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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I wish I talked to God more like my 7-year-old nephew. When Max prays, he thanks God for the popsicle he ate that day. He prays for a sick bird he saw at the zoo. He asks forgiveness for accidentally crushing an ant with his foot on the sidewalk. Often, when Max prays, he asks God for impossible things. He…
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Want to Get Away from It All? Find Hope in God’s Word
The theatre lights turn on and the credits roll as the audience slowly trickles out in a daze, shoes crunching popcorn kernels along the way. But I’m still sitting in my theatre seat, unwilling to let reality set back in after watching such a happy ending. Because right then, in that moment, it feels like the princess always gets the…
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3 Verses to Ease the Pain of Feeling Overlooked
I once described to a friend that I was feeling like a filthy mop. I pictured myself being pushed across the floor, absorbing all the mess and the grime, working tirelessly while no one was looking. I explained feeling like everyone else was busy doing their glamorous jobs, living a life of ease and comfort, while I was covered in…
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Feeling Incompetent? Bible Verses Offer Assurance
The job was simple enough. I planned to take my infant daughter grocery shopping one Saturday afternoon while my wife was practicing organ for the Sunday service. I had the backpack set with diapers, toys, and Baby Bjorn, just in case. After I dropped my wife off at practice, my daughter and I set off for the grocery store just…
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What Does True Love Look Like?
Who do you love most? To be honest, the person I usually love most is myself. I want what’s best for me. I look out for me. My choices are often guided by self-interest. But, as Jesus taught us, real love looks different. Real love is in big moments, sure. It’s there at weddings, funerals, births, and anniversaries. But real…
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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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