Personal Growth and Development

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Pursuing Peace
I am a person that usually enjoys pursuing peace with everyone. But I typically pursue peace using my voice. Never in my life did I think I would be out of words. I am a professional communicator; I work for a local radio station. My mom says I talked before I could walk. My husband…
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A Child of Divorce Finds Healing in 8 Powerful Ways
Children of divorce experience challenges that are far-reaching but seldom recognized or discussed in society, or churches. It is a unique and personal condition that gets lost in the shadows amidst the greater stresses and priorities of broken families. As a child of divorce, I am convinced that God wants us to embrace the topic…
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Coming to Terms with Turning 50…Turning toward Others
As I was coming to terms with turning 50, my thoughts wandered back to a long-ago conversation: It was daybreak on a February morning in 1989. The weather was minus 10-degrees, and the wind was blowing as I was walking over the Mississippi River bridge. I was with one of my roommates headed to a…
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How to Calm Down when Stressed: 4 Tips to Help You Find Peace
How to Calm Down when Stressed: 4 Tips to Help You Find Peace
My teenagers love the phrase ‘calm down’ except when it is applied to them, of course! Actually, I haven’t met anyone who likes to be told to calm down. The overused sentiment is usually expressed as a minor outburst or dramatic reaction, but in reality, learning how to calm down when stressed is helpful when we…
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Coping with Fear and Anxiety during a Crisis
There are many of us trying to deal with the frightening situation of the Coronavirus, and coping with fear and anxiety.   Whether you’re a health-care worker going to work, or an older person who just wants to go to the grocery, it is likely that you’ve experienced anxiety during this pandemic.   Coping with…
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What Does the Bible say About Generosity? 5 Powerful Bible Verses
In order to become generous we need to experience gratitude and appreciation.
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Choosing Faith over Fear & 3 Types of Fear that Hold Us Back
Faith over fear does not mean our faith will eliminate the things we fear. It means we choose to walk by faith as we process our fear. When we take a leap of faith in life, we trust that God walks beside us regardless of the outcome. Faith over fear reminds me of a story…
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Are you Feeling Vulnerable? There is a Way to Find Courage
Feeling vulnerable is uncomfortable; at least for me. Recently I experienced a situation that made me evaluate how I come to terms with vulnerability and if courage is a position I am able to take. Are you feeling vulnerable? There is a way to find courage and trust God. What Does it Mean to Feel…
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How to Overcome Obstacles Through Faith
An obstacle is anything that gets in our way and is not usually expected or desired. Learning how to overcome obstacles begins very early in life. Babies learn how to crawl around furniture, toys, and people. As we grow, the opportunities to learn how to overcome obstacles increase in number and size. In adulthood, the…
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