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What God Says about You? 3 Amazing Truths
What God Says about You? 3 Amazing Truths
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…
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What Does the Bible Say About Gossip? 9 Inspiring Verses to Handle Gossip Biblically
What Does the Bible Say About Gossip? 9 Inspiring Verses to Handle Gossip Biblically
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…
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5 Uncommon Conversations with God to Build Connection and Intimacy
5 Uncommon Conversations with God to Build Connection and Intimacy
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…
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The Story of Mary Magdalene: 4 Inspiring Lessons
The Story of Mary Magdalene: 4 Inspiring Lessons
The story of Mary Magdalene is mentioned in all four of the New Testament gospels. This fact alone makes Mary Magdalene quite extraordinary. I watched the series The Chosen as part of a special program for my church and was captivated by the story of Mary Magdalene. In the first episode, you are brought into the story…
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5 Exciting Ways Seeing Others Through God's Eyes Changes Your Relationships
5 Exciting Ways Seeing Others Through God’s Eyes Changes Your Relationships
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.…
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6 Inspiring Strategies on How to Cope with Change and 9 Powerful Bible Verses About Change
How to Cope with Change: 6 Inspiring Strategies and Bible Verses About Change
“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…
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4 Strategies for Making Spiritual Resolutions to Refresh Your Faith in the New Year
4 Strategies for Making Spiritual Resolutions to Refresh Your Faith in the New Year
Since childhood, I’ve attempted New Year’s resolutions, not spiritual resolutions, but self-improvement promises. Resolutions are great, but unfortunately, I don’t think most of my resolutions survive through January. Some of my New Year’s resolutions included stopping biting my nails, stopping chewing gum, not hanging out with certain people, finding good friends, reading more, losing weight, exercising, eating…
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How to Deal with Loneliness to Find Peace and Belonging with God
How to Deal with Loneliness to Find Peace and Belonging with God
Loneliness is feeling empty, alone, and sad. It is 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.…
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What is True Worship? 5 Inspiring Elements of Worshipping God
What is True Worship? 5 Inspiring Elements of Worshipping God
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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How to be Confident without Being Arrogant and 5 Components for the Confidence of God
How to be Confident without Being Arrogant: 5 Components for the Confidence of God
How to be confident without being arrogant? What’s the trick to being self-assured yet humble? How do we squash insecurities and yet not present ourselves as arrogant? Is there a scale that tips when our pride turns excessive, warning us to settle down? Is it even humanly possible to be confident and not overconfident simultaneously?…
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