By Margaret Kemp I am a “stuffer.” When I clean the house, I tend to stuff things in drawers and closets. Out of sight, out of mind. But stuff accumulates. Recently, I decided to clean out the file drawer in my desk. I had only a fuzzy notion of what those tightly packed files might […]
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By Stephanie Wilsey Many of us know whether the resolutions we set in January will continue into 2025 or not by now. Rather than becoming frustrated with ourselves, we can reset during the spring season—which can be a time for refreshment and renewal. Spring has always been my favorite time of year. As a child,
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By El Godanovska Joseph Hard, unexpected changes can rock us to the core and even threaten our faith. We may encounter many challenging seasons in life—like moving to a new city, changing careers, or losing a loved one—and not know the next step. When I lost my mom in 2021 and then my dad in
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By Stacy Jenkins It’s crazy how much I thought I knew about parenting before I got into the game. I laugh now about all the things I said I’d never do. But a few topics hit too close to home to be funny. One of those is how easily I can lose my cool. Even-tempered
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By Regina D’Carr I nervously scanned my work emails to see if my employer responded to my written refusal to do something biblically unprincipled. Not seeing an email reply, I breathed a relieved sigh. My mind swirled with an unrelenting question: Will I be terminated for refusing my employer’s repeated demands that violate my Christian
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By Karen Abeyta Many women own a mug, t-shirt, or sticker adorned with Psalm 46:5 NIV in pastel print: “God is within her, she will not fall.” This verse sounds encouraging and speaks directly to women. Or does it? When I first read the Bible, I clung to any Scripture offering encouragement, security, or comfort.
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By Hadassah Treu Loss is painful. Often, we face a cumulation of losses in a certain season of our lives. When this happens, we grieve. Grief occupies a lot of mental and emotional space. It stirs up anger, anxiety, fear, and loneliness—and makes experiencing joy difficult. Not only does our joy seem to disappear, but
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By Felicia Harris-Russell Does working from your heart come naturally to you, or are half-hearted efforts a continual struggle? I’ve answered yes to both questions at some point in my life. However, as my relationship with the Lord deepened, so did my work ethic. My mindset and approach to life also changed, including how I
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By Amber Ginter It was 4:38 a.m. on a Tuesday in February. My brother passed away from an overdose the day before Valentine’s Day. Losing a loved one is one of life’s most painful experiences. No matter how much we prepare, grief is inevitable, and the aftermath comes in waves. Instead of taking time to
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By Jill Miller Anyone who works in an office with an Information Technology (IT) staff learns one thing fast: Before you call the helpline with a problem, shut down your computer, restart it, and try again. It’s surprising how many times this works. I can’t begin to comprehend the inner workings of computers, but sometimes
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