Even after becoming a Christian, I remained a diehard subscriber to the world's notion that romantic love was the ultimate treasure in the quest for earthly joy and wholeness.
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When I chose to stop attending church at age 19, I had no idea what I was giving up. One of those things was the spiritual growth that only comes through worshipping, praying, learning, and gathering with other Christians.
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Like waves of water and light, our words and actions have consequences. They ripple forward, but thankfully, also backward - all the way to the cross.
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One day during the pandemic, I opened my mailbox, expecting to find the usual junk mail and bills. Instead, I was surprised to see a vase containing lovely miniature daisies and a beautifully written note from a friend.
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Although I have endured some rough seasons, faced with heavy burdens that made gratitude feel elusive, I’ve begun to notice that minor annoyances are more likely to stifle thankfulness in me.
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Although we don't always have control over whether parents (birth or adoptive) are part of our lives or whether we have siblings, a spouse, or children, we can control whether we have and grow friendships.
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Keeping our emotions in check, responding in godly ways, and not being overly swayed by the acted-out feelings of others is critical to a life of peace. But it’s easier said than done.
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