Rachel Younis

Fasting in the Old & New Testaments

Fasting in the Old & New Testaments as a Biblical Practice of Seeking God Old Testament fasting often expressed humility, repentance, confession, mourning, and dependence on God during moments of […]

What Jesus Said About Fasting: When You Fast…

Growing up in Pakistan, I often heard from my Muslim friends that Christian fasting is incomplete and improper because Christians drink or eat during their fast. In Islam, Muslims are […]

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Idolatry in the Bible (and in Our Own Hearts)

Satan is always scheming and making efforts to tempt us, to dishearten us, and to break us with many other things that can take away our focus from God. The […]

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What Is a Eunuch in the Bible?

What is a eunuch in the Bible? Under the Old Testament law, eunuchs were banned from the priesthood and from God’s assembly due to their castration. Yet, we see men […]

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God Is My Strength: Reflections on God’s Faithfulness During a Dark Time

“The Lord God is my strength, And He has made my feet like deer’s feet, And has me walk on my high places.” (Hab. 3:19, NASB) How was your high school experience? […]

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Demons in the Bible & in Our World

What are demons in the Bible? They are fallen angels who serve the devil in alluring people to destructive behaviors, false teaching, and separation from God. What can we learn […]

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3 Steps to Passing Along the Faith: Repeat (Part 3)

Shema and the Powerful Practice of Passing Down Faith Rachel Younis explains that the Shema gives Christians a pattern for passing faith to the next generation by hearing God’s Word, […]

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3 Steps to Passing Along the Faith: Do (Part 2)

Shema Part 2: Loving God Through Obedient Devotion Shema Part 2 shows that loving God is an action that forms disciples, not just a feeling. Moses calls God’s people to […]