Eric Demeter

Eric Demeter

09
Aug
A dating couple looks at each other with incredulity on how they should date.

Now That Joshua Harris has Bolted, How Should We Date?

I was a new follower of Christ when the book I Kissed Dating Goodbye was released in 1997. Fortunately, I
5 min read
17
Jul
A shy man and woman looking awkwardly and sitting next to each other on a white sofa.

Why is Christian Dating So Weird?

Christian dating can be awkward and downright weird sometimes. But let's be fair. All dating is awkward—for
5 min read
15
Jun
A man is at the gym standing and ready to lift a barbell.

Why Spiritual Exercises Are More Important Than Physical Ones

While sweating and working out at the gym yesterday, I was reminded of 1 Timothy 4:8, which states, "
2 min read
11
Apr
A boy with blonde hair is pointing to the callout that says, "C is for..."

What a 17-Year-Old Taught Me About Committing 100%

My gangly instructor guided me through the weight room into the cage where ten monkey-like creatures performed acrobatics. They flung
4 min read
22
Feb
A dating couple is traveling together in Europe and the woman is holding a camera.

How Do You Know If It's Love or a Fling?

Some relationships are fun but end up being frivolous. They are like exciting shooting stars that blaze brightly in our
4 min read
28
Dec
The famous Little Prince from the book waters a rose.

Love Like A Prince and You've Found 'The One'

A little prince, from another planet, becomes stranded on earth. He is anguished. The prince cannot attend to his beloved
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01
Dec
Jesus heals a man with leprosy.

Two Words That Will Change Your Life

It’s almost incredulous that Jesus heals ten lepers in Luke 17 simultaneously. Without fanfare, he commands the motley crew,
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28
Oct
A man is sitting in a wooden pew at church facing the front and looking at the altar.

4 Spiritual Lessons People of Other Faiths Can Teach Christians

Years ago, at an airport prayer room in Thailand, I asked to pray alongside a devout Muslim. He faced west
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22
Aug
An old compass is sitting on top of an old map in a sepia tone.

Where is Your Compass Pointing?

In the neo-classic movie, Pirates of the Caribbean, bumbling Captain Jack Sparrow devotes himself to finding one thing: The Black
4 min read
08
Aug
Me with two refugee friends from the Middle East standing in Victoria Park, Athens

Wasn't Jesus From America?

No One Chose Where They Were Born I cried as I watched the starving children in Africa with their bloated
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