I can’t tell you how many times I have thought, “Has God abandoned me?” Perhaps you have felt the same way too. In fact, you have prayed for days, months, or even years for God to remove your situation only to find it worse than ever. To put it bluntly, your life is hard. Really …
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As newlyweds, we thought we had all the keys to a successful marriage…until we had our first fight. Can you say dumpster fire? When it happened, I locked myself in our bedroom. I was never coming out. And he, certainly, was never coming in. Unfortunately, we lived in a 600 sq. ft. condo, so that …
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I was estranged from family for seven years. There. I said it. So much shame and embarrassment came from those few words that I could hardly talk about it for a long time. What is even more embarrassing is that my parents were in full-time Christian ministry. Go figure. I felt like a real loser …
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If you have had a hard week with your kids, you may enjoy some helpful facts about parenting from an experienced mom who has raised two kids. These parenting secrets are not so much about what you need to do as a parent; it is more about encouragement for your own parenting style. Looking back, …
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Why does God allow suffering? This is a difficult question to answer. Personally, I am not a fan of suffering, much less suffering well. My flesh wants to lash out in anger when I experience pain, but my heart calls me to dig deeper. You see, for many years I thought God was cruel and …
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Are you struggling to have a daily quiet time with God? For me, the struggle began at a young age. As a church kid, I was taught to open my Bible first thing in the morning and then go through a checklist. Painful, huh? Where’s the fun in that? Oh, yeah, we’re not supposed to …
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Are you looking for ways to get free from parental anxiety? You know, the crazy questions that run through your head all day like: “What if my child doesn’t keep up academically with the other kids? “What if my son doesn’t make the team? ” Or… “What if my daughter doesn’t fit in socially? My …
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Accepting family estrangement is the hardest during the holidays. Perhaps you are dealing with family issues that are getting you down. I know how you feel. I spent seven years estranged from family, and it was awful. The holidays were the worst because they reminded me things were not right in my life. In fact, …
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Are you living with chronic illness? Perhaps you are just trying to just survive through the day, every day. Like me, you’ve probably had your fair share of crying, pleading with God, and wondering why you have to carry this mantle. Frankly, it doesn’t seem fair to not only suffer in pain daily but also …
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When family members stop speaking everyone loses. In fact, there is collateral damage you don’t count on. Looking back, I now realize there was a trade-off when I walked away from my entire family. Sadly, I didn’t feel the consequences until years later. If you are considering breaking away from your family, first of all, …
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