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Shouldn’t Christians Stop Arguing About Their Beliefs and Focus On Being Better People?

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Shouldn’t Christians Stop Arguing About Their Beliefs and Focus On Being Better People?

Philip Gulley tells the story of his debates in Grade 6 with his best friend Joe. Philip was a Catholic and Joe was a Jehovah’s Witness. Each tried to convince the other that they were wrong. While Gulley would go on to abandon his beliefs in God, he would often think about Joe and reflect on their playground arguments. And he concluded that their attempts to convince each other of right and wrong were misguided. He longs for a world where we don’t “concern ourselves with the perceived errors and heresies of others.” Something about his story and his conclusion ring true, but are they? Are we too uptight about discerning what’s true? Should we just focus on being better people? I’m not convinced that kindness and goodness can flourish apart from the truth. Here’s why.

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How Fake News Has Changed You and What You Can Do About It

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How Fake News Has Changed You and What You Can Do About It

Fake news isn’t just a problem—it’s changed how we think. We believe what feels right, trust no one, and spread misinformation without realizing it. Here’s how fake news affects you, why it matters, and what you can do to resist it.

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I Thought Christians Weren’t Supposed to Judge

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I Thought Christians Weren’t Supposed to Judge

Anyone who’s experienced the pain of being judged by other Christians wishes more of them would heed Jesus’ words, “Judge not, and you will not be judged.” But what did Jesus really mean? Is there a time for judgment, or is it always wrong? When you see Jesus’ words in light of the rest of the Bible, several clarifications emerge.

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Why Your Manifesting Isn’t Working and What To Do Instead

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Why Your Manifesting Isn’t Working and What To Do Instead

Manifesting promises success through positive thinking, but many are left frustrated when their dreams don’t materialize. The Bible reveals why: you’re not in control, you don’t know what’s best, and your thoughts don’t shape reality—God does. Here’s what to do instead.

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A Christian’s Guide to Dieting and Fitness

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A Christian’s Guide to Dieting and Fitness

We receive powerful messages every day about losing weight and getting fit. But what if the modern messages about health are at odds with the Bible? Consider these three ways the Bible calls Christians to think about dieting and fitness.

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How Fasts and Feasts Unlock Food’s Delights

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How Fasts and Feasts Unlock Food’s Delights

We often see food as a guilty pleasure or a craving to be conquered. We’re either eating with indulgence or restraining as a punishment. What if we could embrace both sides of the Bible’s calls to celebration and discipline in our relationship with food? The practices of fasting and feasting may hold the key to the balance God has designed.

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Why Jesus Wasn’t Vegan

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Why Jesus Wasn’t Vegan

Did Jesus eat meat? Exploring His diet reveals key insights into His mission, cultural practices, and how food fosters fellowship.

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God and Your Next Bag of Chips

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God and Your Next Bag of Chips

Do you ever wonder why God gave us cravings for potato chips, chocolate, and bacon? There’s no indication that the members of the Trinity were sitting around in eternity past sipping wine or grilling steaks. Our hunger for food and our need for it to sustain us is part of God’s design for humanity. As you consider what the Bible teaches, a picture emerges of God’s purpose in food and how we should relate to it.

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What Does the Bible Teach About Food?

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What Does the Bible Teach About Food?

The ancient church thought so much about food that they made gluttony one of the seven deadly sins. Today, many Christians have very little idea about what the Bible teaches about food at all. As a result, Christian attitudes toward food are mostly dictated by our appetite, the latest diets, or either guilt or ambition about the shape of our bodies. This post gives an overview of the Bible’s teachings toward a theology of food.

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The Top 10 of 2024

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The Top 10 of 2024

We’re all bombarded with more information than we can process. Recounting the most popular articles and videos from Out of Neutral at the end of the year is my way of helping you see what you might have overlooked or missed.

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