If you’re a skeptic, a devoted Christian, or someone in between, this is one of the most
important questions in history. If the resurrection on is not true, then Christianity is false and Jesus
is not the Son of God. Here are a few things that point to this historic event being true:
The empty tomb—Very early tradition on and burial practices align with archaeological knowledge
of the details of the events during the days of his death, burial, and resurrection.
Post-resurrection on eyewitness accounts—Many were present at the time of Jesus’ death.
including many followers. That many people, along with written testimonies of some, show
consistency of the telling of the resurrection of Christ.
Actions of the enemies of Jesus—the religious leaders and roman soldiers involved in this event
did something incriminating: they paid the Roman soldiers at the tomb to lie about the event.
saying that his body was stolen.
Enduring persecution—Having no reason or benefit to lie about a resurrected Christ, followers
of Jesus were heavily persecuted for their faith. These believers refused to renounce their faith
because of their strong conviction, instead accepting execution and being reunited with Christ.
Overcoming Addiction: A Faith-Based Approach
Aside from Jesus Christ, every human being to ever exist has messed up at some point.
Some of us develop harmful habits that we know we need to break away from. God knows all of
this, and He loves us enough to save us from these things! Here are some things to keep in mind
when trying to overcome addiction:
God provides and gives strength—God knows that life gets tough. That’s why He always
provides the practical tools and power needed to overcome (1 Corinthians 10:13).
God’s power partners with our discipline—God can help us, but we need to be willing to put in
the mental discipline and hard work. He provides something even greater than behavior
modifica on: a renewed Spirit (Romans 12:1-2).
When we confess to others, we grow individually and in community. For many, the hardest
part is telling someone about their addiction. Though not everyone is perfect, God’s community
of people is actively growing towards healing and wholeness, so it helps to open up to the right
people (James 5:16).
It is deeper than just the habit—God is not the only spiritual being that exists. The enemy of our
souls, the devil, is behind some things that make us fall. Being mindful of how the enemy works
helps us to stay alert and focused (1 Peter 5:8-9).
When we surrender to God, we win—while self-help books and therapists can be helpful, they
cannot give you a guarantee. Jesus Christ conquered sin and death. Victory is a Godly guarantee
as long as we follow in His footsteps (Romans 6:12-14).
How to pray when you don’t know what to say
A very simple definition of prayer is to have a conversation with God. With that in mind,
people that are new to being Christian an and veterans in the faith both have moments in which
We just don’t know what to say or if we are even doing it right. Here are some things that can
Help us when we feel stuck in prayer:
You don’t have to be eloquent, just be honest—sometimes we can hear other people praying
and think, ‘Yea, they’re pros. I’m doing it wrong. God is more interested in the surrender of your
heart than the content of your vocabulary (Matthew 6:7-8).
Be confident that God is listening—as Christians, we know that Jesus didn’t just die for our sins.
He also made it possible for us to have direct access to our Heavenly Father. God isn’t far and He
isn’t distracted (Psalm 34:17-18).
Ask God to help you pray—when we meet people, our first talks can be awkward. We
eventually develop a deeper understanding as we get closer to them. God wants to help you
Communicate with Him better (Romans 8:26-27).
Take me in silence and solitude to listen—admittedly, this is hard for a lot of us to do. Prayer is
a conversation with God, so it makes sense to expect God to answer. The most accessible way
He answers us is through His Word (Jeremiah 33:3).
How to Find Peace in a World Full of Anxiety
Even a quick glance at the news on our phones or on TV, or a few minutes of scrolling on our favorite social media site