On this page you can find posts to particular topics or a series that required multiple posts. Posts can be from my main blog, Inside Cup or my second blog, UnAshamed Christian Housewife.
Some posts have dates attached. This is mainly for poetry, and then some post topics that might be a follow up or response to previous ones I’ve written. Godly living, for example, has been a topic I continue to grow in and am learning how to explain better. But if I’ve done a post series on a topic, I find helpful for myself to know the year.
Update 06/18/22: I moved my Recommended Videos+ series to its own page. Recommended: Sermons, Videos & More
Introduction– Various Series or Main Focuses You Can Find On Inside Cup (just skip below this for specific series or topics):
- (Focus) Bible Study – Various Tips, Topical Studies
- (Series) Bible Summaries – Slowly, I’m going through the Bible and writing up summaries on the verses.
- (Series) Bible Word Study – I pick out a particular word and study its meaning in scripture.
- (Series) Scripture Meditation – Sometimes I pick out some verses on particular topics to recommend to mediate on (chew through, think about the scriptural meaning.)
- (Series) Bite-Sized – Terms, Topics, Christians need to be familiar with. Gives a small summary, some key points, how the topic relates or does not relate to the Bible and a lot of resources at the end for your own research.
- (Series) Christ In The Old Testament– Looking at attributes of Christ and how we see them in the Old Testament, looking at symbols in OT that point to Christ, prophecies about Christ, etc. The goal is to help people learn how to read the Old Testament with the New Testament (Gospel message) in mind. From the beginning God planned for the Messiah to come as soon as man fell. The OT must be read with this in mind.
- (Series) Sarcasm In The Bible – Taking a look at how sarcasm is used in the Bible. The goal of sarcasm is not to belittle or be mean, but to make a shocking point.
- (Focus) Christian Apologetics – How do we defend our faith? Do we really know the Bible the way we should? Occasionally, I’ll cover topics related to Christian Apologetics.
- (Focus) Understanding The Gospel– This connects with Christian Apologetics and Bible Study, but I really want to hone in on the Gospel message and terms. As often as I can, I try to incorporate the Gospel.
- (Focus) Understanding False Teachings– When I started learning all of the false teaching I was under my eyes were opened. I found sound men and women who helped me understand the proper context of scripture. For so long, I was deceived by scripture twisting, and I do not want anyone to be confused.
- (Focus) Christian Mysticism/Emotionalism – This is part of understanding false teachings. I came out of a Seeker-Driven/Emergent Church mentality, so for my blog, I feel it’s important to discuss how somethings look Christian, but they are not Christian. Christian Mysticism (seeking experiences and emotions to feel connected or heard from God) is important for me to breakdown on my blog because of my own deception.
- (Series) Recommended on Fridays – These are videos, podcasts, or articles by both godly men and women. An assortment of topics is suggested and covered. Sometimes the months may have a theme, such as during Halloween I shared videos of Christians breaking down Halloween, spiritual practices one may be tempted by (and why we need to stay away) etc. I usually recommend videos, and occasionally a podcast. But it’s possible some other articles may be suggested. In these posts, I give a summary of what the person is covering, with a link at the bottom to view the whole video/article.
- (Series) Recommended on Sundays – These are messages or sermons by godly men. In these posts, I give a summary of the message, with a link at the bottom to view the whole video/article
- (Series) Community Prayer – This has been going on since 2018. Here people can request prayer, share updates, and pray for others.
- (Series) Community Spotlight – Occasionally, I will share recommend Christian articles I’ve found.
- (Series) Christian Blogger – Covering issues or suggestions for Christian bloggers.
Bible Study (How To/Importannce):
- 3 Ways To Study The Bible Better
- Why We Need To Read The Bible In Context | Bible Study Tips & “Translation” Cautions
- Bible Study Tips | The Four R’s Of Bible Studying
- Bible Studying Tips | When Going Over 1 Chapter Of The Bible
- Importance Of Bible Study (UnAshamed)
- How To Mediate On God’s Word (The Right Way) & Why It’s Important
- Are We Blaming God For Choosing To Be Spiritually Malnourished?
