Why baptism is a big deal for you and the church

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My aunt had always considered herself a mother; she was just waiting for her babies to come.  When my aunt married my uncle, he alr...

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Three questions to ask before you say “I do” again

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“Till death do you part.” These are words that many of us have spoken and never realized that we may actually have to live th...

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Why it’s not enough to be exposed to Jesus

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We live in a very religious nation, and this is not a bad thing. Not always. Because of our freedom to choose to believe in something or...

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Healing from anxiety is possible

It was a first for me.  I felt my palms sweat. My heart was racing, and the room was spinning. I thought I surely would faint. My pa...

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You’ve been made new, but have you been healed?

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The cell was rank with the acrid stench of urine; a searing spear of blinding torment pierced both temples. Bile rocketed up his throat a...

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What to do when you can’t see Jesus

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There are times in your life when you just cannot see Jesus. The cares and worries you face each day seem to obscure your view of Christ...

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Making peace with your imperfections can make you a better person

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Much of what we do in life revolves around a single goal: The quest to gain approval.  We strive at work each day hoping our boss n...

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What if losing your job is what you need?

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The truth about unemployment is it sucks. It can be lonely. It can make you feel hopeless. You stand to lose more than just your job. Wi...

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When was the last time you marveled at God’s creation?

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I recently went on a road trip with two of my best friends and spent two and a half weeks in the woods, deserts, and canyons of the West ...

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Are you obedient with your time?

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Time is our most valuable resource. It is limited and passes quickly. Our time is not our own. We must steward our time in the same way ...

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A letter to the seasoned veterans of life

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Dejectedly, I arrived back in my hometown feeling like a failure as a wife and mother. I walked into the church realizing we weren’...

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How to change your perspective in hard times

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I wonder a lot as of late what all this suffering is for. Why is it necessary? Why does it feel so impossible to overcome?  Then, I...

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