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Can We Skip Christmas?

The smell of freshly baked gingerbread came from the kitchen and the lights on the tree glowed as I sat for a few minutes and enjoyed the moment. But it hasn’t always been this way. There was a time when I simply did not want to have Christmas at all. Just dragging the tree out and decorating the house left me feeling like my body was encased... >Full Story

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Practicing Patience When God Has You Waiting

Why won't God answer my prayer? Some days, it is a lot harder to be patient. When we’re bringing our concerns to the Lord again and again, we grow tired of waiting. It soon begins to feel like our prayers are falling on deaf ears. Often our desire is to take control and just “do the best we can”; it... >Read More

Tags: Bible, faith & spirituality, get equipped, God, inspiration, Jesus, loss, patience, prayer, purpose, questions, thelife

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Finding a New Normal: I didn’t have to be a Super-Widow

I had just turned 19, and I had no idea that I was about to be confronted with a defining moment in my life. A complete stranger said to me, “You’d better watch out, John’s got his eye on you.” Apparently John had pointed me out to his colleague, and said, “See that girl? I’m taking her home... >Read More

Tags: coping, death, God, grief, inspiration, Jesus, loss, purpose, routine, spiritual growth, spouse, widow, widowed, Women

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Unthinkable Loss: Miscarriage and Stillbirth

"We can't find a heartbeat. I'm sorry, your baby is gone." I couldn't believe what I was hearing - there obviously had been some crazy mistake. At first I thought they must be in the wrong room. I felt sorry for that poor woman next door – I wouldn't want to be in her shoes right now. Or maybe it... >Read More

Tags: Christie Hoos, faith, future, God, heartache, Holy Spirit, inspiration, Jesus, loss, purpose, stillbirth

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7 Steps to Forgiveness

1. Name the offense as clearly as possible. It’s hard for us to forgive something that isn't clear to us. 2. Find someone trustworthy and non-judgmental to listen to your story. Having someone listen and understand is a powerful part of healing. Journaling prayers to God, crying with a trusted friend, or seeking help from a qualified counselor...... >Read More

Tags: challenges & conflcit, diane cooley, forgive, forgiveness, God, healthy marriage, improving you marriage, inspiration, Jesus, marriage, Men, prayer, protecting your marriage, purpose, resolving conflict, seven steps, Women

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6 Creative Ways to Develop Gratitude

With the busy lives most of us lead, expressions of thanksgiving to God may seldom occur outside of mealtime prayers. Words of praise find few places to surface as we scurry through our day. We manage to squeeze in time to ask God for something, but how often do we just say “thank you”? The Bible teaches that giving thanks... >Read More

Tags: appreciation, changed lives, God, gratitude, inspiration, Jeanne Winters, purpose, thankful, Thanksgiving

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