Exclusive Content:

Christian Girl Is Burned to Death by ISIS but Her Final 2 Words Prove That God Wins

They torched their house while the daughter was in the shower—she died in her mother's arms.

“I Whipped Around and Let That Man Have It. I Told Him Off”: Elderly Lady in Grocery Store Sticks Up for Stranger With Autism

"He took up a lot of space. Moving around us. Weaving in and out of the aisles. Some ladies were annoyed. An old man behind us snickered and under his breath said, ‘hurry up.’"

They Weren’t Allowed to Paint Jesus at a Public School, So These Kids Waited 3 Hours for a “Final Act” That Knocked the Audience...

They just raised Jesus from the dead at a public school—and it’s absolutely beautiful!

Are You Guilty of Using any of These 10 Christian Cliches?

7. Overusing Father-God in Prayer

We get it, sometimes it’s hard to find the right words. However, don’t make the often subtle mistake of saying the same words over and over until you think of something new to say. Instead, just pause and gather your thoughts so your words have meaning.

father-god-2

8. “Ask Jesus into Your Heart”

This overused phrase can be a bit confusing. What we really mean is, “Do you want to repent and believe in Jesus?” If we use this phrase, we need to make sure and explain it–especially to kids.

will

 9. “After all, It Was Adam and Eve, Not Adam and Steve”

It’s true, but probably not the most compassionate or intelligent way to share your convictions on the importance of biblical marriage.

impressed

10. “The Lord Never Gives You More Than You Can Handle”

This is a cliche–and it’s just wrong. God gives us more than we can handle all the time. ALL. THE. TIME. That’s how he grows our faith. The passage we often get confused about is 1 Corinthians 10 — and it’s referring to temptation, not trials or life’s circumstances.

hipster

 

And, there are many other Christian phrases that are just plain confusing — especially to non-believers. Let’s be aware and intentional as we communicate God’s love in our lives.

Brian Orme
Brian Orme
Brian is a writer and editor from Ohio. He works with creative and innovative people to discover the top stories, resources and trends to equip and inspire the Church.

Christian Girl Is Burned to Death by ISIS but Her Final 2 Words Prove That God Wins

They torched their house while the daughter was in the shower—she died in her mother's arms.

“I Whipped Around and Let That Man Have It. I Told Him Off”: Elderly Lady in Grocery Store Sticks Up for Stranger With Autism

"He took up a lot of space. Moving around us. Weaving in and out of the aisles. Some ladies were annoyed. An old man behind us snickered and under his breath said, ‘hurry up.’"

They Weren’t Allowed to Paint Jesus at a Public School, So These Kids Waited 3 Hours for a “Final Act” That Knocked the Audience...

They just raised Jesus from the dead at a public school—and it’s absolutely beautiful!