- What To Do When The Bible Isn’t “Speaking” Or “Connecting” To You
Bible Summaries: (Currently being edited)
- Genesis – 2 Samuel Completed
- Currently going over 1 Kings & The Gospel Journey
Scriptures To Meditate On:
- Putting Trust In God | Meditate On Scripture
- 5 Scriptures On Worldliness | Dangers Of Being Worldly
- 5 Scriptures To Memorize (1) | Gospel Understanding, Role Of Holy Spirit & Purpose Of Scripture
- Light | Meditate On Scripture
- Godly Love | Meditate On Scripture
- Godly Wisdom | Meditate On Scripture
- Shepherd | Meditate On Scripture
- My Hiding Place | Scriptures To Meditate On
- 5 Scriptures To Meditate On This Month | Faith
- 5 Scriptures To Meditate On This Month | Jesus is God
- 5 Scriptures To Meditate On This Month | Grace
- 5 Scriptures To Mediate On This Month | Divination & Warning of Occult
- 5 Scriptures To Meditate On This Month | Thanksgiving
- 5 Scriptures To Meditate On This Month | The Gospel
- 5 Scriptures To Meditate On This Month | Father
- 5 Scriptures To Meditate On This Month | Holy Spirit
- 5 Scriptures to Meditate On | Sanctification
- Redemption | 5 Scriptures to Meditate On
Scripture Life Application (New Series ‘23)
- Be Ready in Season & Out of Season (Scripture Life Application)
- A Time for Everything (Scripture Life Application)
- We Need Godly Sorrow
- What is Heavenly Wisdom?
- How Do We Pick Up The Sword of the Spirit?
- Praying that Others Increase in the Knowledge of God
- Do Not Cease to Give Thanks & Pray for Others
- Prayer for Increase in Love & Understanding
- Thanking God for Brothers & Sisters in Christ & Praying for Them
- God Cares for the Humble
- God is My Everything
- Our Direction Comes From God
- I Wait & Hope in the Lord
- Do Not Pray to be Seen
- How Can We Renew Our Mind?
- We Must Understand the Will of the Lord
- What Does it Mean to Walk by the Spirit?
Prayer Examples on Various Topics (How To Pray About…) New Series ‘23
- Prayer for the New Year
- Prayer: Loving Others When It’s Hard
- Prayer for Increase in Love & Understanding
- Prayer for Accountability
Particular Studies on Bible Verse(s), Questions, Or Topics:
Salvation, Gospel (See also these sections: Christian Apologetics, Easter/Nature of Christ/Christmas)
- Many posts, though not centered on the Gospel, tend to bring up the Gospel to explain how the central post topic relates to the Gospel
- Why Did A Loving God Kill His Son? (Does God Hate?)
- Why Would A Loving God Send His Son To Die (Condensed Version With Summary Notes)
- Salvation- Why Is It Important/Needed?
- Valentine’s Gift – Salvation Is Found In Christ
- I Didn’t Always Understand The Gospel Well | My Plea To Pastors
- The Gospel Challenge (30 Question Quiz) – Are You Ready To Defend Your Faith?
- Answers to Gospel Questions
- Covenant of Redemption | Understanding The Trinity
- What Is The Connection Between The Wrath of God & A Cup?
- Christ’s Connection to the Armor of God in the Old Testament
Scripture Verse Study, Word Study, Topical Study
- What Does It Mean To Ask, Seek, & Knock (Edited)
- My Rock. My Sword. My Shield. | Scripture (Clarity/Update)
- What Is The Connection Between The Wrath of God & A Cup?
- Harlotry & Harlot Of Babylon | What Does The Bible Say
- Confess/Confession – What Does The Bible Say?
- God’s Will | What Does The Bible Say?
- What is Sin? What are Sins Listed in the Bible? | Bite-Sized
- Dual Nature of Christ the Messiah, the God-Man | Things to Think About
- Christ’s Double Nature Helps Us Understand the Trinity & the Cross
Suffering
- Hard Providence & Trusting God (Doug Wilson)
- Faithfulness Through Suffering (Voddie Baucham)
- The Purpose of Suffering (R. C. Sproul)
- What Does Seasoned Salt Have To Do With Suffering?
