Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever! Psalm 106:1 Sometimes it’s easy to say those words. Sometimes it’s easy to be thankful. Life is good. Everyone is healthy. There is enough money in the bank account…
Spiritual Growth
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A Litany for Social Media During Election Season
O God of peace and wholeness, When the pages of social media are filled with hate and controversy, Grant us Your peace. When we feel the stress and strain of this political season, Grant us Your peace. When we want to shout our opinions louder…
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When You’re Feeling Unsettled, Dissastified
I often live unsettled, dissatisfied. But sometimes this can be a good thing. This month I’m reading through the gospel of Mark. I’m slowly digesting one chapter a day. I’m allowing God’s words to unsettle my soul enough to draw me closer to Him and…
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If You’re Struggling with Emptiness, Learn How to Live Filled
Do you feel empty? This old story may help you to live filled. Once a professor went to visit an old monk famous for his wisdom. The monk graciously welcomed him in and offered him a seat. As soon as the professor sat down, he…
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How Disappointment Can Help Our Marriages Become More Satisfying
This guest post by my writer friend Dorothy Greco is an excerpt from her new book, Marriage in the Middle, which releases next week! Learn how disappointment can actually help our marriages! Enjoy this post and find out more about her book at the end.…
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Praise God Through the Psalms
Praising God isn’t always easy in this troubled world. But I find help in Scripture when I praise God through the psalms. King David wrote: “I will bless the Lord at all times, his praise shall continually be in my mouth.” (Psalm 34:1) …
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Instead of Complaining, Try This
I’ve been complaining lately. The world seems to be falling apart. I feel helpless. So I gripe and grumble. But I know the Bible discourages such behavior. Philippians 2:14 says: “Do everything without complaining or arguing.” While I want to obey God’s Word, I also…
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Be Still
“Be still, and know that I am God” Psalm 46:10 I love those words. These eight simple syllables bring relaxation to my body just by reciting them. They create pictures of serene sunsets in my mind. They produce peace in my soul. But…
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Why It’s Not Too Late to Try Something Hard
At times I have thought: I can’t do that. It’s too late to try something hard. But a trip to Zion National Park changed my perspective. A few years ago, my husband and I went to this awesome park (it’s one of my three favorite…