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I never appreciated the psalms until a time of deep pain, when I realized they were exactly what God wanted me to read. Here’s how they helped me reign in my tumultuous emotions, focus my attention, and a few other things that helped me immensely.
Read MoreWatching my two kitties’ different approaches to food raises the question: am I living my life from a perspective of scarcity or abundance? Am I cultivating a generous heart, whatever that means? If not, how can I live better? And this is the question I turn over to you, my friends.
Read MoreWhat this formerly always-busy, always-talkative soul learned about embracing the quiet and growing in faith and confidence.
Read MoreWhether it’s caring for our physical bodies, or our emotional or spiritual selves, understanding the importance of self-care and being intentional about self-discipline are critical. Here are 19 thoughts on self-care and self-discipline.
Read MoreThat’s what we learn deep down when we walk through something that is beyond what we believe to be our capabilities: we’re not alone. We must give from our core, give until we’re empty. For God equips us, God provides, and God gives us the strength to do what can seem impossible. We can empty our cup knowing we don’t have to be afraid, for God fills it right back up to the brim once more.
Read MoreBecause of Jesus, nothing stands between us and God. His sacrifice quite literally tore the barrier between us. We can talk to God just like we talk to a friend on the phone, only better.
Read MoreOn shining the light even on dark days by wearing the “clothes” of Christ—compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.
Read MoreHer first sincere prayer raised the dead. Subsequent prayers have produced less dramatic results. Here, Lori Hatcher guest-blogs on “Raising Lazarus (and Wormi),” about impossible prayers.
Read MoreWhile hard work is good, thoughtless stress and overwhelm are not part of God’s plan for us. In Christ, we have relief from burnout and exhaustion, from that pervading sense of chaos and disarray.
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