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Manage the Worry to Cultivate Patience
Have you ever said the phrase, if only … [fill in the blank] then … [fill in the blank], to yourself? For example, if only I could afford to go to school, then I would pursue a degree; or if only my work schedule was flexible, then I would exercise; or if only I could
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Faith in the Hard Times
Faith is not only in the moment you pray. It is in your everyday – How you think, act, and how you move through your day. Moreover, faith reveals itself in how you respond to stressful situations. This does not mean that feelings of sadness and disappointment and/or crying about a situation suggests that someone
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Living Prayerfully
Prayer is fundamental to the Christian life. It serves many functions: It is our communication pathway to God, an outlet for our petitions, and space for our thanksgiving. Ultimately, it builds and nourishes our relationship with God. I recognize that most of what was just shared is not new information. The question I ask myself
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The Blessing in Kindness
“Don’t be afraid, David said to him [Mephibosheth], “for I will surely show you kindness for the sake of your father Jonathan. I will restore to you all the land that belonged to your grandfather Saul, and you will always eat at my table” 2 Samuel 9:7 The story of David and Mephilbosheth warms my
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Would You Look “Ridiculous” for God?
In this digital age, where just about anything is captured on social media, we see some videos on stunts, risky challenges, funny moments caught on videos etc. that others may describe as “ridiculous.” Regardless of the reason for posting these types of videos; perhaps, it is to captivate an audience, boost likes and subscription or
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Wait
Waiting can be a painful process depending on what you are waiting for in your life. Waiting in line at the grocery store to pay for your goods compared to waiting for a call to know if you got the job can be quite different. Regardless of the reason for the wait, it can be
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The 11th Hour
Recently, I have been reflecting on the Bible story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego found in the Book of Daniel, chapter 3. For a quick overview, these 3 men did not bow down to the image of the king because they honoured the Lord, and believed that he is the true God. Because they were
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Faith Like David
The story of King David and Goliath is extraordinary. David embodied admirable faith, courage and confidence. My sense is that there are many lessons and messages to us today from this story. For this devotion I employ you to have the faith of David when we face our personal Goliaths. How do we build toward such courageous faith? Here are some strategies