battle misogyny, we must do so humbly. We must do so with conviction. And we must never lose hope. As we honor one another as image-bearers of God, we are becoming...Monday, June 22, 2020
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What Should Church Leaders Expect When Quarantine Is Over?
This has been a strange season for the Church, to say the least. Not being able to meet together for months at a time has really changed the way we lead our people. And many of us are looking...Thursday, April 30, 2020
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Why Palm Sunday Is Still in the Palm of God's Hand Despite Pandemic
Regardless of what happens this Palm Sunday, Good Friday, and Easter, this year’s Holy Week will be memorable. The God who saves has not left us. He is actively working. He has a plan. Miracles we...Thursday, April 2, 2020
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3 Ways Pastors Can Help Make 'Easter in Quarantine' a Special Celebration
Here are three ways pastors and church leaders can deliver a very special Easter, while we’re all staying at home under quarantine.Wednesday, April 1, 2020
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What Did Jesus Really Look Like?
Even more important than knowing about Jesus’ bone structure and attire choices is understanding what it looks like to live a life like his.Wednesday, March 25, 2020