- One Reason Why American Christians Are Struggling So Badly
- The Hand That Chisels
- Cut Me From My Roots (Christian Poem)
- The Sinfulness of Worry (Doug Wilson)
- How To Be Free From Bitterness (Doug Wilson)
- Do We Complain To A Holy & Righteous God (UnAshamed Christian Housewife)
Faith
- In What Ways Is God Faithful | What Promises Does The Christian Have?
- 5 Scriptures To Meditate On This Month | Faith
- One Lord, One Faith, One God: The Exclusivity of Christianity (John MacArthur)
- Faith | Spiritual Gifts & Debunking Word Of Faith Theology
- Will Of God & Faith
God – Triune, 3 Persons 1 Essence
- 5 Scriptures To Meditate On This Month | Jesus is God
- 5 Scriptures To Meditate On This Month | Father
- 5 Scriptures To Meditate On This Month | Holy Spirit
- Covenant of Redemption | Understanding The Trinity
- Dual Nature of Christ the Messiah, the God-Man | Things to Think About
- Christ’s Double Nature Helps Us Understand the Trinity & the Cross
God’s Nature/Attributes
Understanding God’s Will, What Is God’s Will For My Life?
- God’s Will | What Does The Bible Say?
- In What Ways Is God Faithful | What Promises Does The Christian Have?
- God’s Will – Where Do We Seek Him
- God’s Will for You Today | Instructions for Life
- How Does Wisdom & Meditating on Scripture Help Us in Our Life? | God’s Will
- Discernment | God’s Will for Your Life
- We Must Understand the Will of the Lord
Godly Living
- Answering Critics on Godly Living & Straw Man Fallacy (2022)
- What Is Godly/Holy Living | Am I Living A Defiled Life? (2020)
- Difference Between Legalism & Godly Living (Condensed) (2020)
- What Is True Christian Living (What Does NOT Make One A Christian?) (2020)
- How Do I Honor God In My Busy Life?
- How Do We Love God? | Religion or Relationship?
Judgment – Are We Suppose To Judge?
- Misconceptions Of Judging Righteously| “Don’t Judge” (2020)
- Unintentional Hypocrisy If We Cannot Judge, Then Convos Are Made Void (2021)
- Thou Shalt Not Judge (Melissa Dougherty)
Questions
- Do I Have My Disability/Disease/Illness Because My Faith Is Too Little?
- What Does Seasoned Salt Have To Do With Suffering?
- What Does A Worldly Jesus Look Like? (2021)
- What To Do When The Bible Isn’t “Speaking” Or “Connecting” To You
- How Do We Love God? | Religion or Relationship?
- How Do I Honor God In My Busy Life?
- How To Mediate On God’s Word (The Right Way) & Why It’s Important
- Tips On How To Reach Others (without smothering)
- How To Identify A False Teacher (Pastor/Mentor)
- How Is My Life Related To Eternity?
- How Do I Avoid Temptation?
- Did I Commit The Blasphemy of the Holy Spirit / Unpardonable Sin? (2022)
- What is Sin? What are Sins Listed in the Bible? | Bite-Sized
- In What Ways Is God Faithful | What Promises Does The Christian Have?
- What Is The Connection Between The Wrath of God & A Cup?
- What Is Law of Attraction | Bite – Sized
- Should We Use Our Emotions As Truth? | What Is Emotionalism?
- What Is My Talent/Gift
- What is Sin? What is Considered Sin?
- Where Can I Find the Will of God?
- What is the Old Man? What does the Old Self look like?
Temptation
- When Temptation Breaks You | Why We Are Weak (Pt. 1)
- Overcoming Temptation | When Temptation Breaks You (Pt. 2)
- How Do I Avoid Temptation?
Post Series- What Does It Mean To Love the Lord? (2022)
Completed Post Series- Anxiety & Finding God’s Peace (2021)
- Anxiety Crushes Our Spirit & Affects How We Love God
- Anxiety’s End Goal Is Death | Is Anxiety Sinful?
- How Can God Save The Crushed In Spirit?
- What Is The Peace of Got (Pt. 1)
- What Is The Peace of God (Pt. 2)
- How Can I Experience (Seek After) The Peace of God?
- Where Are We Seeking Our Peace?
