Living and Giving with a Heavenly Mindset: Colossians 3:2
Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth. Colossians 3:2 NKJV In Colossians 3, the apostle Paul continues to urge the Christians in Colossae to live in the fullness of their union with Christ (Colossians 2:6–7). Because we have been raised to life in Jesus, we are now eternally connected to him. Our focus has shifted…
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For those caught in the darkness of depression, feelings of hopelessness and despair often overtake feelings of joy and fulfillment. Positive thoughts often yield to negative opinions. And the joy of company—of spending meaningful time with friends and family—often washes away, leaving the victim feeling alone and discouraged. Though no two experiences with depression look the same, these uncommon and…
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Prayers for Hurting Families
The home often symbolizes a place of comfort, warmth and solitude. Yet so often, families carry burdens that feel insurmountable, from separation and divorce to constant conflict and unmet expectations. What we envision as a place of safety and security often feels like a place of hurt and hostility. Without question, a day in the life of any family raises…
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Is it wrong to feel lonely when I have God?
My life is strange. According to the Myers-Briggs test (and anyone who has met me), I am a raging extrovert. Yet I work from home and am a single parent. For someone whose natural high comes from being around people, I interact with very few during the week. In years past, especially when my children were very small, the loneliness…
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6 Prayers to Support Your Wife
Weddings evoke emotion. While watching friends, family members and acquaintances “tie the knot,” I often find myself captivated by the joy, passion and childish excitement they share with their spouse. Less than a year ago, I had the opportunity to share these same emotions with my bride--crying as we exchanged vows, laughing as we told stories and smiling wide as…
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4 Psalms for When a Loved One is Sick
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5 Prayers to Protect Your Child
My 9-year-old son is an old soul. He spends birthday money on office supplies. He gets excited about e-books. He recently received his own business cards as a gift, and it was like Christmas all over again. But despite his maturity, he’s growing up in a generation that is deeply entrenched in technology and instant gratification. The images he sees…
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