Mary Rooney Armand

Are you wondering, how the Bible can change your life? How the word of God can completely transform you? When I was in grade school, I was part of a team that would memorize Bible verses for a competition. I would sit on my porch, eat Lemonhead candy, and practice Bible flash cards. I hate …

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The saying ‘a good friend is hard to find’ doesn’t seem true when we are surrounded by good friends. But during seasons of life where our friendships feel hollow or nonexistent, the saying feels especially painful and true. I had to grow and change to become the kind of person that could find and keep …

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Finding your purpose in God leads to a better altogether life. When we relinquish control and trust God with our lives, our journey is more inspiring, peaceful, and fulfilling. But for me, it took time and several wrong turns. Finding purpose took me on many paths with some success but a lot of dead ends …

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The nurse at the hospital handed me my newborn son and said goodbye and good luck! What the most important job in my life and there are no instructions! Like most new parents, I was terrified we would mess something up…like his life. So I began seeking wisdom by joining groups, reading books on many …

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Most mornings I exercise on a path near my home and practice how to persevere when you feel like giving up. Occasionally, as I head out the door, a neighbor waves and says, “headed for a run, good for you!” It feels good to think other people see me as a runner. I think runners …

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Godly contentment brings a deep sense of satisfaction that affects every area of life. For a long time, contentment eluded me and I sought satisfaction along paths that led to dead ends. After placing my faith in Christ, a shifting began in my spirit. I found myself developing internal confidence, because of my trust in …

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Recovering from the loss of a friendship is difficult and painful. When a friend holds a special place in our lives and we share secrets, hopes, and dreams, a loss affects every part of us spiritually, physically, and emotionally. In my experience, I have found there is no shortcut to healing from the loss of …

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Teaching kids how to develop strong character is not an easy task for parents. Although most of us would love to be described as a person of strong character, modeling, and teaching character to our kids is a difficult job. Strong character is so important to our family, that we have intentionally focused on how …

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When I was a little girl, my family attended church regularly and I loved it!  I felt God near me, learned the Bible, and was embraced by our community of faith. I participated in children’s programs, went to kids camps, and was involved in Youth for Christ. I felt loved and secure in my identity …

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Friendships are extremely valuable in life, and it is helpful to recognize the 3 types of friendships we experience.  When we understand the old adage, 3 types of friendships–reason, season, and lifetime–it explains why we meet friends, how we keep friends but also why we lose friends through change or conflict. As I journey through …

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