Unearth Everlasting Hope and Life Amid the Ruins
Who doesn’t love, or admire, beautifully manicured lawns and lush landscaping, bursting with vibrantly colored fauna? Have you ever stopped […]
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How You Walk through Life Witnesses to Others
Actions speak louder than words. Don’t they? The same can be said for how one witnesses to others about their […]
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A Great Disconnect Between Expectations and Answers
The Messiah. The Savior for a broken world. The sacrificial Lamb. The Lion of Judah. A baby. Jesus. What happens […]
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Bountifully Grateful Through All of Life’s Colorful Seasons
Just like autumn’s vibrant quilt of colorful leaves blanketing trees in varying hues, things change. People change. Quite simply, change […]
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How Can God Love and Forgive a Sinner Like Me?
What must I do, so others love me? How should I change myself, so I can belong? In His divine […]
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How to Discern Ways God Speaks
Declaring God speaks to you will invoke a plethora of reactions from others. Some may look at you in awe […]
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A Valuable Life Lesson from a Hummingbird
For some people, the mere thought of doing anything outside of their comfort zone invokes strong or, perhaps, debilitating feelings […]
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Unattainable Standards or Living for An Audience of One?
People might notice me if I looked more like them. Boy, they always have the nicest things! How could they […]
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Discard All Doubt and Find Reassurance in God’s Perspective
A loved one dies. Test results reveal a life-threatening diagnosis. Once-secure employment dissolves. These are just some of the countless […]
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Living Life to the Fullest
Is the glass half empty or half full? Regardless of your answer, something of substance exists in the glass. Now, […]
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Embracing How to Become a Powerful Change Agent
Returning home from a recent road trip, I set my radio to the K-LOVE station and heard a rather thought-provoking […]
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God’s Blessings and Beautiful Beginnings
Everything we have and everything we are comes from God, the Creator of all things. As such, The Father’s children, […]
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How to Know God is Real When You Cannot See Him
Is God real because I cannot see Him? How am I supposed to talk to someone I cannot see? I […]
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The Many Roles of a Mother’s Love
Although actual dates differ, many countries around the world now celebrate Mother’s Day. Just as diverse as the countries is […]
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The “Son” Shines Despite Storms in Life
Life abounds with unpredictability, just like the weather. Can you remember a time when the forecast called for sunny skies, […]
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Uncover Hidden Blessings Found Amid Rest
Have you ever felt weighed down by your to-do list? What about feeling like a failure for not completing everything […]
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How to Glorify God in the Mundane
Perhaps you are familiar with the old adage, which says, “Be happy with what you have instead of wishing for […]
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The Powerful Impact of the Words We Wield
Words. A child’s first. A loved one’s last. Everything in between. All words, uttered for a multitude of reasons, carry […]
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Make the World Better with God-Given Talents
Faced with seemingly insurmountable problems and difficulties, people often minimalize their ability to influence their circumstances. A common question is, […]
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The Many Faces of Love
As part of contemporary societal norms, people freely use, or, perhaps, overuse, the term love for a multitude of things. […]
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Love Grows Blessings in the Midst of Heartbreak
Imagine waking up to the sound of air-raid sirens and explosions, quickly followed by the smell of smoke. Although this […]
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Know the Battle is the Lord’s
With access to a continuous stream of news, humanity hangs on bated breath, as it watches the attack underway against […]
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Experience Genuine Gratefulness in All Circumstances
Have you ever experienced disappointment? Well, of course you have! Encountering occasional setbacks, or obstacles, is part of the human […]
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When God’s Heavenly Helpers Give the Gift of Life
Giving the gift of life often refers to organ donation. Despite the donor’s selfless gift, a successful transplant depends upon […]
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Immeasurable Power Borne out of the Holy Spirit’s Nudging
Every person should feel they matter and are loved. Indeed, they should! As God’s beloved children, each of us plays […]
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A New You Resolution
Resolutions. A new year. In today’s world, it is hard to imagine one without the other. After all, ringing in […]
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Should You Follow Your Instinct or G.U.T. (God’s Unparalleled Timing)?
