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Love Derek J. Brown Love Derek J. Brown

The Element of Physical Attraction in Romantic Relationships

I am regularly asked if it is important for a Christian man or woman to be physically attracted to the person they are dating. In order to fully answer this question, we must consider physical attraction from both a male and female perspective, while also considering why physical attraction may be lacking in either case.

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Faith Ayrian Yasar Faith Ayrian Yasar

The Beauty of Belonging to a Good Master

“Simeon Peter, a servant and apostle of Jesus Christ” (2 Pet. 1:1). While many Bible translations read “servant” in verse 1 of Second Peter, the actual term in biblical Greek (“doulos”) means “slave.” Why would Peter use such a term to describe his relationship to Jesus Christ?

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Faith Julie Southgate Faith Julie Southgate

Beauty and the Christian Life

How do we live the beautiful Christian life in a world where ugliness exists? In order to face this challenge, it’s helpful to define our terms: What is beautiful? What is ugly?

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Life Le Ann Trees Life Le Ann Trees

Should Christians Wear Makeup?

What point is the Bible making about women braiding their hair and wearing jewelry and costly garments? And what can we also learn from 1 Peter and 1 Timothy about whether Christians should wear makeup?

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