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What Are Some Practical Ways to Handle Stress?
Stress can be quite debilitating but by exercising some tactics and different mindsets, it can be managed. From Crosswalk.com………… https://www.crosswalk.com/church/pastors-or-leadership/ask-roger/what-are-some-practical-ways-to-handle-stress.html
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Encouragement for Battling Spiritual Depression
I see spiritual depression as a sadness and anxiety over one’s perceived lack of spiritual growth. But this article explains how we can overcome these feelings through a proper view of Christ’s work on the cross and how it is applied to our lives. From Beautiful Christian Life………….. https://www.beautifulchristianlife.com/blog/encouragement-for-battling-spiritual-depression
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God’s Grace: More than Amazing
Author Randy Alcorn invites us to be astonished at God’s grace for us. From Eternal Perspectives Ministries……….. https://www.epm.org/blog/2023/Jan/4/grace-more-amazing
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10 Facts about Miracles That Will Build Your Faith
This article is written by scholar and pastor Sam Storms, one of my favorite authors. Here, he talks about our miracle-making Savior and how God is still in the business of working miracles in people’s lives. From Crosswalk.com……….. https://www.crosswalk.com/slideshows/10-facts-about-miracles-that-will-build-your-faith.html
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10 Things to Pray For in 2023
Hopefully, we all try to look ahead to the coming year with positivity and hope. Here is a nice list to add to your thoughts about 2023. From Beautiful Christian Life……….. https://www.beautifulchristianlife.com/blog/10-things-to-pray-for-in-2023
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When Praying Hurts: How to Go to God in Suffering
The author of this article has come up with a neat acronym to form her prayers when she is suffering. From Desiring God………. https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/when-praying-hurts
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10 People in the Bible Who Were Both Humble and Courageous
Here is a big takeaway for me from this article: While I might not be able to always will myself to be courageous, yet I can always determine to be humble before God and people. Then, I might also experience courage from God. From Beautiful Christian Life……….. https://www.beautifulchristianlife.com/blog/10-people-in-the-bible-who-were-both-humble-and-courageous
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3 Things You Need to Know about God’s Love for You
I have struggled in the past with believing that God actually cared for me personally, rather than just in general genetic fashion. But if God calls all of the hundreds of billions of stars by name, then He can certainly know and love me directly and personally! From Beautiful Christian Life………. https://www.beautifulchristianlife.com/blog/3-things-you-need-to-know-about-gods-love-for-you
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Follow Jesus’s Manual for Living — Dallas Willard
Follow Jesus’ Manual Jesus told us explicitly what to do. We have a manual, just like the car owner. He told us, as disciples, to make disciples. Not converts to Christianity, nor to some particular “faith and practice.” He did not tell us to arrange for people to “get in” or “make the cut” after […]
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Blessed Are the Peacemakers – – – Matthew 5:9 Meaning Explained
In this contentious world that is full of anger and strife, let’s all commit to being peacemakers in 2023! From BibleStudyTools.com………. https://www.biblestudytools.com/bible-study/topical-studies/how-can-christians-be-the-blessed-peacemakers.html