- Summary Notes of Series (Posts 1-7)
Christ In The Old Testament:
- Christ In The Old Testament (New Series)
- Righteousness Points To Jesus | Christ In The Old Testament
- References To Christ In The Old Testament?
- Christ’s Connection to the Armor of God in the Old Testament
Sarcasm In The Bible:
Christian Apologetics (Defending The Christian Faith/Understand The Gospel)
- Why Is It Important To Know The Basics Of Christianity?
- Why Did A Loving God Kill His Son? (Does God Hate?)
- Why Would A Loving God Send His Son To Die (Condensed Version With Summary Notes)
- The Gospel Challenge (30 Question Quiz) – Are You Ready To Defend Your Faith?
- Answers to Gospel Questions
- Dangers Of A Distorted Gospel (John MacArthur)
- Breaking Down The Gospel (New Series) & Plea To Christian Bloggers
- Reconciled (It Is Good) | Christian Poem
- Assurance of Salvation (Just Thinking, Darrel Harrison & Virgil Walker)
- Valentine’s Gift – Salvation Is Found In Christ
- Salvation Why Is It Important/Needed?
- If You Are Doing This One Thing, You MAY Not Be Saved (Allen Parr)
Bite-Sized
- Introducing New Series | Bite-Sized
- What Is Law of Attraction | Bite – Sized
- What is Sin? What are Sins Listed in the Bible? | Bite-Sized
- What Is Divination & the Occult? | Bite-Sized
- What is Communion | Bite—Sized
Short-Answer (Shorter Post summarizing a topic covered in post(s).)
- What Does A Genuine Prayer Life Look Like? | Short Answers
- How Can We Receive Peace & Self- Control? | Short Answers
- Making Goals For The New Year & Why You Don’t Want To Use Vision Boards
- What Is Not Blasphemy of the Holy Spirit? | Short Answers
- Relationship Over Religion? | Short-Answers
Christian Mysticism, New Age In The Church And/Or Seeker-Driven Practices:
- Why I Took Down My Dream Posts & Series | Recant
- What To Do When The Bible Isn’t “Speaking” Or “Connecting” To You
- Visionaries & Vision Boards: Warning To Christians
- Vision Boards: Are They Ever Ok? | Answering Critics
- What Is Law of Attraction | Bite – Sized
- Law Of Attraction Works & I’ll Never Use It Again (Nastasia Grace)
- Enneagram Hidden Truth (Marcia Montenegro)
- Should We Use Our Emotions As Truth? (Emotionalism, What Is It)
- Contemplative Prayer/Spirituality | What You Need To Know About That “Still, Small Voice”
- The Still Small Voice | Problems With People Speaking As “Jesus”
- Christian Mysticism | Are We Putting God In A Box?
- One Reason Why American Christians Are Struggling So Badly
- Listening Prayers & Their Dangers
- Exposing Contemplative Prayer, Listening Prayer, Christian Mysticism & More | Resources for You
False Teaching & False Teachers:
- Recommended Websites For False Teachers/Teaching
- Why Have I Been Writing Heavy Posts Lately? (Calling Out False Teachers/Teachings)
- False Teachers Are Like Abusers & My Own Recant Of “Hearing From God”
- How To Identify A False Teacher (Pastor/Mentor)
- 2 Biblical Ways To Critique A Christian Worship Song
- Misconceptions Of Judging Righteously| “Don’t Judge” Unintentional Hypocrisy
- If We Cannot Judge, Then Convos Are Made Void
- You Can Still Be Deceived, Even If All The Words Are True (Alisa Childers)
- Identifying False Teachers (Mike Winger)
- Concerns With The Series “The Chosen” (Not that everything in the series is wrong, but this post dives a lot into issues Christians should think about and shares a ton of resources Christians might find helpful)
- Be Careful Of Influencers Using Your Emotions To Manipulate You
- Why I Quit Elevation Church (Steven Furtick’s Church) by Melanie & Doreen Virtue
