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What was the last new device you purchased? A new phone, new computer, or a new security device? It can be so frustrating having limited knowledge of this new gadget. But after reading through the in…
If you want to get a group of people talking, ask them to share about the worst job they’ve ever had. Everyone has a story about a boring job, a terrible boss, or rude coworker. A workplace is somewh…
In the Bible, when Peter asked Jesus how many times he needed to forgive someone, Jesus, beautifully replied, “Seventy times seven times”. In other words- we should forgive continuously.
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In a society focused on out busy-ing each other, the act of taking a Sabbath appears to be a lost art. However, much like an active recovery day allows your body to recover, observing a Sabbath doesn…
Do you enjoy the place you call home, your routine, your town, your surroundings, your job? Are you comfortable? Well, what if God told you to leave all of it behind? Would you move?
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What do you think is the most highlighted scripture in the Bible?
Well according to a recent study by Amazon, the most highlighted scripture is Philippians 4:6-7.
“Don’t be anxious about anything, bu…
Has compassion ever cost you something? Quite honestly, being the hands and feet of Jesus isn’t always neat and tidy. In fact, it may cost you more than you bargained for. But, Galatians chapter 6 en…
I think we can agree there are tons of distractions in our world today. Constant notifications on your phone, unread emails, Instagram reels sent by your spouse, the list goes on and on. It can be ch…
Who are you allowing yourself to hear from? Who are you allowing to influence your life?
God is our father, and He wants us to recognize His voice at all times. My sheep know my voice and a stranger’…
The stages of grief don’t happen in a box and the healing process takes time.
2nd Corinthians 1:3-4 says,
“Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the G…
All of us, at some point, can find ourselves in a dark place. Whether it’s due to trouble in a relationship, work, school. Maybe we can’t even pinpoint the cause of this overwhelming sadness. In this…
The ability to bounce back after trauma is what psychologists call “post-traumatic growth.” This is a positive transformation that can occur when people go through serious stress, like as a chronic i…
If, like me, you're a big planner it can be difficult when the direction your life is heading isn't where you thought it would go. Trust God, listen to His voice, and know that He has plans for you- …
Have you ever heard the phrase, “advanced gratitude”? It’s the ability to appreciate the difficult events in your life because of what you end up gaining from them as a result.
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Today, students are turning in essays and taking credit for something they didn’t create. Now imagine as they continue onto college, and then the workforce, only to be found out that they never took …
People with fewer social ties had significantly higher risks of dying from heart disease and cancer. Dr. Claire Young contends that social isolation is a source of chronic stress that puts us at risk…
Sometimes we just want to be left alone! But- If we shut ourselves off from the world, we can’t be much of a light to people in desperate need of hope. So, of course, these notions are incompatible w…
Romans, chapter 6 says,
Therefore we have been buried with him by baptism into death, so that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, so we too might walk in newness of l…
After Jesus ascended, He didn’t leave us as orphans, He has gifted us the Holy Spirit. If you put your trust and faith in Jesus Christ, you have a ride or die! The Holy Spirit is with you always. A f…
If you feel stuck in a rut- God is asking you to start dreaming again. Not for wealth or possessions but for the richness of a life only He can provide. Jeremiah 29:11 says,
“For I know the plans I h…