By chance, have you experienced unseasonably warm temperatures this year? Boy, my family sure has! In fact, today I noticed […]
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Reassuring Peace Found in The Father’s Hand
Remember running to a parent, or other caring adult, hoping to find reassurance and comfort when you were a child? […]
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How a Life of Faith Adorns a Christmas Tree
By chance, do you remember Ms. Frizzle and The Magic School Bus series, created by Joanna Cole and Bruce Degen […]
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Colorful Lessons Hidden Amongst the Leaves
Thoughts of Autumn bring visions of trees adorned with Nature’s quilts of brightly-colored leaves, ranging in a variety of different […]
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The Grandeur Found in Giving the Gift of Gratitude
From as early as I can remember, my parents taught me to say “Thank you!” when people gave me gifts […]
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Seeing Potential in the Worn Down and Broken
Who does not enjoy a good, old-fashioned DIY project (on television, of course)? When channel surfing, I find myself getting […]
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Energize Your Soul with “The One” True Power Source
“Weebles wobble, but they don’t fall down.” This slogan was used by my all-time favorite toys, any vintage set of […]
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When Unexpected Events Lead to Beautiful Blessings and Beginnings
My husband treasures the fond memories he has of reading books as a child which allowed him to choose his […]
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When God Answers Your Prayers in Unexpected Ways
Have you ever wanted something so badly (almost desperately, in fact) and prayed fervently for it; however, when push came […]
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Unconditional Surrender
Have you ever found yourself overwhelmed and bogged down by problems and stressors in your life, all of which may […]
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The Powerful Life Force Behind Second Chances
Have you ever said to yourself, “If given the chance, I would do things differently?” I believe most people have […]
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Positively Priceless: Realizing Your Worth to The Creator
Have you ever felt marginalized, or minimized? Perhaps society has made you feel as if you are less important than […]
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Reflect Life-Affirming Christian Witness in the World
Sweltering summer days abound with sunshine, colorful foliage, the aroma of grilling, and a plethora of insects, including dragonflies. Have […]
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Become a Faith-Filled Superhero the World Needs
People cannot help but feel energized by superheroes. After all, theaters teem with moviegoers looking for an exhilarating escape from the pressures and stresses of everyday life. Following what often seems like over-the-top pyrotechnics and harrowing chase scenes, everything-will-be-alright feelings begin to emerge. Why? Well, people typically experience a rush of satisfaction when the “good guy (or gal)” prevails in the end. Right?! Just like happy endings manufactured on a movie set, real-life outcomes can feel just as rewarding. All it takes is for each person to make the choice and become a faith-filled superhero the world needs.
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Who Better to Run Your “Faith Race” Than You!
Powerful, faith-filled individuals did not begin that way. They chose to harness and develop their faith by running their own “faith race” not someone else’s. Therefore, who better to run your “faith race” than you!
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“Spiritual” Pruning Produces an Enriched Soul and Flourishing Life
Just like a garden, flower bed, or yard (the kind a golf course would admire), our lives and souls need tending and pruning, too. In fact, regular “spiritual” pruning produces an enriched soul and, ultimately, a flourishing life.
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“Spiritual” Gymnasts Soar by Taking Leaps of Faith and Following God
While most of us will never become gymnasts in the Olympics, each of us can become a “spiritual” gymnast. How? Simply take a leap of faith and follow God wherever He calls you. As a “spiritual” gymnast, you will soar and stick the landing!
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Embrace the Unexpected Blessings Found in God’s Discipline
God realizes we make mistakes and sin, but He remains lovingly by our side, providing discipline to correct and guide us on our journey to eternal life.
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Make God Your G.P.S. (Great Personal Savior) on Life’s Journey
God wants to guide you throughout your life, so make Him your G.P.S. (Great Personal Savior). He will not steer you wrong because His directions are perfect!
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Seek God Daily with Love and Dogged Persistence
How do you seek God? This is an important question each of us must ask ourselves on any given day and at any given moment. Your answer to this question could not be any more relevant than it is this very minute because how you respond determines the trajectory of your own unique faith journey with your Heavenly Father. Therefore, seek God daily with love and dogged persistence.
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Proceed with Caution: The Pitfall of Temptation Minefields Abounds
As a child of God, proceed with caution in daily life because the common pitfall of temptation minefields abounds. It often comes undetected and always attempts to distract and divert the use of God-given resources.
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Exercising Your Gratitude “Muscles” Even in Dark Times
Gratitude is possible (and even essential) in all situations and circumstances, but it requires discipline in exercising your gratitude “muscles” even in dark times.
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Watching out for the Hidden Dangers of Misperception
Perception is reality, or is it? Words and actions, operating in tandem, bear powerful witness to the state of one’s heart and soul. What do others see in you? What should they see? What happens when a chasm exists between someone’s perception and reality? The hidden dangers of misperception rise to the surface.
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Appreciation for Diversity Discovered in a Most Unique Way
Appreciating, and cherishing, diversity can act as a catalyst for positive, lasting change. How? Inspiration can be found in the most unique ways!
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“Fireworks” of Faith Illuminate Life for Others
Globally, fireworks serve as outward representations of joyful celebrations. Ringing in a new year. Winning a sporting event. Acknowledging a […]
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When the Holy Spirit Chooses to Witness Through You
On some level, every human being wants to know they matter and make a difference in the world. As one […]
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