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The Ultimate Summer Reading Guide for Christians

I promised myself this summer that I would take a step back, enjoy the warm air, and catch up on my reading. I’ve had books piling up for the last several months in anticipation of this glorious downtime. As you get ready for the relaxation…
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15 Self-limiting Beliefs Christians Entertain Every Day

If you found out that your friend or neighbor was spreading lies about you, you would be furious, right? But the truth is you likely spend more time and energy trying to dispel lies that others tell than you do the lies you tell yourself. That’s…
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How to Keep Going When You Feel Like You're Going Nowhere

Do you ever have those days where you wonder if God’s promise to you will ever come to pass? Perhaps you’ve heard clearly what He’s called you to do and you’ve done it faithfully, only to feel like you’re toiling in obscurity. Perhaps…
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How To Keep Family Members From Stealing Your Joy

How to Keep Family Members From Stealing Your Joy You’re not responsible for someone else’s behavior. That was an eye opening revelation for me 20 years ago. In the past I would think that I could control someone else feelings and…
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How to Run Your Race and Avoid the Comparison Trap

I have a confession to make: Last Thursday I was on Facebook and I came across a post that was talking about five steps to being a better person. It wasn’t the title that caught my attention, it was the beautiful graphics and professionally…
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3 Things I Learned About Toxic Thinking From My Dogs

3 Things I Learned About Toxic Thinking From My Dogs   Toxic thinking can infect every area of your life. It can contribute to physical ailments, emotional distress, and even damaged relationships.   But dumping toxic…
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6 Signs You Think Too Much

  6 Signs You Think Too Much Do you feel like you have a mind that just won’t shut off? If so, you are not alone—many people who come to me report feeling like they have a broken record playing in their head. God gave…
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How to Train Your Brain to Trust God When Things Go Wrong

Last week, my website got hacked. Every piece of material I’ve ever written was deep within those web walls. It was there one day and the next, poof! Gone.Talk about a horrible feeling. It’s worse than having my purse stolen.   My…
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Where Do Toxic Thoughts Come From?

Where Do Toxic Thoughts Come From? Do you feel like your thoughts spiral out of control? Do the same thoughts circle over and over again in your mind? Thoughts come at us on an average of 60,000 per day—most of them that suck the life…
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How to Have Peace Without Being Passive

How do you get peace when your mind feels like a pinball machine? Pinball may be fun to play in an arcade, but it’s no fun when it feels like each thought is like an out of control ball bouncing around in your head. There is a big misconception…