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When you face hard times, the question is inevitable. Friends and family want to do whatever they can to help you through. But sometimes when you’re in the midst of surviving, the question, “How can I help?” creates more anxiety. The person asking has good intentions, but you may be too overwhelmed to formulate a response. Having been through medical…
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When someone we know is in pain, it’s often easy to do things for them. I’ve shared lots of practical ways to put your care into action on my blog. (You can find examples here and here.) But sometimes, when a person close to us is in pain, they need more than our physical acts of kindness. They need to know…
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Have you noticed there’s a lot of pressure to be joyful during the Christmas season? With phrases like “Joy to the World,” “Merry and Bright,” and “Happy Holidays” being spoken everywhere we turn, it’s no wonder depression can set in. Sure, it’s easy to be merry and bright when life is good and you’re surrounded by family and love and…
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Have you ever found yourself in a grumbling mood? I’ve been there recently. Rollercoaster hormones, a messy house, a mile-long to-do list, and plain old exhaustion make it hard to appreciate the good things in my life sometimes. But here’s the thing: God doesn’t want me to stay here. He’s brought me too far and given me too many good…
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Big decisions can be downright overwhelming, can’t they? I’ve had to process some doozies in my life, and they’ve threatened to send my head into a tailspin. But each and every time, God has grounded me in the waiting and praying. I don’t know what decision you’re weighing today – or what type of wisdom you’re seeking – but I…
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I’m embarrassed to admit that I never thought of myself as having a rich prayer life. I think it’s because I assumed a rich prayer life meant locking myself away for hours with a five-page list of prayer requests, maybe dropping down to my knees with hands folded, and spending at least 30-60 minutes of uninterrupted time. But the truth is…
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