By Amber Ginter Have you ever been so caught up in life’s bumps and roadblocks that you forget to trust God? Have you ever felt like the Israelites wandering in the wilderness? We can lose sight of God’s goodness as we navigate life’s detours. We can question choices, feel isolated, and wonder if a mistake […]
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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 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 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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What if there was a way for you to have an eternal impact without changing out of your pajamas or putting on makeup? Would you be interested? If so, grab a cup of coffee (or tea) and let’s chat for a while. I’m still in my pj’s too. So don’t worry about fixing yourself up
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My body craves rest and often demands it. This used to frustrate me to no end. It made me feel weak, less-than, incapable, and a burden to others. I used to push through all the signs of fatigue, striving to be the person I thought everyone needed me to be. I spent years fighting for
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By Heather Hart “Mom, what would you and Dad do if one of us didn’t believe in Jesus?” my teenage daughter asked me. The question sparked dread deep within my soul, and I knew I needed to weigh my next words carefully. “Nothing. Faith is something you must choose for yourselves. It would break our
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By Rosann Coulon Years of chronic illness, sudden shifts in circumstances, and long seasons of difficulty decreased my confidence and increased my anxiety. What if I get it wrong? How do I find the strength to show up? Where do I find the resources I need to complete the task? Many of the saints of old from
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By Trisha Sheffield Prayer can feel difficult sometimes—knowing how and when to do it or what and how to say it. We can find comfort in knowing we aren’t alone with our uncertainties and questions. Even Jesus’ disciples asked Him how to pray and He provides a direct answer—what we know as the Lord’s prayer.
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Article by: Sarah Koontz, Founder of Living by Design Ministries For many years, I mistakenly believed grace is a New Testament—or New Covenant—concept. In my mind, it was almost as if Jesus’ death and resurrection unleashed God’s grace on mankind for the very first time. How very wrong I was! The concept of grace—unmerited favor—is
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