Prepare Your Heart for Worship with God’s Word
Lately, my Sunday mornings have looked a lot like a season finale of The Amazing Race. I run out of my house five minutes behind schedule, spill coffee on my shirt, and spend 30 seconds trying to make the stain disappear before running back inside to start from square one. On the drive to church, I hit every red light.…
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5 Bible Verses to Help You Live Confidently
When I was a kid, I used to be terrified of talking to new people. I would hide behind my mom, burying my face in her sweater, because I didn’t have the confidence to talk to a new person on my own. Now, I’m too old (and too tall!) to hide behind my mom. But sometimes I wish that I…
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Do Animals Go to Heaven?
After fifteen years of loyal companionship, a beloved pet gets sick. The vet can’t do anything but assure the animal of a painless death. For the pet owner, the loss is devastating. A “best friend” is gone. The pain is often compounded by people who just don’t understand. “Get another one!” they say cheerily, as if this unique relationship could…
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5 Prayers for your Children
Do you remember the first time they placed that baby in your arms? Can you recall the scent of her skin and the incomparable feeling of his tiny fingers around yours? Do you remember the dreams you had for her or the plans you had for him? Surely you remember how they grew…that first giggle, those first steps, first day…
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6 Bible Verses for When Life Isn’t Fair
Following one of his regular treasure hunts inside the sofa cushions, my 9-year-old recently ran up to me, holding his loot in the form of a crumpled dollar bill. As I responded to his excitement, I saw my 7-year-old’s face out of the corner of my eye. I knew what was coming next. “That’s not fair!” she exclaimed. I bent…
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4 Challenges in a Long Distance Relationship
God works in mysterious ways. We never know when He’s going to teach us a lesson, show us a sign when we need it most or bring people in our lives when we least expect it. When I least expected it, God brought Scott into my life and we’ve been dating ever since. Being in a relationship has brought joyful…
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5 Psalms for When You Start the New Year Feeling Sad
For many people, the holidays can be hard. But sometimes it’s even harder when the season is over. Maybe you feel a sense of disappointment as you take down the lights on the Christmas tree or say goodbye to loved ones who live far away. Perhaps Christmas is difficult because it reminds you of hard times or the loss of…
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