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How to Know Which Voice to Listen To (God’s Voice)
So David triumphed over the Philistine with a sling and a stone; without a sword in his hand he struck down the Philistine and killed him. 1 Samuel 17:50 NIV You don’t have to be a fiction writer to hear voices in your head. Friends, family, and the enemy all have an opinion on what…
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How to Partner With God for Your Best 2025
Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen. Ephesians 3:20-21 NIV Have you considered taking on a partner? Whether you work…
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Count Your Blessing: Jesus’s Righteousness In You
You thought I meant blessings, right? No. Blessing. Singular. Only one. November shifts our attention to gratitude. Thankfulness for all we have and for those closest to us. And that’s good. But let’s not stop there. In fact, I want to back up to the One from Whom all blessings flow. Jesus. And not just Jesus, but His…
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3 Ways to Deal with Distractions
Jesus is in the house. Your house. With his friends. At least twelve, but probably more. Do you: Martha, of the famous Mary-and-Martha sister duo in Scripture, committed to B. All the way. If you’re not familiar with Martha’s story, here’s the account from Luke 10:38-42: As Jesus and his disciples were on their way, he came…
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How to Hit the Pause (Pawse) Button: Reconnecting
Every afternoon, Blaze, my Belgian Malinois, appears with his toy. He dumps his ball into my lap and onto my current project. I set it on the floor. He picks it up. Lap. Floor. Lap. Floor. His brown eyes plead. Play with me. He just wants to be together. What an invitation. No hidden agendas. No expectations. …
Read More How to Capture Your (and Your Kid’s) Complaints
We take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ. 2 Corinthians 10:5 NIV As summer approaches, what do you plan to capture? Moments with growing kids? Memories with friends and family? How about thoughts? No, not the ones you add to the to-do list before you forget. Out-of-bound thoughts. Like complaints. Complaints are…
Read More How Much More: Understanding God’s Love for You
“If you, then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good gifts to those who ask him!” Matthew 7:11 NIV How much more! Can you see the look on Jesus’ face as He makes His case? Why do we struggle to believe Him? Or is it…
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Holy Habits: How to Set Goals with God in Mind
I spent the end of December reviewing 2023’s goals and praying about 2024. Just as a morning quiet time with God sets the tone for the day, so fasting and prayer prepares me for the coming year. In James 4:15 NIV, James advised believers to set their goals with God in mind, “Instead, you ought…
Read More How to Endure Hardship Like a Soldier—Spiritually
“Endure hardship with us like a good soldier of Christ Jesus. No one serving as a soldier gets involved in civilian affairs—he wants to please his commanding officer.” 2 Timothy 2:3-4 NIV Three days after graduating from college, our oldest left for the Navy’s boot camp in Great Lakes, Illinois. When we saw him eight…
Read More How to Keep Dismay at Bay
“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” Isaiah 41:10 NIV Dismay. The word caught my eye as did God’s instructions through Isaiah, “do not be.” “Overwhelm” or “anxiety” may be more familiar…
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