Scripture to Overcome Family Tension: Isaiah 26:3 (NKJV)
You will keep him in perfect peace, Whose mind is stayed on You, Because he trusts in You. Isaiah 26:3 (NKJV) We spend a lot of time with our family. From hectic mornings getting ready for work or school to chaotic family vacations that leave us with the wrong kind of memories, families are often in situations that can cause…
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Failed Plans? Lean into God’s Word for Comfort
This was my day, and I was all smiles It took a holiday to do it, but our family was finally all together again. As I welcomed them all into the house, I anticipated the low hum of great adult conversation as children giggled and played quietly in the background. But only minutes after they arrived, the reality slowly, but…
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4 Proverbs for a Disappointing Day
Being an idealist at heart, I often start my days with the highest of expectations. Morning Expectations Expectation: Wake up with the dawn. Exert maximum energy from the moment my eyes open. Go for a run. Shower. Fry myself an egg and make some coffee at home to save money. Effortlessly find the perfect outfit for the day’s demands. Listen…
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Feeling Overwhelmed by Big Changes? Find Comfort in God’s Word
When I moved to England in 2014, the first few days felt like I was living in an alternate reality. The unfamiliar sights and sounds made something as simple as walking to the grocery store feel like a life-defining moment. England’s air smelled older and wetter than America’s. Its golden coins looked like pirate booty. And its cashiers called me…
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Unsure of Life’s Next Steps? Rely on God’s Word for Strength
Are you a Wazer? You know, the app that gives drivers directions to make sure they’re on the quickest route? When I’m driving, the Waze voice helps me know I’m headed in the right direction. It also controls my anxious and uneasy wanderings. Even in unfamiliar places, I trust my Waze app to get me where I want to go…
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Feeling Loss This Christmas? These Bible Verses Offer Peace
This is my first Christmas without my grandfather, who passed away earlier this year. He never allowed me to call him "grandfather" or "grandpa" - he was only to be "pop-pop." Christmas was my pop-pop’s favorite time of year. At 96 years old, he felt the joy of Christmas like a kid. Play that Christmas movie again, he'd tell me. He…
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Prayers of Comfort for the Christmas Blues
Some days are better than others. On good days, you feel hopeful–festive, even–about the holiday season. The sight of a Christmas tree’s twinkling lights brings a smile to your lips. A Christmas jingle plays in the grocery store as you run some errands, and you find yourself humming along. But then, out of nowhere and without warning, seeing your neighbor’s…
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