“It is what it is.” The phrase has been floating around for years. It came to my attention as friends of mine from different circles and walks of life spoke the words. I noticed the phrase on television and the radio. Then I saw it on decorative signs in a couple of stores. So I …
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For the Heart that Needs Mending
I know, your heart is bleeding raw right now and trying to breathe feels more like drowning and you wonder, if there is a way to move on anymore. You wake up in the middle of the night and pray for the morning to come, only to find out that it does not hurt any …
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Take the Next Step: The Time is Now
It is time to take the next step. Looking back, that is what it has felt like all along – step after step after step. Every step was a big step. Saying the words, calling the counselor, showing up for the appointment, signing up for group therapy and conferences, standing up and sharing my testimony: …
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Eight Benefits Christians Can Experience Right Now!
Benefits Right Here. Right Now. Ever feel like you have to wait until you get to heaven before you can have all the benefits of being a child of God? Yes, Heaven is by all means an experience all Christ followers have to look forward to, but what are the benefits of having a relationship …
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Wrestling with Guilt and Shame
I had been wrestling for the last several days with this decision. Waffling back and forth like a ping pong ball in constant motion during a tournament. Yes, no. No, yes. “I need your help,” I told my hubby, a whine in my voice and frustration oozing from my pores. “About what?” he asked. Clearly …
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Do Intercessory Prayers Matter?
I ask not only on behalf of these, but also on behalf of those who will believe in me through their word, that they may all be one… John 17:20-21a NRSV Sometimes I have a hard time praying for people. It’s not that I lack faith or that I don’t believe in God’s ability to …
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