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How to Activate the Promises of God in Your Life

I have found that there are two schools of thought among Christians when it comes to the promises of God.   One group will doubt that the promises of God apply to them and live a life void of His blessings.   The other…
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“But God, You Promised:” How to Have Faith While You’re Waiting

I was watching an episode of “America’s Funniest Home Videos” with my family when they showed a clip of a little boy, crying at the top of his lungs at his parents. Between his cries, he said, “You said!” over and over again. Apparently,…
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3 Questions to Ask Before Pursuing Your Purpose

Do you long to fulfill a greater purpose in this life? Perhaps you’re tired of conforming to this world’s demands and would love to devote your life to following after what God has created you for.   While every person was created…
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How to Stand Firm in Faith

At one point or another, every Christian struggles in their faith. Even some of the strongest warriors in the bible had wrestling matches with doubt.   Things will happen in life that challenge your faith. The question is not if,…
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Why God Isn’t Answering My Prayers (5 Reasons)

Do you ever feel like God is ignoring you? I remember one cold January morning as I sat on the floor of my bedroom. I had been in prayer for weeks over a house that I wanted to buy. It was a great deal. The price was cut in half since the…
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How to Pray Prayers That Get Answered

Prayer is a crucial part of your relationship with God, yet it’s tempting to neglect this vital communication because it can sometimes feel like your prayers just bounce off the sky. If this is happening to you, you are likely making prayer…
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How to Hug a Porcupine - 3 Steps to Loving Difficult People

Difficult people are all around us. Whether it’s an abrasive coworker, narcissistic boss, or toxic mother, all you need do is throw a stone and you will likely encounter someone difficult. These types of people remind me of porcupines. For…
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How to Trust God Even When You Are Suffering

According to recent data from the US Census Bureau, a woman’s annual earning are on average $9,909 less than her male counterpart. Even after all the years of fighting for equal rights, women find themselves having to work harder to prove…
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3 Consequences of Not Waiting on God

We often hear about the benefits of waiting on God, but what about the consequences of NOT waiting on Him? I confess, patience is not my strongest virtue. I don’t wait well. I am a classic type-A personality who feels that if I’m not…

5 Hindrances to Resting in the Lord

In our fast-paced world, we long for rest. But if you’re like me, when you get the opportunity to rest, it doesn’t feel like rest—it feels like laziness. That’s because we lived in a performance-based world. We’ve been trained to…