- I Didn’t Always Understand The Gospel Well | My Plea To Pastors
- When Discussing False Teachers, Be Ready to be called Insensitive
- One Reason Why American Christians Are Struggling So Badly
- Why Are You Still Listening to Bill Johnson? (Steven Kozar)
- ChristAlignment (Bethel) & Destiny Cards (Fighting 4 Faith)
- Bethel’s Grave Soaking | Bill Johnson Promotes Grave Soaking
- Physics of Heaven | Counterfeit Vs. Authentic: Can Christians Redeem New Age Practices (Melissa Dougherty)
- These Evangelical Books Should Have Never Been Written (Wretched)
- Bill Gothard, the New Age and Prosperity Gospel (Melissa Dougherty & Alisa Childers)
Gifts Of The Spirit:
- Faith | Spiritual Gifts & Debunking Word Of Faith Theology
- Little Update On Spiritual Gifts Series (My Views Have Since Changed)
- Tongues & Interpretation of Tongues (Updated: 2022)
- What Is The Gift Of Encouragement
- What Is The Gift Of Wisdom | Spiritual Gifts (Updated: 2020)
- Administration & Leading | Spiritual Gifts
- Discernment | Spiritual Gifts
- Knowledge & Teaching | Spiritual Gifts
- Helping Others, Serving, Giving | Spiritual Gifts
- Healing & Miracles
Easter/Nature of Christ/Crucifixion/Resurrection (Gospel related):
- How To Focus On The True Meaning Of Easter This Season
- My Mom Taught Me The Resurrection Using Cookies
- God’s Will | Jesus Vs. Peter (Our Struggle With Control)
- Reconciled (It Is Good) | Christian Poem
- The Price Of The Cross (Good Friday)
- Christ Perfect & Perfected (Updated: 2022)
- I Can’t Be A “Perfect” Christian – Explains the need for Christ’s perfection
- Wonderful Counselor | Christmas Study
- Mighty God | Christmas Study
- Everlasting Father | Christmas Study
- Prince of Peace | Christmas Study
- What Is The Connection Between The Wrath of God & A Cup?
- Covenant of Redemption | Understanding The Trinity (2022) – How does the Trinity, the Godhead, all 3 Persons, play a role in the Gospel? This answers the question if Christ prayed to Himself, among other similar questions we might have.
- What Did Jesus Do (R. C. Sproul)
- What is Communion | Bite—Sized
- Christ’s Connection to the Armor of God in the Old Testament
- Dual Nature of Christ the Messiah, the God-Man | Things to Think About
- Christ’s Double Nature Helps Us Understand the Trinity & the Cross
Halloween Or Topics Often Associated With Halloween (Video Recommendations):
- A Pastor Shares His Thoughts On Halloween (Mike Winger)
- Former Psychics Tell All & Warn Christians NOT To Have Psychic Readings (Doreen Virtue)
- The Time A Christian Visited A Psychic (Melissa Dougherty)
- Why Does The Bible Prohibit Talking To Spirits If They Don’t Exist? | Melissa Dougherty
- Can Christians Celebrate Halloween? | Alan (Polite Leader) & Allen Parr (The Beat)
- Law Of Attraction Works & I’ll Never Use It Again (Nastasia Grace)
- The Rise Of Millennial Witches (Allie Beth Stuckey)
- From Darkness to Light, One Woman’s Journey Out of the Occult (Alisa Childers, Jac Marino)
- Demonic Possession Doesn’t JUST Happen in Hollywood Movies (Allie Beth Stuckey)
- ET’S Are Demons | Christian UFO Abduction Research (Doreen Virtue)
- Saved From Catholic Mysticism & The Occult (Tulips & Honey, Gina Cook, Tami Dykes)
- Angel Cards & New Age Practices Led Her Into Witchcraft & Satanism (Doreen Virtue, Carissa Lynne Kershaw)
- Answering The Claims to WitchTok (Cultish & Marcia Montenegro)
Thanksgiving:
- “Not Being Thankful” & Going Straight To Christmas | Don’t Let This Divide You
- 5 Scriptures To Meditate On This Month | Thanksgiving
Christmas:
- Where Are Our Eyes This Christmas?
