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Embracing the Presence of God
Learning the Life Skill of Mindfulness A very common sentiment I hear from people is that they do not feel the presence of God. Many describe feeling alone in life, abandoned by God, or unsure whether His nearness depends on something they are doing right or wrong. The result can be loneliness, insecurity, anxiety, powerlessness, hopelessness, and fear. Over time, those feelings may lead to agitation, phobias, or unhealthy coping mechanisms, including substance abuse, obsessi
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Aug 232 min read


Embracing the Grace of God
Learning the Life Skill of Acceptance What kind of parents did you have while growing up? Did you feel like you could trust them? Did you feel safe in their care? Many people grew up in homes where safety felt uncertain, and that can quietly shape the way we see God, ourselves, and life. Parents tend to lean toward either too much control or too much distance, at least to some degree. If that sounds familiar, it can make complete sense that control feels so important now. You
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Aug 202 min read


Embracing the Sovereignty of God
Learning the Life Skill of Acceptance Most of us experience life like a roller coaster. We don’t always know which way it’s headed, and the loops and corkscrews can throw us around before we see any real pattern. Some people find that ride fun and exciting. Others find it terrifying. What makes the difference? The first person can enjoy the excitement, even when it gets scary, becau se they trust the track. The second person feels overwhelmed because they don’t. Some people
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Aug 202 min read


What do you want?
A teenager went on their first date with their first sweetheart. They walked into a fast-food restaurant and the teen walked straight to...
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Apr 5, 20212 min read


Alligators in my Applesauce
Just a quick thought: Is anyone else feeling pressured in life? Does your personal and work schedule look more like a TV program...
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Oct 7, 20202 min read


Delighting in the Lord
“Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart.” - Psalm 37:4 (ESV) The key to our Lord giving to us the...
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Sep 23, 20203 min read
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