To Be Glued: Clinging to God in All of Life’s Circumstances
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To Be Glued: Clinging to God in All of Life’s Circumstances

It has been a particularly long and difficult week. Not only was it my daughter’s birthday, so party plans officially took over my life, but I also managed to injure my right arm on the morning of the party. Taking care of two toddlers with only one strong arm has been a challenge, to say the…

Embrace the Uncomfortable: Stepping Out of Our Comfort Zones to Grow in Our Faith
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Embrace the Uncomfortable: Stepping Out of Our Comfort Zones to Grow in Our Faith

Stepping out of your comfort zone can be frightening. Nobody enjoys being uncomfortable. In fact, most of us despise it, and we will do anything to avoid it. The truth is, however, that our comfort zone can actually be the most dangerous place to be. Why you ask? Because when we are too comfortable, there…

Wasted Years: A Lesson in How God Lets Nothing Go to Waste
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Wasted Years: A Lesson in How God Lets Nothing Go to Waste

What comes to mind when you think of Moses? Maybe the phrase “let my people go” comes to mind. Or perhaps you recall how he parted the Red Sea so that the Israelites could cross over to safety. We remember the great moments of his life, but what about the not-so-great moments? Moses wasn’t always…

Christians and Alcohol: A Realistic Look at What the Bible Has to Say
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Christians and Alcohol: A Realistic Look at What the Bible Has to Say

Growing up in the church, I have heard many differing opinions on the topic of alcohol. Some argue that the Bible condemns drinking alcohol of any kind. I even had a professor in college who argued that Jesus turned water into grape juice, not wine. Most would agree that the Bible condemns drunkenness, but many…

Differing Beliefs: 3 Ways to Handle Divisions in the Body of Christ
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Differing Beliefs: 3 Ways to Handle Divisions in the Body of Christ

With so many denominations in the Christian church, how are we supposed to come together as the Body of Christ with so many differing beliefs? For those of you who don’t know this about me, I love to do research and analyze my findings. Those who are close to me know this “flaw” of mine…

Overworked and Exhausted: 5 Tips to Avoid Burnout
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Overworked and Exhausted: 5 Tips to Avoid Burnout

Does the Bible give us any tips to avoid burnout? My alarm went off at 4:40 this morning. The last thing I wanted to do was get up and go for a run. Don’t get me wrong. I love to run, and I am actually enjoying training for my first half marathon. But if I’m being…