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The Story of Hagar: Becoming Who God Created You to Be
The story of Hagar in the Bible has been shared many times. Her rejection, wandering, and strength. Brooke Jevicks adds beautiful insight into the story of Hagar through a powerful lens, connecting her experiences to Hagar in the Bible. I wasn’t the chosen one. I had to survive. I learned how to smile while I…
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What is Ministry in the Bible: Discovering Your God Given Calling
Are you wondering how ministry in the Bible is lived out, or trying to understand your ministry or calling? Lora Avery shares her story and unravels ministry in the Bible and the important ingredient of love, to help you discover your ministry to God. The Hopeful Start Goodbye, 2025. Hello, 2026. This is going to…
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Managing Expectations: 4 Helpful Tips When Life Isn’t What You Expected
Expectations can be traps that keep us stuck in disappointment, resentment, blame-shifting, and anger. Managing expectations can set us free! When I was approaching my 20s, I had a clear picture of what my life would look like. It was simplistic, general, and full of expectations of what I imagined my world would be. Marriage…
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The Truth About Why We Obey God: It’s a Powerful Act of Love
Discussing obedience and why we obey God pushes against our will. Something inside of us gravitates toward independence and freedom. But obedience to God is required in a life following Christ. Obeying God shows we choose to align our lives with the word of God and the ways of Jesus. Choosing to obey God helps…
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When God Seems Silent: Finding Purpose in a Season of Waiting
When God seems silent, it is hard to wait for answers or directions. Heather Jeffrey shares how we find purpose in a season of waiting on God. No one likes waiting. We wait in lines. We wait for healing. We wait for doors to open. We wait for prayers to be answered. Waiting often feels…
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How to Know God Sees You: Finding Grace in the Shadow of Shame
If you struggle to believe that God sees you, Deborah Rutherford shares her story of how to know God sees you and find grace in the shadow of shame. We’ve all had those moments when we don’t feel like we belong—where the weight of a tangled past or the isolation of our current circumstances makes…
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