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Peace
Read more: Peace“…because as He is, so are we in this world.”— 1 John 4:17 (NKJV) As Christians, we are called to be representatives of Christ here on earth. We are to reflect His character in all that we do. One essential characteristic of Christ is that He is a giver of peace, and He promises us…
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Gratitude
Read more: Gratitude“Were not all ten cleansed? Where are the other nine? Has no one returned to give praise to God except this foreigner?” Then he said to him, “Rise and go; your faith has made you well.”— Luke 17:17–19 (NIV) Gratitude is beautiful. A few weeks ago, my son broke a family rule that carried a…
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A Deeper Level of Intimacy With God
Read more: A Deeper Level of Intimacy With GodGetting to know God deeply is one of the best decisions you can make. The Bible tells us, “In Your presence is fullness of joy; at Your right hand are pleasures forevermore” (Psalm 16:11, NKJV), and “Delight yourself also in the Lord, and He shall give you the desires of your heart” (Psalm 37:4, NKJV).
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Loving from a place of reverence
Read more: Loving from a place of reverenceIn the Old Testament, we often see the disciplinarian side of God, while in the New Testament we see His overwhelmingly affectionate nature. If we focus only on the accounts of judgment in the Old Testament, we may sometimes feel fearful of God. On the other hand, if we focus solely on the New Testament,…
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Hard Teachings: Vengeance Is Mine
Read more: Hard Teachings: Vengeance Is MineAs a parent, this resonates deeply. I would be heartbroken if one of my children rejoiced while their sibling suffered. I want them to learn and grow from their mistakes not to be destroyed by them.
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Parenting Lessons from Biblical Characters III
Read more: Parenting Lessons from Biblical Characters IIII’m going to wrap up this series with a final post exploring some of the parenting strategies of one of the most iconic couples in the Bible: Mary and Joseph. Truly, they were the ultimate power couple. 1. They Lived Lives That Pleased God Out of the billions of people who have ever lived, God…
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Parenting Lessons from Biblical Characters II
Read more: Parenting Lessons from Biblical Characters IIThe Bible is full of life lessons, and its characters are remarkably similar to us today, especially in their roles as parents. Their journeys, like ours, include both triumphs and mistakes. In Part 1 of this series, we explored how much our lives can be shaped by the choices our parents make. In this next…
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Parenting Lessons from Biblical Characters
Read more: Parenting Lessons from Biblical Characters“All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” — Romans 3:23 NIV This verse speaks to our imperfection as humans. We are all flawed, yet we are still called to raise and guide children. While we may know some truly remarkable parents, none of us knows a perfect one. Each of us…
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Sacred Parenting
Read more: Sacred Parenting“Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age. Amen.”— Matthew 28:19–20 (NKJV)…
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Rhythms and Rest: Recharging in a Busy World
Read more: Rhythms and Rest: Recharging in a Busy WorldThe best way to know how to care for a product is to ask its manufacturer. As humans, we also have a manual, God’s Word, the Bible. It teaches us how to care for ourselves holistically. It is full of wisdom designed to help us live joyful, balanced lives. One key requirement scripture proposes to…
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