The definition of a hero is "a person admired for achievements and noble qualities" — an individual who goes above the call of duty, lives out his or her values and inspires others along the way.
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Christian Heroes: Inspiring Real Life Modern Day Hero Stories
By Billy Hallowell on March 10, 2023
Topics: Inspirational Movies
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7 Pieces of Christian Dating Advice: Tips For Relationships
By Billy Hallowell on February 1, 2023
Christian dating in the modern era has become increasingly difficult and daunting, with changing cultural norms deeply impacting the quest for love, courtship and purity. For Christians intent on living by biblical standards, the dating scene today is even more complex, especially when it comes to finding like-minded believers who have similar relationship goals. That's why we wanted to share some advice for Christian dating to help you navigate these often-confusing situations and scenarios.
Topics: Relationships Romance
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Inspire Giving and Serving Others with These Pure Flix Movies
By Billy Hallowell on January 2, 2023
The Bible, and probably your parents, implores us "to treat others as you want to be treated." In the spirit of loving others like we love ourselves, we've compiled a list of movies to inspire you to give and serve others. We've sprinkled in some encouraging Bible verses that are sure to get you thinking about how you can lend a hand to those in your community today.
Topics: Christianity Lifestyle Thursday Night Club
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Notable Christian Quotes About Starting the New Year Right
By Billy Hallowell on December 26, 2022
Now that the new year is upon us, it’s important to reflect on ways in which we can improve and change our lives. That’s why we’ve put together some post-New Year’s Day quotes — Christian quotes that will inspire you to live right in 2023 and beyond.
Topics: Holidays
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What is the True Meaning of Christmas? 8 Ways To Keep It In Mind
By Billy Hallowell on December 1, 2022
The holidays are a busy time of year, with the quest to complete gift buying, baking and other tasks sometimes overshadowing the real meaning of the season. Fortunately, though, it’s entirely possible to take key steps for Christians to remember the true meaning of Christmas — the birth of Jesus and the transformative events that forever changed human history.
Topics: Christianity Christmas
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Adoption Statistics: Important Facts About This Beautiful Act
By Billy Hallowell on November 29, 2022
Adoption is one of the most beautiful things a person or family can do to help a child in need. In this article, we'll explore some of the adoption facts and adoption statistics that give us a lens into the current state of affairs — and the positive ways in which children's needs are being met.
Topics: Kids Lifestyle Lifemark October Baby
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14 Christian Movies About God & Faith
By Billy Hallowell on October 21, 2022
It’s never too late to stop, reflect and take intentional steps toward improving your life -- and what a better way to do that through movies about GOd. Here's a list of God movies on Pure Flix that will help you explore spiritual matters, while renewing and revitalizing your own personal faith.
Topics: Christianity Movie List
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Christian Celebrities Who Are Changing Show Business
By Billy Hallowell on September 16, 2022
Despite what popular media would have us believe, devout Christian celebrities do exist – and they’re making a splash in Hollywood. There are plenty of famous singers, actors, and entertainers who don’t hide their Christianity.
Topics: Influencers Entertainment
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How to Resist Temptation: 10 Ideas & Bible Verses
By Billy Hallowell on June 29, 2022
Everyone has his or her own struggles when it comes to temptation. There is a deep pool of potential issues that can tempt us, but there are also plenty of ways we can intentionally work to resist them. From reading and reflecting on verses about temptation to seeking out stories about temptation in the Bible, here are some important steps that you can take to build and maintain spiritual health while fighting temptation:
Topics: Bible Verses
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Unique Traditions of a Christian Wedding
By Billy Hallowell on May 25, 2022
Christian weddings are amazing ceremonies that signify the coming together of a husband and wife in holy matrimony. A Biblical marriage is a lifelong commitment to love and respect one another — and it’s also a beautiful moment generally held in front of loved ones.
Topics: Christianity
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How to Volunteer: Share God’s Love Through Service & Bible Verses About Service
By Billy Hallowell on May 11, 2022
Jesus is very clear in the Bible that the two most important commandments for humanity are to “love God” and to “love others,” with the latter proclamation sparking important questions about how Christians should engage in helping others. So, this article focuses on Bible verse about service, a biblical definition of volunteer meaning and volunteer tips and opportunities that will allow you to share God’s love through service.
Topics: Lifestyle Giving Back
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5 Amazing Mothers in the Bible Who Teach Truly Timeless Lessons
By Billy Hallowell on April 26, 2022
Motherhood is one of humanity’s oldest, most respected — and essential — human institutions, as Moms infuse and shape their children’s emotional, physical and spiritual well-being. Fortunately, there are numerous mother's in the Bible whose incredible reactions, decisions and overall life trajectories provide important and timeless lessons for humanity.
Topics: Christianity
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Passover vs Easter: Fascinating Connections & Relationships
By Billy Hallowell on April 11, 2022
Easter falls each year either during — or near — Passover, a Jewish commemorative holiday that celebrates the Hebrews’ liberation from Egyptian captivity and slavery.
Topics: Easter Holidays
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Easter Eggs: The History & Traditions of Easter
By Billy Hallowell on April 4, 2022
Easter egg coloring is without a doubt one of the most popular Easter traditions. There are countless Easter egg ideas for creating the best Easter Egg decorations — but where did the tradition actually come from?
Topics: Easter Holidays
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Easter — Is it a Pagan Holiday?
By Billy Hallowell on March 21, 2022
Easter is one of the most important holidays in the Christian calendar, as Easter's meaning is rooted in Christ’s resurrection — an event that is celebrated throughout the world. Over the years, though, some critics and atheists have made pagan Easter claims and accusations.
Topics: Easter
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5 Powerful Quotes From Women in the Bible
By Billy Hallowell on March 7, 2022
Bible verses about women’s strength show us a great deal about the power of love, kindness, standing our ground — and heroism. There's much we can glean from strong women and their role in scripture.