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Are You a Practicing Christian
Have you ever heard someone describe another person as a “practicing Catholic”? By this is meant that said person is living out the practical application or following the religious rituals of the religion to which he belongs. We don’t often hear someone called a...
How to Deal with Discouragement
Have you ever started to see progress in a great work for God, only to be hit with discouragement soon after?
What Is Your Part on the Wall?
Have you ever gone to your church and wondered what it was all about? Perhaps you have been raised attending church, so it has always been a part of your life. Still, you may have wondered before what the purpose of the church is and what your part is in it. From...
How to Pray Like Nehemiah
What do you think of when you think of Nehemiah’s story? You probably picture a man of initiative and bold action. Prayer is probably one of the words that comes to mind. When we are introduced to Nehemiah in chapter 1, we quickly become acquainted with Nehemiah’s...
5 Warning Signs That Social Media Is Harming Your Mental Health
Five years ago, I deleted my Instagram account and I’ve been much happier ever since. Now, full disclosure, I do have a Twitter account and a LinkedIn account that I barely use. However, those are the only two social media platforms I use, and I don’t even touch those...
Short-sighted or Surrendered?
The very definition of short-sighted is allowing some new situation to shake our belief in the God who has proven Himself again and again.
Patience Makes Perfect
I’ve never thought of myself as a patient person. I’m a restless soul. It seems that just as the next season is about to show up, I’ve been ready for a few weeks. Whenever the scenery changes, whether a new state, a new coffee shop, or a new park to visit, my soul...
Are You Overcome or an Overcomer?
“Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.” Romans 12:21