In my last article, I talked about why I used to hate the week after Christmas. I enjoy the gratitude of Thanksgiving and the joy and hope of the Christmas season. But the week after? Not so much. It’s because I feel a little lonely. I’ve felt this way for years. I tried to avoid […]
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When we ask for something, even something God has called us to ask for, the way we ask matters. Praying, for instance, should never be a selfish or perfunctory action. Should it be consistent? Yes. Should it be habitual? Of course. But we should also present our prayers with a certain sense of priority. As
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It’s hard to slow down during the Christmas season. Six weeks fly by with all the extra activities and people around. For me, that includes slowing down to read my Bible: it just seems harder at this time of year! But I want to challenge you to re-read the Christmas story slowly and with fresh
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I love the holiday season. Thanksgiving is full of gratitude and creating memories as we spend time with friends and family. Christmas is focused on hope and good cheer as we celebrate Advent and the birth of a Savior. And who doesn’t love all the lights and cookies? I always feel uplifted during the holiday
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Christmas traditions are everywhere. A lot of people love Elf on the Shelf, but Alli has never done it. Read her brand new article to find out why not.
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When God invites you into his work, his calling won’t be cold and calculated – and it won’t just be a wild emotional ride. God created you, mind and heart, to work alongside him. So when he calls you to join him – expect his vision to touch both! I’ve been honed in on God’s
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Earlier this year, God gave me a fresh sense of clarity on my calling and mission. He told me to “take care of people” and “lay foundations” — both of which remind me of a specific figure in the Bible: Nehemiah. Nehemiah was called to care for people in Israel who were hurting during their
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