Sing Write Read Blog

Christian Living Blog by Chris Long

Thought-provoking Christian writing for the complicated places of faith and life. Explore biblical reflections, personal stories, Christian thought, writing, music, testimony, and honest discussions about following Christ when the answers aren’t always simple.

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  • Christian Thought

Your Testimony Matters

Your Testimony Matters
Your testimony matters—even if your story isn’t dramatic. A life of steady faith, obedience, and trust in God can be just as powerful a witness as a story of radical transformation.
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  • Mission Trips

Our Family Mission Trip to Jamaica

The kids at the Caribbean Christian Centre for the Deaf
The last week of February, our family traveled to Jamaica to serve at the Caribbean Christian Centre for the Deaf. We are blessed to learn about the ministry and the beauty of the deaf community.
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  • Christian Thought

When Christians Let You Down – Lessons from 2 Timothy – Part 2

Church Hurt from II Timothy
When other Christians hurt or disappoint us, how should we respond? Paul’s words to Timothy point us back to God’s work, His sovereignty, and the faithful believers who remain.
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  • Christian Thought

When Christians Let You Down – a Lesson from 2nd Timothy – Part 1

Church Hurt from II Timothy
What happens when Christians disappoint or hurt us? Paul’s words to Timothy offer encouragement for keeping our faith centered on Christ when other believers let us down.
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  • Christian Thought

Did the World Steal Your Miracle?

Did the World Steal Your Miracle
The world doesn't operate on God's promises. By default, it is a liar and a thief.
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  • Christian Thought

Viewing Our Imperfections through Love

Discovering All That He Has for You - Pt 1
Nobody is perfect. Truly embracing that realization can change your life.
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  • Writing

Biblical Wisdom in Proverbs

The Chapter on Wisdom from Guided by Wisdom
What does Proverbs teach about wisdom? Explore biblical wisdom, justice, truth, and godly success in this chapter from Guided by Wisdom by Chris Long.
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  • Christian Thought

What We can Learn from 1 Samuel 13 and 14

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Duty and service are nothing without the proper alignment of the heart
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  • Writing

What is Guided by Wisdom?

Kid Reading Guided by Wisdom
What is Guided by Wisdom? Discover how Chris Long’s Christian book helps young people apply biblical wisdom to decisions, character, relationships, justice, and faith.
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  • Christian Thought

In Defense of Pastor Alistair Begg

Pastor Alistair Begg
A classic example of conservative Christian America forgetting about the role of the Holy Spirit.
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  • Mission Trips

Mayfield Tornado of December 2021

Giving the Billy Graham Bible to a Homeowner
A Christian Volunteer Experience in Mayfield, Kentucky After the December 2021 Tornado
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  • Christian Thought

Don’t Let Your Scars Define You

Girl with tattoos and smoking a cigarette
Our scars can drag us down or make us stronger, but what if we had something greater than our scars?
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  • Music

An Invitation to Ozzy Osbourne

From Sing Write Read to Ozzy Osbourne
Praying that this letter and the invitation it contains finds the ones who need it.
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  • Christian Thought

Abortion is not an Issue of Law

Abortion is not an Issue of Law
Abortion is not an issue of the law, it is an issue of moral and spiritual values.
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  • Christian Thought

Don’t Talk to Strangers

Don’t Talk to Strangers
Not really. Talk to strangers.
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  • Christian Thought

A Church Divided

Church sanctuary representing holiness and division in the church
When politics begins shaping the church instead of Scripture, you end up with Pharisees and false prophets. This is a reflection on truth, love, false teaching, pride, and keeping Christ above partisan loyalties.
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