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Why Christ’s Resurrection is still relevant

A few months back I bought a plant for my home that I thought would require little to no maintenance, which meant that I would be able to keep it alive. But I was wrong. I have watched the plant struggle for life. Some of the tips are brown and parts of the plant seem to be struggling for its life and regardless of my efforts to nurse it back to its original state, progress is slow. And thinking about...

Why I dont trust My heart
soar spiritually

5 ways to Soar Spiritually in 2019

  • January 9, 2019
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We’ve counted down and celebrated the new year. Some of us have set lofty goals and claimed that this is our year to thrive and succeed in our endeavors. Sometimes we focus more on thriving in other areas and forget about our spiritual success. Here are 5 ways to be intentional about growing spiritually this year: Commit yourself to a spiritual fast and prayer time. Fasting is a great way to refocus and set your eyes on the Lord. Whenever...

losing hope

5 Verses To Hold on to When You Are Losing Hope

“Not yet.” Hearing these two words for what may have been the 3rd or more time must have been frustrating for her.  She took a deep sigh as she looked out of the window of the moving car, but she decided to try again. “Daddy, can I have your phone?” My youngest daughter is extremely persistent and she does not give up when it comes to asking for what she wants.  But the “Not yet” seemed to dampen her excitement....

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There’s Still Room

Sometimes I feel like my house is running out of space. When we moved in over 10 years ago, the possibilities seemed endless. Each room had infinite possibilities. My ideas about where to go with design were spilling over and I really didnt know where to start. Slowly, each room started to fill up with with furniture, decorations and slowly all the space possibilities seemed to dwindle.   As our family grew and our possessions grew, we seemed to be...

Symptoms of a Prideful Heart

5 Symptoms of an Overly Prideful Heart

“You didn’t do anything wrong; why should you be the first to say I’m sorry?,” she says under her breath. The next day, she declares “If they don’t want then I’m not speaking first.” The following week, she whispers to me, “Don’t say anything about messing up, just act like it didn’t happen.” Pride. She is always walking right beside me, waiting for an opportunity to steer me down her path. When I walk with her, I am puffed up,...

christian struggles

God, Why Is This So Difficult?

Are you tasked with doing anything right now that seems extremely difficult? Maybe you are starting a new role at work, in ministry, or in a friendship that seems tough, or you are struggling in your marriage. For one it may parenting and the struggles that go along with it and for another, it may be juggling all the people and things that tug on you dailiy. Maybe you are growing weary and feeling like you need to quit, or...