Can the Bible Help Me Make Decisions? 5 Verses That Offer Wisdom
Have you ever stopped to consider how many decisions you make in a day? For me, the day begins with a critical choice: do I hit the tempting “snooze” button on my alarm? Next, I decide how much time to spend on my morning devotions. Do I sit and refresh my heart with God’s Word, or do I rush through…
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4 Bible Verses For When You Want A Fresh Start
I don’t always make the right decisions. Sometimes, while scrambling to complete my daily tasks, I say “yes” to a commitment I can’t handle. Sometimes, while eating out with my friends, I order too much food—and spend more money than I want to spend. But when faced with bigger, scarier decisions, the right choice doesn’t always seem so obvious. Do…
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Can the Bible Help Suffering People?
Theory: The most Bible-engaged people in your church are those who have suffered the most.Have you found this true? If so, why is it true? Perhaps we are seeing the reality of the first Beatitude, “Blessed are the poor in spirit” (Matthew 5:3a NIV)—or, as the CEV translation puts it, “God blesses those people who depend only on him.” When…
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4 Bible Verses For When You Want More From Life
The grass is always greener on the other side, they say. If we reach for something different—something greater—we’ll somehow step into new, better life. Have you ever felt this way, wondering if you could somehow get more out of life? If you have, you’re not alone. In my own life, I frequently fall victim to this thought process. If I…
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6 Prayers For When You Feel Overwhelmed By Anxiety
You know the signs all too well. A pit forms in your stomach. You lose your ability to focus. And your mind begins to wander uncontrollably, fixating on your fears, worries and concerns. You feel overwhelmed by anxiety—and you can't seem to find a way out. Have you ever felt unsettled by anxious thoughts? Maybe, when you first notice the…
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When God Goes Silent
At the start of a busy day, a college student loads her backpack with books and papers—and of course her phone. She’s off to a full day of classes, but she also has a number of relationship issues stirring in the background. She’s hoping for a call from her mom, her boss needs to contact her about her hours for…
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5 Prayers For When You Worry About Tomorrow
You climb into bed. You reposition your pillow. And you stare anxiously toward the ceiling, revisiting the thoughts that have tormented you for weeks. As you think about tomorrow—and the next day—you ask yourself a discouraging question: how will I make ends meet? You feel stuck in a dead-end job and wonder if your career will ever get off the…
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