- Because I Was Unworthy (Merry Christmas)
- Merry Christmas!!! | Stay Focused On Christ Each Day
- Ways To Incorporate Christ In Christmas Activities
- Let’s Discuss Santa & St. Nick As Christians & Issues We Face
- My Thoughts On Santa As An Adult Christian
- Three Gifts Of The Wise Men & Significance To Christ’s Crucifixion
- “Not Being Thankful” & Going Straight To Christmas | Don’t Let This Divide You
- Wonderful Counselor | Christmas Study
- Mighty God | Christmas Study
- Everlasting Father
- Prince of Peace
- Stop Twisting Jeremiah 10 Because It’s Not About Christmas Trees | Mike Winger
- 5 Alternative Facts About Christmas You’ve Always Believed That Aren’t True | Alisa Childers
- What Are The Origins Of Christmas? Is It Pagan? Talking With Historian, Bill Federer | Melissa Dougherty
- The Theology of Christmas (John MacArthur)
- Mystery of Christmas (John MacArthur)
- Christ: The Mystery of God
- Christ: The Hope of Glory
Christian Women/Single Life/Married:
- You Can Use Time In A Way Others Cannot | Single Christian Girl
- Dear Single Christian Girl, You’re Already Someone’s Bride
- False Expectations, Drawing Close To Christ | Single Christian Girl
- Deception, Lies, Pressure | Single Christian Girl
- My New Blog Launches Today: UnAshamed Christian Housewife
- Clarity & Discussion With A Christian Romance Novelist
- Behind False Confidence: Bondage of Makeup & Fashion
My Story & Journey as a Christian & Blogger:
- I Am So Sorry! | Why I Am Privating A Lot Of Old Posts
- Thank You All For The Encouragement & Prayers (I Want To Clarify Why I Publicly Recanted)
- Why I Took Down My Dream Posts & Series | Recant
- Enduring Temptation, Giving Up What We Hold Onto | My Story Of Sexual Sin
- I Thought I Blasphemed The Holy Spirit | Obsessive & Intrusive Thoughts
- Obsessive & Intrusive Thoughts | The Medicine Not Talked About
- The Beginning of Inside Cup | My Blog Journey
- 2,500 + Followers | Milestone
- Why I Have Stopped Talking About My Book Series (For Now)
- My Testimony | Legalism, Christian Mysticism, & Seeing My Husband Come To Christ (2021)
- I Didn’t Always Understand The Gospel Well | My Plea To Pastors
- It Is So Relieving To Give Up The Way I Used To Seek God
- A Broken Plant Made Me Weep (Realizing God’s Grace)
- It Was So Much Better Than I Expected | Creation Museum & Ark Encounter
- Little Clarification for Today’s Post on 5 Fold Ministry
- Why I Stopped Talking About Church
Christian Poems I’ve Written
- Because I Was Unworthy (Merry Christmas) (2020)
- Cotton Candy Life | Christian Poem (2021)
- Reconciled (It Is Good) | Christian Poem (2021)
- Broken Hold (Christian Poem) (2021)
- Ink Of Christian Pen | Poem (2021)
- The Sinful Donut (Christian Poem) (2020)
- Unheard Cries (Christian Poem) (2020)
- Good Intentions… (2020)
- Battle Of Spirit & Flesh (Groans & Grunts)| Christian Poem (2020)
- An Old Foe Appears (Christian Poem) (2020)
- My Journey With Christ | Christian Poem (2020)
- The Price Of The Cross (Good Friday) (2021)
- Fall From My Eyes (Christian Poem) (2022)
- The Hand That Chisels (2021)
- Beautiful Cage (UnAshamed) (2021)
- I Thought I Caused The Ripples (2020)
- Cry Out For Jesus In This Weary World (2020)
- Ask God To Break Down Walls (2020)
- When You Feel Invisible (2019)
- The Ground Bled (2018)
- Why They Sing (2018)
- A Plant In The Window | Midweek Inspiration (2018)
- Another Sleepless Night (2020)
- Don’t Let My Death Be The Reason (2020)
- Misunderstood (Mental Illness) (2018)
- What Is It Gonna Take? (Christian Song) (2022)
- Cut Me From My Roots (2022)
- The Door of Darkness (Christian Poem) (2022)
- When We Fixate on Suffering (2022)
- My Soul is Like My Nasty Fridge (2022)
- I Am My Own Destruction (2023)
- Oppressed (My Body No Choice) (2023)
- You Are I AM (2023)
- Battle Inside (2023)
Last Updated: May 1st, 2023