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How to Humble Yourself Before God: 4 Beautiful Ways
By Arrica Hess |
If you are wondering how to humble yourself before God, read Arrica’s story filled with Bible verses about the amazing benefits of a humble heart. A few months ago, our pastor said something on Sunday morning that convicted my heart. He said, “You should be reading the Bible to learn about God and not to…
Read More What God Says about You? 3 Amazing Truths
By Rachael Adams |
Do you wonder what God says about you? This post highlights three amazing truths about what God says about you. Nearly a decade ago, my husband wrote Ephesians 2:10 on a white 3×5 index card. Our two children were toddlers at the time and we had gone to the community pool to enjoy the dog…
Read More What Does the Bible Say About Gossip? 9 Inspiring Verses to Handle Gossip Biblically
By Mary Rooney Armand |
Studying ‘what does the Bible say about gossip’, helps us be intentional with what we say or don’t say, navigate relationships, and grow spiritually. The Bible is full of verses about our speech and gossip. Since I am a talker the topic of gossip from a Biblical perspective has required a lot of attention! What…
Read More 5 Uncommon Conversations with God to Build Connection and Intimacy
By Jen Weaver |
I’ve never been set up on a date, but I have met up with new friends—or potential new friends—for a cup of coffee. You find one another through some mutual connection, a chance meeting, or even commenting on social media content. The conversation flows easily enough, so you meet up at a local spot, each…
Read More The Story of Mary Magdalene: 4 Inspiring Lessons
By Mary Rooney Armand |
The story of Mary Magdalene is mentioned in all four of the New Testament gospels. This fact alone makes Mary Magdalene quite extraordinary. Watching the series, The Chosen, as part of a special program for my church, I was captivated by the story of Mary Magdalene. In the first episode, you are brought into the…
Read More 5 Exciting Ways Seeing Others Through God’s Eyes Changes Your Relationships
By Becky Beresford |
I’ve never liked the age-old saying “sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.” It’s catchy to say, but that doesn’t mean it’s true. In fact, throughout the course of my relational history, I would dare say this saying is missing an opportunity when rifts occur between two imperfect people.…
Read More How to Cope with Change: 6 Inspiring Strategies and Powerful Bible Verses About Change
By Mary Rooney Armand |
“Coping” is effectively handling difficulties and disruptions in your life to reduce unpleasant emotions. Strategies to cope with change are beneficial, but most of us aren’t particularly enthusiastic about learning how to cope with change. Some people appreciate and even embrace change, so how to cope with change is more comfortable, but most of us…
Read More 4 Strategies for Making Spiritual Resolutions to Refresh Your Faith in the New Year
By Mary Rooney Armand |
Since childhood, I’ve attempted New Year’s resolutions, not spiritual resolutions just self-improvement promises to myself. Resolutions are great, but unfortunately, I don’t think most of my resolutions survived through January. Some of my New Year’s resolutions included: stop biting my nails, stop chewing gum, don’t hang out with certain people, find good friends, read more,…
Read More How to Deal with Loneliness to Find Peace and Belonging with God
By Mary Rooney Armand |
Loneliness is feeling empty, alone, and just sad. Not physically alone which at times is healthy, vital, and invigorating but a deep sense of feeling unwanted, forgotten, and invisible. Learning how to deal with loneliness reminds me of riding a Ferris Wheel. One moment you are enjoying the view and suddenly the ride stops and…
Read More What is True Worship? 5 Inspiring Elements of Worshipping God
By Mary Rooney Armand |
As a child attending church, our pastor would occasionally invite a group of us to sing on stage. I loved being selected and clearly remember singing, “I’ll fly away, oh glory” with my three friends while sensing the presence of God. In my mind, our performance was spectacular even though none of us were accomplished…
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