Have you ever been utterly broken? I have. It was the worst nightmare I had been through, and I never want to go back there again.
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It is so easy to get caught in the trap of what our devotions “should” look like based upon what other believers are doing. We look at how much time they spend reading their Bible or praying every day and measure ourselves against “that standard” to determine whether we pass or fail.
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There have been times in my life when all I could do was cling to Jesus and hang on for dear life. Those were the best and worst of times all wrapped up into one. They were the worst because “the bottom dropping out” feeling is never fun. But they were the best because…
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We can sometimes overcomplicate our “purpose.” But our purpose is simply to glorify God. It is really that straightforward!
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I always detest those “dry seasons” when it feels like Jesus is so distant and detached from me. I know it is nothing He did to cause it, but it resulted from me pulling away from Him.
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Growing up, I learned to equate others’ love and acceptance with my good behavior. When I hit my teenage years, I expertly hid my sins from those closest to me to avoid the disgust and rejection I knew would come otherwise. Inside, it was heartbreaking not to feel loved unconditionally for who I was in spite of my sins.
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Regularly reading our Bible does not need to be overwhelming, but sometimes it can feel that way. I think one of the biggest challenges to staying consistent with it is not having a “game plan.” Here are a few tips to help you establish your own game plan for reading God’s Word:
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Jesus has a purpose for you. His specific purpose for you is summed up in these words: To know Him, love Him, and glorify Him.
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The Bible is God’s living and active Word of instruction to us. It teaches us who He is, how to be saved from our sins, and what it looks like to glorify Jesus in our lives, to name a few. But sometimes, it can be difficult to understand God’s heart through specific passages or grasp the intended meaning of verses.
I think we have all felt abandoned at times in our faith journey. Those who used to help us draw closer to Jesus are no longer there. Or maybe we have always felt alone because others viewed our passion for Jesus as a negative.
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The Bible can sometimes be overwhelming or confusing to understand, especially if you are new to the faith. Here are five ways to help you understand the Bible better.
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Here are four action steps that can help you know Jesus on a more intimate level:
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Do you ever worry that you will be rejected by God in the end, despite trusting Jesus for your salvation? It is so easy to give in to those insecurities, fears, and doubts that creep into our minds at times, is it not?
I was lying on a cold, hard table for about 10 minutes, waiting for the radiologist to enter the room. I was by myself and had just had an ultrasound to determine whether an abnormality was something of concern. I was anticipating a good report, so I told my husband to stay home.
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Each new year marks the beginning of a new chapter filled with new adventures! It is a new opportunity to…
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The night I was born-again at 20 years old, I felt so clueless about Jesus. I was not raised in a Christian home, so I did not have a foundation in the Word or much knowledge about God. On the one hand, I am grateful for my naivety because it gave Jesus a blank slate to build upon.
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God’s will is not achieved by us, “doing what feels right” or “living out our truth.” It is accomplished by us obeying the instructions and principles in His Word. Here are a few to focus on in the weeks ahead:
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I was ashamed to admit that I doubted Jesus’ power, but the truth was – I did! It began in 2008. It was the beginning of the most painful ordeal I had ever experienced. It rocked me so deeply to the core that I was not sure I would come out the other side.
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So often, we define “God’s will for us” as Him giving us specific information catered to our unique personal lives and situations, so we know exactly what He wants us to do. So, we wait for heaven to open and the answers to fall from the sky.
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As a believer, have you ever struggled with not feeling “good enough” for Jesus? Have you questioned His love and acceptance because you still see your faults and think, “There’s no way Jesus can accept me like this!”
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