Forgiving is Possible
December 9, 2023
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Jesus commands us to forgive and He supplies the grace to make it possible. Here are some helpful suggestions for working toward forgiveness.
Forgiveness versus Boundaries
November 8, 2023
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What is the difference between forgiveness and boundaries? Are we supposed to forgive everyone everything? What about abusive situations?
When Life Goes Off Plan
October 11, 2023
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Life’s unexpected trials offer us gifts including personal transformation. Through her story, Jillian Benfield invites us on the journey.
Debriefing Covid-19
August 26, 2023
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Covid-19 shook us, but not for the last time. If we can work through our immature responses, we will be more grounded for life’s next trial.
Christian Hedonism: Pursuing Joy in God
August 12, 2023
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Should Christians pursue what makes them happy, or the glory of God? Christian Hedonism says these quests are one and the same.
Toward Humility
June 30, 2023
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Arrogant pride is rampant even in Christian circles, but confession and worship will lead us toward humility.
Finding Lasting Joy in the Age of Self
June 16, 2023
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There’s only one way to lasting joy: reordering our priorities focused on God, not ourselves. It’s time for a deep clean from self!
Discrimination: We are all us
June 2, 2023
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Discrimination is a heart problem we all have. So how do we dismantle the dividing lines? Let’s take our cue from Jesus.
Striving is Straw
May 10, 2023
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If we are striving in our own strength to do something for God, we’ve got it wrong. Let us cultivate restfulness and wait on God instead.
Emotionally Healthy Spirituality
April 26, 2023
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Peter Scazzero’s “Emotionally Healthy Spirituality” consists of non-negotiable principles for an authentic and sustainable Christian life.
Snapshot of a secure identity
April 5, 2023
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Most Christians know they are loved by God, forgiven, etc. But is your life transformed by these truths? Are you secure in your identity?
Book Review: This Side of Perfect
March 24, 2023
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How does God turn grief into glory? Allison Brost’s story of losing her 5-week-old son is one powerful example.
Faulty Perceptions of God
March 7, 2023
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Our perceptions of God matter. They affect how we relate to God and others, the quality of our lives, and even our eternal destinies.
Book Review: The Right Kind of Confident
February 20, 2023
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It’s counter-intuitive to fight fear with fear. Kassian challenges our understanding of confidence and invites us to trust God more.
Fighting Fear
February 8, 2023
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Her heart pounded as she answered the phone. Was the cancer back? Fear is a natural response, but Christians do not have to stay afraid.
