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Dr. Zenko Hrynkiw: When a Hero Says he’s Not a Hero

In our hero-worshipping culture, what happens when someone hailed as a hero rejects that label? On January 28 of this year, during the snow storm that paralyzed much of the U.S. South, Dr. Zenko Hrynkiw received a call that an…

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What is the Meaning and Significance of Gilgal in the Bible?

Here is a spiritual conundrum posed by a reader named victor: What is the significance of gilgadh mentioned in 2king 2:1 – why the journey starts from gilgadh? Thanks for the question, victor! I assume you mean Gilgal, which is…

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Posted in Spiritual Growth, The Bible Re-Viewed

Did Jesus Really Die to Pay the Penalty for our Sins?

One day some years ago, a fundamentalist Christian tract came through the mail slot. I almost tossed it out. But out of curiosity, I gave it a read-through. It’s a typical piece. And it pushes an old “Christian belief” that…

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Posted in All About God

Chris Strickland Catches a Baby

In the latest viral video, a 19-year-old named Chris Strickland deftly catches a baby falling out of a shopping cart. It happened—all nine seconds of it—at a Home Depot store in Anchorage, Alaska. Here’s the article about it in the…

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If You Think You’re Going to Hell, Please Read This First

Do any of these sound familiar? Every Sunday the preacher shouted from the pulpit that you’re a terrible sinner. God is angry at you. Because of God’s wrath, you’re going to burn in hell for all eternity. Your parents drilled…

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Posted in Spiritual Growth, The Afterlife

The Bible Doesn’t Say It!

I’ve written a new article on “Christian Beliefs” that the Bible Doesn’t Teach.  Its purpose is to show that many old, traditional, and common “Christian beliefs” are not actually taught in the Bible, even though many people think they are. This…

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Posted in All About God, The Bible Re-Viewed

Is it Easy or Hard to Get to Heaven?

Two thousand years ago Jesus Christ said, “Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and…

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Posted in Pain and Suffering, Spiritual Growth

Good News of Great Joy

At Christmastime, Christians celebrate the greatest event that has ever taken place—the greatest event that ever will take place. It is not a victory in war. It is not a world championship in sports. It is not a triumph of…

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How Can I Help a Loved One who is In an Abusive Relationship?

A reader named “Sister-In-Law” recently submitted a spiritual conundrum in which she describes the situation of her husband’s brother, “John” (not his real name), who is married to a woman who abuses him verbally and physically. The woman has a…

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Posted in Pain and Suffering, Sex Marriage Relationships

Nelson Mandela 1918-2013: From Revolution to Reconciliation

We are pleased to dedicate our 100th post here on Spiritual Insights for Everyday Life to the memory of Nelson Mandela, who died this Thursday, December 5, at the age of 95. In his younger years, Mandela gained notoriety as…

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