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The Pillow that Keeps on Talking
Often, we try to control our circumstances because we want a favorable outcome. In reality, we find true joy when we let go of our efforts to control and instead seek to enjoy the gift of today.
Darla Stroup
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When the Ladder Rattles
Children are among God’s greatest gifts, but as any parent knows, they can usher us into moments and seasons of worry and overwhelm. What a grace to be gently led by our Shepherd, Jesus, who knows where we are.
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How Should I Respond When I Feel Like God Has Let Me Down?
📚Disappointment with God by Philip Yancey It was in the late 90’s when I first read Disappointment with God by Philip Yancey. I know, many people are now disappointed with Yancey, and rightly so. However, the truth in that book from 1988 is still truth today. I had a
Colossians
Finishing Well
As we near the end of something, be it a task, a job, or an assignment, it can be tempting to coast to the end of it. But finishing well requires us to be intentional about how we end something, even if it costs us, and Jesus gives us the perfect example of one who finished well.
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What You Think About Shapes Who You Become
It's easy to think on good things when life is going well and problems seem far away. But Paul's call to guard our thoughts is a critical battle plan, especially on the difficult days. When we take our thoughts captive, we experience the peace of God.
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When God Interrupts Your To-Do List
There's never a shortage of things to do, but living with discernment means being willing to let the Spirit redirect your focus from your list to what he is calling you to.
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Gratitude Is Caught More Than Taught
We all agree that gratitude matters, both in developing it in ourselves and in teaching it to our children, but gratitude is caught more than taught. So as Christ teaches us to express gratitude in all circumstances, may our children learn the same from us.