Category: Christianity
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The Uncomfortable Step to Healing You Likely Didn’t Consider
It was a series of uncomfortable steps in my healing after surgery, this reduction and eventual removal of the bandages protecting my wound.
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Is Your Brain Stuck on an Old Script? Here’s How to Embrace Change
As if on autopilot, I responded to the question the same way I did months ago, before I had training and knew better, so much better.
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I Failed, But You Can Save Money and Skip These 10 Troubles
When you have to bite the bullet and purchase a new cell phone, your attempt to save money may lead to troubles you hadn’t intended…
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5 Truths to Encourage You if You’re Feeling Like a Failure
If you feel like a failure though you’re giving it your all, these five spiritual truths will encourage your heart and direct your steps.
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The Self-Esteem Lesson I Learned From Wrapping a Gift Too Creatively
You’d think by the time you’re old enough to be a grandparent that you’d have this lesson engraved in your brain. Not so much. Why do we struggle?
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If Your Spouse Doesn’t Share Your Faith, What Do You Do?
Maybe you and your spouse shared the same faith when you married, but your pursuit of God now looks completely different. Here’s what to do.
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This Is Why We Should ‘Leave It Better Than We Found It’
When others either don’t care or understand how their behavior — leaving trash behind — impacts the environment and you…
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When It Seems That Nothing You Do Matters, Know This
Why do you do the things you do? Are you hoping for “likes” or applause or just some appreciation for your effort? Maybe this will encourage you.
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If You’re Wondering How God Could Use You, Maybe This Will Help
God can use simple — and beautiful — experiences to impart inspiration and life lessons. Today, I had that privilege. I hope it touches you, too.
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Experience or Witness Trauma? PTSD Could Happen to You, Too
My PTSD after Bill’s death made me fear what Satan would drop into my life to strangle me, to make me pay for my complete surrender to God.
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Even a Purple Pinky Toe Can Teach You a Life Lesson
My purple toe reminds me that we need all our body parts healthy and whole and working — and we need to follow God’s instructions first and foremost.
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A Book Review: I Love You, Mom
I love you, Mom, written by Blythe Daniel and Helen McIntosh and published by Tyndale House, is intended to be a gift from you to your mom.
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May I Put My Positive Spin on Christian Privilege?
I want to discuss a privilege I don’t consider political — because it is available to everyone who wants it. I want to help you want it so you can experience it too.
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My Cat Understands the Power and Blessing of Her Master’s Hand
Tori the Cat can seem quite selfish in her persistence to get attention, but this intense focus she has reminds me that I, too, should seek the hand of my Master.
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Correction = Love in God’s Math, but It’s Harder Than Algebra
I don’t handle criticism well. I aim to be perfect to avoid criticism. I aim, not attain it. Which God knows. And (oh, my wounded pride) so does my husband.