Trusting God with Your Generosity: Matthew 6:3-4 (NKJV)
When you do a charitable deed, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, that your charitable deed may be in secret; and your Father who sees in secret will Himself reward you openly. Matthew 6:3-4 NKJV Amid a series of teachings that came to be known as the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus instructs…
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Find Peace in Prayer When You Worry About the Future
Just when I think I have my future planned out, things change. I find something new to worry about, I lose something I care deeply about or I develop a different perspective on something I was once so sure about. Whether conscious and calculated or spontaneous and daring, we’re all curious about what our futures hold. We’re all terrified of…
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Bible Verses to Help You Endure Periods of Waiting
One of my closest family friends—now in his mid-80s—loves to tell the story of how he taught his children patience. Over the summer, he would drive his family to the pool, unpack their belongings and set a 30-minute timer. For all 30 minutes, he would ask his children to sit quietly as they watched their neighbors swim, dive and play…
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Bible Verses to Get You Through a Chaotic Day
Some days, I feel like I’m on top of the world; I fly through my to-do list, go for a run after work and head to bed early, feeling as rested as ever. Other days don’t go quite this well. While being pulled in a dozen different directions, I try helplessly to stay afloat, counting down the hours until I…
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Prayers to Calm Your Constant Worry
When I first saw the Pixar hit “Inside Out,” I couldn’t help but notice how accurately and comically the film portrays our emotions. While following a young girl named Riley, “Inside Out” brings joy, sadness, fear and anger to life as animated characters. Each character has a unique personality. And each character plays a vital role in Riley’s everyday experiences. Yet…
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Find Comfort in the Bible When You Feel Like an Outsider
When I was 8 years old, my family moved from the beaches of New Hampshire to the suburbs of Philadelphia. Even today, I can remember the awkwardness of trying to fit in with my new neighbors and classmates. They laughed at the way I pronounced “aunt.” They snickered when I said “wicked.” And they made fun of my love for…
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Bible Verses to Help You Survive a Major Life Change
I recently stumbled upon a study that listed the most stressful situations people endure. Interestingly enough, four of the top five—death of a loved one, separation from a spouse, job loss and moving—require us to undergo a major life transition. This makes sense, doesn’t it? Whether we’re learning to live alone or packing our belongings for a cross-country move, change…
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