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For the People Watchers, EavesDroppers, and Hope Devoid
The more I ponder Jesus’s invitation to overhear His words, the more I wonder if He’s not teaching us a simple yet effective model of discipleship. One that looks a bit like a ripple-effect.
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How to Find Gratitude in the Big and the Small
They had heaved the books up the stairs. And that rug which would need to be thrown out but in their hope they had spread on the trampoline to dry. They had bailed out buckets,…
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The Truth About Vulnerability: The Grace-Lined Protection We Need
Jesus says to leave behind the list of preparedness. Of comfort. Of cushion. He gets really specific in the following verses, if you want to read it. But basically, anything you can do without, leave…
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One Hidden Obstacle to Cultivating Wholehearted Gratitude
Even though my journal includes a prompt to record the good and I bless my food from a thankful heart, my heart remains tempted to grumble like the Israelites—doubting God’s provision in different seasons.
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How To Cultivate a Receptive, Growth-Friendly Heart
This, friends, is the best recipe for a growth-friendly heart that nourishes the seeds God plants.
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What Happens When Mental Crisis Is Turned for Good
During our almost two years of mental crisis, I saw God move mightily and answer very specific prayers of protection over life. My prayer life grew significantly as I held fast to my faith to persevere.
