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If all our worries came true, we would be pretty miserable. Most things we worry about never happen. Studies show that at least 91% of people’s worries don’t occur. Worry affects our minds and bodies negatively, including stomach issues, headaches, and insomnia. It also interferes ...
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For years I strove for The Perfect Christmas. My gene pool generously blessed me with an extra dose of perfectionism. If you think perfectionism is a positive trait, it’s not. It’s a disposition that regards anything short of perfection as unacceptable. It means you’re never ...
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Is the love gone from your marriage? Are you emotionally distant from your spouse? Have you reached an impasse? Everyone struggles. There is hope! Excessive busyness and pursuits of different jobs and interests strain our marriages. Investing time in everything but marriage can extinguish our ...
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With record inflation, natural disasters and severe political divide in our world, do small deposits of beauty make an impact? Is beauty a frivolous nicety to put aside while we focus on the serious problems? Beauty is more crucial in our lives now than ever ...
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With round-the-clock news and social media, we’re inundated with outlandish information and terrible stories, all designed to accumulate “customers.” As I heard recently, Planes that land don’t make the news. The Olympic’s opening ceremony hoopla and outrage got me wondering, how does God want us ...
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What an odd position to find myself. Paying homage to a place I didn’t want to live. It seemed there was more at stake than I could bear to lose: our family home and everyday life with people we love the most. I didn’t know ...
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How do you respond when confronted with change? Do you groan at the idea? Or do you have a tinge of exhilaration? My reaction is initially negative, without consideration of potential positive possibilities. I wish I had a pioneering spirit, but I like the comfort of ...
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Have you ever dreaded a holiday? For years, I dreaded Valentine's Day. February 14 shouted, You're all alone; your husband left you. It wasn’t about candy or flowers; I wanted someone to notice me; to see the real me and not reject me. My constant ...
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What is your focus for 2024? What we focus on expands. As Christians, we know we’re supposed to focus on God, but what does that look like? The Christian faith is a course of lifelong perseverance with full concentration on Jesus. It’s not a competition; ...
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Do you tear through holiday tasks like a machine, cranking out the baking, shopping and decorating, but forget the miracle? Have you gawked at the Christmas lights, only to miss the Light of the world? Is present-giving more important than being present? Have Christmas traditions ...
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It was 5:00 am when I secretly stared at my husband while he shaved. His form was highlighted amidst the dark by the vanity light. For eons, he’s followed the same morning routine to prepare for work. I’m honored to share life with him. In ...
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I sat on my hands to keep them warm. My heart pounded and my thoughts darted in a million directions. I wanted to read but I couldn’t concentrate. My prayers were earnest but not enthusiastic. Also, I was hungry. How long would we be stuck ...
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