Making Harmony
Do you feel unloved? Take this study.
Our Children's Sunday School Assembly time had ended and I had dismissed the children to their classes. The singing time had been a near disaster. Three out of four times I had gotten the starting note wrong and had been embarrassed. Once I had confusedly said, "I'm sorry, children, but I guess I... >Read More
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The Root of Conflict
Are you feeling ready to walk away from a relationship – are you possibly even considering divorce? We want to pray for you.
Join us for our Daily Devotional Chat today in our Women’s Chatroom at 10:30 am EDT.
No one likes to think of herself as needy. We prefer other adjectives for ourselves, words that reflect strength or... >Read More
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When Church Hurts: Plant Stakes
Have you been hurt? Take this study to learn how to deal with pain so that bitterness doesn't take root.
“By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” (John 13:35)
Step 5: Be willing to plant stakes in the ground
When we recognize there has been hurt in our church, we must be willing... >Read More
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Forgiveness Can Be Good for Your Health
Got lingering anger, stress or high blood pressure? You may need to forgive someone (or to be forgiven yourself).
That's the conclusion of an increasing number of social scientists. Religion has long held that forgiveness is an important component of a fruitful life. A recent Christianity Today article outlined secular research that also supports...... >Read More
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Stress and the Soul-Body Connection
I learned the high price of tension the hard way. The excruciating pain of a physical problem hit me in the middle of the night. The next day I went to see our family doctor. He referred me to a specialist. The specialist decided the answer to my problem was a certain very painful treatment. After suffering this procedure several times, I... >Read More
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Forgiveness, Reconciliation, and You
Have you ever been cheated or mistreated? Got any lingering grudges you’re holding onto? Is there any “unclear air” between you and a family member, neighbor, or coworker regarding a dispute, a slight, an offense? Could those situations use some forgiveness?
More and more medical doctors and social scientists are extolling the benefits of...... >Read More
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