Friends, when done correctly, making time for ourselves is not selfish. It is nourishing. It is you placing the oxygen mask on yourself before placing it on others. Not because you consider yourself more important, but because you know you cannot fully care for them unless you are healthy yourself....
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To know the will of God without knowing the character of God is not just difficult, it is impossible. Your first step is not to seek His will. It is to know Him. ...
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I realized how guilty I am of welfare prayers and pleas. I utilize conversations with family, friends, and even strangers to expound upon my woes, sometimes in an effort to seek pity, other times out of desperation....
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Yes, sometimes we need the consolation of friends who know what we are going through. But, more often than not, we need to be drawn out of our isolation. ...
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The most beautiful truth is that I have a story as well. And so do you! Think about that for a moment. How has God used you? How is he working in and through you right now?...
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We all have situations and circumstances where we spend time on our knees for days, weeks, or even decades and the answer from the Lord doesn’t seem to make sense. It can be frustrating at times, and yet I can attest that there is always a reason and a plan...
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It is our heavenly Father who plans our days, and through His wisdom, the big picture is incorporated. It can be frustrating, sad, and even hurtful at times, but it can also be full of joy and happiness....
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Time in the Word never returns void. By starting when your children are little, you will likely be able to build a strong foundation that will last a lifetime....
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The work of the Spirit in the human heart is nothing we can format, predict, or schedule. The Spirit moves as He will (John 3:8). The new birth is God’s doing alone—we can’t do anything to force it on either ourselves or our children (John 1:13). Knowing that ought to...
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Feelings. Some days I’m sure they will get the best of me. Today, I’m afraid and having a hard time feeling hopeful. I wonder why God has dealt me such a difficult season. Have you ever felt this way?...
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