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Father, Son and Holy Ghost: trinity or three distinct beings?

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The Trinity is not literally in the Bible — it was formulated in 325 AD by philosophers who used Greek philosophy to summarize biblical data. We believe that Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are three distinct beings, and that conviction is not despite the scriptures but thanks to a literal reading of them. And who God really is — that is a question too important to leave to fourth-century philosophers.

For whom do you die today? Giving your life in small portions

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Time is the only currency you can never earn back. Every time you give someone your attention, bring a pot of soup, or stay when everyone else leaves, you are literally giving away a piece of your life. Easter poses the question we prefer to avoid: for whom do you die today?

Among us: Choosing faith

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Life is sometimes just messy. We all just do something, searching for meaning and connection. That is Ineke Plasschaert's honest approach for her new video series 'Among Us'. I considered it a privilege to talk to her for the very first episode.

Who still dares to say it hurts?

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Three radio presenters smash religious images and don't see the problem — until a journalist asks one simple question. An honest look at why Christians in Flanders no longer guard their own boundaries, and what happens if you let that slide for too long. With a plea for the healthy middle ground: strong enough to laugh, but clear enough to state what you stand for.

Man bites dog on visit

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Man Bites Dog came to find out where everyone gets their Jesus figurines from and what the reason is why we are so active in our faith.

The church that is silent while it works

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Millions of people worldwide are helped by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints — from school meals in Haiti to emergency aid after floods in Wallonia. This aid happens quietly, without fuss, and reaches everyone who needs it, regardless of origin or belief. The Caring for Those in Need 2025 Report for once provides figures on what normally remains unseen.

Easter is bigger than Christmas — and we forget to celebrate that

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The Atonement of Christ is the greatest miracle in history — greater than Christmas, deeper than we often realize. We celebrate Easter as if it were a side issue, while it is the feast that changes everything. What happened on Golgotha was out of pure love, and that love still applies today — for you.

Science and faith: two windows on one truth

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Science answers how the world works, while religion reveals why we are here and what our purpose is. Instead of a battle between facts and faith, these two perspectives together form a complete picture of reality. President Dallin H. Oaks offers a clear vision on how we can bridge apparent contradictions with patience and humility.

The path that only opens when you walk

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Sometimes we hope for a solution before we take action ourselves, but practice often teaches a different lesson. This weekend I discovered again that the path only opens at the moment we are genuinely willing to fulfill our duty. Faith is not a passive insurance, but an active circle in which our readiness to act clears the way for the support we need.

Every week a piece of eternal life

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Sometimes you find something you weren't looking for — and realize it means everything. A painting on the wall, a piece of bread in your hand, and an insight that connects both. About the tree of life, the communion, and why the goal is closer than you think.

Stephen Fry is wrong about God

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In contrast to Stephen Fry's view, a world without any suffering would ultimately rob us of our humanity and turn us into passive figures in a 'Matrix'-like existence. True growth and freedom of choice arise precisely from life's resistance, where we do not seek a god to take away the storm, but the strength to sail through it.

What kind of god would you actually want?

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True growth only occurs when we have the freedom to make our own choices and experience their consequences, even if they are painful. God does not function as a wish-fulfiller who takes away all misery, but as a source of inexhaustible strength that helps us turn every challenge into progress.

Never truly alone again: how faith fills the void of loneliness

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Faith in Christ offers a powerful foundation against loneliness through the combination of a personal relationship with Him and the tangible support of a community that truly cares for one another through ministry. Moreover, by serving others in small, simple gestures, you transform your own isolation into valuable connection and renewed self-esteem.

Why the parable of the talents can save your New Year's goals

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Good intentions often fail due to the pressure of perfection, but the parable of the talents teaches us that Christ primarily values that we simply get to work with what we have been given. By using the weekly communion as a moment for sincere adjustment, failure becomes not an endpoint but an opportunity to realign with God's plan for our growth in prayer.

Making Jesus visible in a world of noise

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True connection begins where digital noise stops and we dare to be truly present for the person right in front of us. The Savior's example of seeing people 'one by one' offers a timeless compass for genuine leadership and daily ministry. Making Jesus visible again doesn't require grand gestures, but the quiet revolution of undivided attention in a fleeting world.

No walls but resonance: an eternal family

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Critics often claim that heaven is a place of physical separation and sorrow for families who do not meet all requirements. However, revelation suggests one common place where our social bonds persist, but the degree of light and joy differs per person. The ultimate barrier is therefore not physical, but a consequence of our own spiritual capacities and the choice to accept the gifts of Christ.

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