Author: Elihu

Elihu Anderson is a California refugee currently thriving on the West Texas plains. She is the founder of elihuscorner.com and is a contributor to Kirk Cameron's website TheCourage.com. When she isn't writing, reading, or teaching, she is sipping on some iced homemade chai and enjoying time with a good friend. Come by and say hi at elihuscorner.com or visit me on Facebook.com/elihuscorner
When You Feel Like Nobody Sees You
Christian Living · encouragement · God's Love · Uncategorized

When You Feel Like Nobody Sees You

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Within each one of us is a longing to be seen. It is this very longing that makes social media such a powerful medium. Every post offers a glimpse into our daily life. We can share our favorite foods, our cute pets, our cutting complaints, our magical moments. Better still, we get to control how much we reveal, making our lives look "practically perfect in every way"! Yet does anybody---on social media or in our day-to-day---really see us as we are? Do they see our grueling work (or, at times, embarrassing laziness)? Do they see the tears? The frustrations? The joys? The longings?

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How Can We Trust the Bible?
Christian community · Christian Living · discussion · The Word of God

How Can We Trust the Bible?

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The Bible is one of the most criticized books in the world. While many of us as Christians accept the Bible as God's preserved word for us, inspired by the Holy Spirit, we cannot expect non-believers to regard it with the same reverence. Most have not devoted extensive time or research to its validity and so they parrot the old argument, "It was written over 2000 years ago. It's a biased, outdated, work of fiction by some crazy men." This post will not be a fully extensive argument regarding the accuracy of the scriptures. There are books aplenty which can go into greater detail, and I will give you a few links within this article. This article is simply intended some facts, quotes, and sources to light that may be unknown to many people. It is my hope to enrich the faith and conviction of believers and provide some thoughts to ponder to the skeptical.

The Beauty of God’s Word: July 2019 Scripture Writing Plan
Scripture Writing Plans · The Word of God

The Beauty of God’s Word: July 2019 Scripture Writing Plan

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Psalm 119 centers on God's word---it's beauty, power, value, quality---and it will be our focus in this month's scripture writing. Because we love God, we treasure the words He has inspired and preserved for our benefit. The creation declares His glory, wisdom, and majesty, but His word gives us insight into His plan for mankind, His righteous nature, and His steadfast love for us.

God Will Get You Through This
encouragement · Faithfulness

God Will Get You Through This

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When our valleys last longer than expected, the people we expect to be with us grow fewer and farther between. Take, for instance, the long road of grief. When we lose someone, there is an instant outpouring of support. The refrigerator fills with meals. Phones vibrate with texts. The ads in the mailbox get outnumbered by sympathy cards. The scent of lilies and roses permeates every nook and cranny of our home. Our front door becomes a revolving door as people come and go in order to sit with us, and possibly cry with us. Within a few weeks (or even days), the flow of support slows to a trickle. Life moves on, but the grief does not. And that, my friends, is one of many such valleys. Take heart, God will get you through your valley.

Truth: Who decides what is Right and Wrong?
Christian Living · The Word of God

Truth: Who decides what is Right and Wrong?

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Before we can have an intelligent discussion about hot-button issues, we must establish that there is a standard for truth, and that such a standard is far greater and more reliable than popular opinion.

Fathers
Marriage and Family

Fathers

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Last week, my family visited Arches National Park for the first time. What I treasured most about this trip was not the awesome landscapes, but something far more priceless: a deepening trust and affection between my husband and our children.

Made One in Christ: Scripture Writing Plan June 2019
Scripture Writing Plans

Made One in Christ: Scripture Writing Plan June 2019

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We often hear the quote, "imitation is the sincerest form of flattery." Children might attempt to cook (or pretend to cook) alongside their parents or work on their toy car while their father works under the family car. A budding artist might attempt to reproduce the signature technique of a master artist. In each case, the imitation springs from admiration. Similarly, when we are united with Christ, we are so in awe of who He is that we attempt to imitate his example.

Remembering The Fallen
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Remembering The Fallen

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Deaths of United States Service members: American Revolution: 4,435 The War of 1812: 2,260 The Civil War: 364,511 Union Soldiers and 133,281 Confederates World War I: 116,516 World War II: 405,399 Korean War: 54,246 Vietnam War: 90,220 Desert Storm: 383 Global War in Terror (Since 2001): 6,997 We have lost so many people over the… Continue reading Remembering The Fallen

Teaching the Truth With Love
Christian community · Christian Living · Study · The Word of God

Teaching the Truth With Love

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Why are we willing to speak and teach the truth---even when it is unpopular? Are we teaching the truth to inflate our own self-righteousness? OR... Do we hope to lead people away from the catastrophic consequences of their choices? Are we teaching the truth because we love God and seek to glorify Him? OR... Do we simply seek self-promotion? The truth must be taught, but we must teach it with love.

What is the Greatest Challenge Facing Christians Today?
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What is the Greatest Challenge Facing Christians Today?

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When I entered college in 1999, many were under the impression that evolutionary theory and, of course, the obvious problem of peer pressure, had the greatest faith-wrecking potential.

We were wrong.

What is the greatest challenge facing Christians?