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  • What the Bible Says to the Jaded and Discouraged

    What the Bible Says to the Jaded and Discouraged

    This article does a fine job of drawing out some lessons from Isaiah 40 on how to deal with weariness and discouragement. From OpentheBible.org…………. https://openthebible.org/article/what-the-bible-says-to-the-jaded-and-discouraged/?s=09

  • 9 Powerful Reasons Why “No” Is a Beautiful Word

    9 Powerful Reasons Why “No” Is a Beautiful Word

    Very interesting and uplifting article! From Crosswalk.com………. https://www.crosswalk.com/slideshows/9-powerful-reasons-why-no-is-a-beautiful-word.html

  • What to Do When the New Testament Quotes the Old

    What to Do When the New Testament Quotes the Old

    Some very helpful advice and tips for everyone when studying and reading the New Testament. From Knowable Word……….. https://www.knowableword.com/2022/10/14/what-to-do-when-the-new-testament-quotes-the-old/

  • Building Habits: The Gap Between Knowing and Doing

    Building Habits: The Gap Between Knowing and Doing

    A very important aspect in the lives of all believers is cross the gap between knowing the Word and living it out consistently. From Beautiful Christian Life……… https://www.beautifulchristianlife.com/blog/building-habits-the-gap-between-knowing-and-doing

  • Why Do Christians Do Bad Things?

    Why Do Christians Do Bad Things?

    I love this article! “To answer this question, we must consider the Bible’s teaching about what has already happened to the Christian, what is happening to the Christian, and what has not yet happened to the Christian.” From Ligonier.org………… https://www.ligonier.org/learn/articles/why-christians-do-bad-things

  • Enduring in the Midst of Depression

    Enduring in the Midst of Depression

    Here is a very helpful article on dealing with depression which highlights the experience and insights gained by other believers with depression. From the Christian Counseling and Educational Foundation………… Enduring in the Midst of Depression : https://www.ccef.org/enduring-in-the-midst-of-depression/

  • Sparkling Gems from the Greek – Philippians 4:6

    Sparkling Gems from the Greek – Philippians 4:6

    This important and encouraging verse in Paul’s letter to the Philippians focuses on the necessity of fighting fear and faithlessness with prayer. From Crosswalk.com………. https://www.crosswalk.com/devotionals/sparkling-gems/sparkling-gems-from-the-greek-week-of-october-17.html

  • 4 Battle Cry Scriptures to Memorize in Seasons of Depression

    4 Battle Cry Scriptures to Memorize in Seasons of Depression

    This is some very helpful encouragement here from someone who battles with depression. From Crosswalk.com………… https://www.crosswalk.com/faith/spiritual-life/battle-cry-scriptures-to-memorize-in-seasons-of-depression.html

  • How to Find Hope in the Midst of Chronic Pain and Suffering

    How to Find Hope in the Midst of Chronic Pain and Suffering

    Chronic pain can be so debilitating and discouraging — but yet we must go on somehow. Throw yourselves on the mercy of God! From Crosswalk.com………… https://www.crosswalk.com/slideshows/how-to-find-hope-in-the-midst-of-chronic-pain-and-suffering.html

  • Does It Matter How We Spend Our Free Time?

    Does It Matter How We Spend Our Free Time?

    Here is another interesting but non-judgmental article from Randy Alcorn. Since our time and energy is limited every day and every week, it behooves us to make healthy and constructive choices in our we spend our free time. From Eternal Perspectives Ministries………. https://www.epm.org/blog/2020/Sep/30/matter-spend-free-time