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Real 'Feel Good' Christianity

5/Feb 2023 By Eric Castle 3 min. read

‘Feeling’ Good

The term “feel good Christianity” is commonly used to describe church groups or organizations which tend to focus upon aspects of Christian doctrine which feel “good.” By feeling “good” we mean the aspects of Christianity which are solely positive, such as: the love of God, the mercy of God, fellowship and togetherness in the body of Christ, etc. While these things are important and true blessings, a focus on these things alone leaves out many aspects of the “whole purpose of God” (Acts 20:27, NASU).

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Tags// feelings, emotion, joy, happiness, truth, Gospel, good,

New Testament Key Words: Joy

28/Nov 2021 By Eric Castle 2 min. read

Series Key Words

More Than Emotion

The word from the New Testament most commonly translated as “joy” in English is the Greek word chara. In that original language (as in Hebrew of the Old Testament) this word described more than an emotional state, but instead and entire disposition of thought. This can be quite different from our modern concept of “joy” which is linked with one’s personal feelings.

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Tags// key words, New Testament, joy, greek, language, word,

A Great New Day

12/Sep 2021 By Eric Castle 2 min. read

Different People

There are some people who are “morning people.” These people have the uncanny ability to rise and shine, embracing the new day with gusto. Many times these people are more productive early in the morning rather than at night. However, these people are in the minority. Most of us do not enjoy the breaking of the dawn and meet the proverbial rooster’s crow with less than enthusiasm.

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Tags// new, day, morning, God, creation, attitude, joy,

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