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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By Julia Sexil Nightfall would set in soon, and my mountain hiking adventure was far from complete. I needed another two hours to reach my destination on the other side of the lake. The more darkness crept in, the more my imagination gripped me. The trail had once appeared straight and clear, but now seemed
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By Anna Moore Ask the most mature person of faith you know about their prayer life, and they likely have something they want to improve about it. Prayer is an essential spiritual discipline of the Christian faith. We have the privilege to make our praises and petitions known to the Lord. We find comfort in
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By Grace Thomas Does your family struggle with developing spiritual routines? My family has, especially as we navigate life with a newborn and toddler. Just like regular rhythms can help us, spiritual routines can provide a lifeline in busy times, anchor us, and streamline our days. So, how can we develop spiritual routines when life
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Article by: Lisa Kimrey I know the songs say the holidays are the most wonderful time of the year, but it’s the most exhausting time of the year for me. Don’t get me wrong. I truly embrace the holiday season! I love the colors and decorations, the smells, the food, the giving, the people –
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By Joanna Eccles Years ago, a close family member got sick, and we didn’t know if he would survive. He went to countless hospitals and kept getting worse. I lived far away and felt helpless. I flew six times over six months to help, but it never seemed like it was enough. I could’ve hidden
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By Daeyna Otieno Not long ago, my life was a whirlwind of activities. I was juggling a new job, family, and church commitments. There were never enough hours in a day. One evening, I was rushing to prepare dinner when my husband tapped me on the shoulder, smiled, and hugged me. I paused, really looked
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By Kyleigh Dunn When was the last time we thought of our smartphones as a catalyst for spiritual growth? Usually, we view our phones as a threat to our spiritual lives. We’ve been told our phones will rob our souls of vitality and drain our affection for the things above. If we’re not intentional, our
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By Gina Castell On Thanksgiving Eve, our holiday plans were canceled. No big deal, I thought, we’ll just stay home and order in. While researching caterers for Thanksgiving dinner, my husband and I heard a loud bang. I thought a plane had landed on our roof. Panic arose in my heart, and I wondered if
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