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Check out these Christian blogs by Christian author A. C. McGuire.
Learn about Biblical morals and topics vs. the world views, including but not limited to: pro-life vs. abortion, creationism vs. evolution, forgiveness vs. holding grudges/bitterness, what it’s like being a Christian compared to an atheist/agnostic/witch.
McGuire also shares reviews on the books that she reads and the movies that she watches, whether they are strictly Christian based novels and movies or not.
May you seek & may you find what you are looking for in these Christian based blogs.
FAVOURITES
How To Stop Slandering, Speaking Ill Of, And Hurting The Ones You Love
I think the person who came up with the quote “sticks and stone may break my bones but words will never hurt me” was an emotional manipulator who told this to his victims so they would accept his perverse tongue… And somehow it became a common saying of society; for parents to teach their kids. But why? Why are we teaching our kids that words mean nothing, when…
Christian Women Struggle With Depression, Despair, or Self-Pity, Too
Even with the sun shining; even with all the lights on in the house; you are still consumed by the darkness. Because this type of darkness invades the soul, the heart, the mind. This type of darkness leaves you with not even a window to climb out of. It has buried you 6 feet under ground.
And so you wallow in despair and self-pity and depression.
I know this type of darkness all too well…
Preach The Good News, Not The Impending Doom & Gloom
At some point in our lives, we have talked about changing the world, or making an impact, or wanting to be remembered when we’re gone… But do any of us really take the reigns on our lives and make the changes we need to make in order to make these things true?
The Spirit Of Him Who Raised Jesus From The Dead Lives In You… Or CAN Live In You
There are many accounts in the Bible of dead people coming back to life. There are also countless accounts of people coming back from the dead in our every day lives. There are books, and stories, and news articles, and videos of these accounts and yet, somehow, someway we manage to still not believe in an almighty and powerful God…
5 Teachings of Self-Control From Jesus
Jesus lived to serve and to glorify His Father. He resisted all temptations, living a holy and sinless life. His self-control was the strongest of all humans because of His desire to please and glorify His Father rather than Himself.
The best example of His control over His flesh, is…
‘Endure Patiently, My Child’
“Endure patiently, my child.” Your Heavenly Father is whispering in your ear right now.
This life may seem tough, but it is all meant to built our character and strengthen our faith in Jesus Christ. It is all for a purpose; the purpose to glorify God and His mighty power. It will all be over soon and we will be able to
MOVIE REVIEWS
'Ginny & Georgia' Displays Depression Incredibly Well Through The Character: Marcus
“Some feelings are like old, familiar friends. Depression is like that for me. When the episode starts, it can be slow at first. An intrusive thought: “I don’t want to be here,” but then it’s gone. You bat it away like a fly or a bad smell. When it hits you fully though, when you’re really in it, it’s everything. It’s who you are, you’re nothing else. On the outside, you look the same; smiling and pretending is so much work, but inside…”
'A Thousand Tomorrow’s' by Karen Kingsbury, Pureflix Movie Review
A Thousand Tomorrow’s touches on many basic and main themes of life: anger, loss, fear, faith, sickness, health, death, and love. This story follows the lives of Cody and Ali. Cody is a champion bull rider and Ali is a barrel racer. Cody is known for his womanizing ways and Ali is a sweet, church-going gal… Two people who seem to be the furthest away from perfect for each other, yet somehow make their way together…
As soon as Cody began “per-suing” Ali, he didn’t seem…
‘Lifemark’ Pureflix Movie Review
‘Lifemark’ is a dramatization of the real life story of when David Scotton went to meet his birth parents. I am writing this review after a few weeks of watching this movie, and the first thing I remembered was when his friend said we should call the documentary “I Almost Died On Parker Avenue.” But David said, “That’s a little morbid… How about: I Lived On Parker Avenue.”…
‘Bonhoeffer’ by Angel Studios – Movie Review
It was the time of the Nazi regime. Hitler moved in all around the country and no body but batted an eye… Except for Dietrich Bonhoeffer when Hitler tried to impose his power in the church. Many of the church’s clergymen didn’t see the problem with Hitler and his men… Until it was too late. Nobody spoke up, until Dietrich gave his first sermon – calling Hitler out.
He exclaimed, “This man is without charm, without character, without charisma,”…
BOOK REVIEWS
'Heaven Is For Real' by Todd Burpo - Book Review
This true story will have you wishing you could visit Heaven, even if it would be just three minutes… But, after reading it fully, it almost feels as though you did visit Heaven with Colton that day. The details shared were astonishing; the information that Colton knew was shocking – knowing that it’s coming from a four year old that wouldn’t have…
"If" by Amy Carmicahel - Book Review
We are called to love our neighbours as ourselves, yet every single one of us struggles with this seemingly “simple” commandment… It isn’t so simple! For we are selfish, and prideful, and bitter and mean. But Amy Carmichael calls out all of our human pitfalls and graciously convicts us of our low points.
This book changed my life. It truly did…
‘Pieces of Forever’ by Valerie M. Bodden - Book Review
Pieces of Forever is about a woman (Ava) who lost her identity when she became a victim of a fire. Her whole left side of her body was badly burnt, leaving her with terrible scars, and needing more than one skin graphing surgery. A planned to be model, was now never going to have her dreams come true… After this traumatic accident…
‘Tending Roses’ by Lisa Wingate - Book Review
Tending Roses was a beautiful story touching on topics such as family and love, learning to forgive, the reality of life ending and new life beginning, and all of the in between. Nestle up with a cup of tea and enjoy this…