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How to Ignite Your Faith When You Feel Spiritually Stagnant
We’re driving through farm country when I hear my little boy singing with the radio in the backseat, “I gotta get that fire, fire back in my bones.” He’s three, and he’s not easy to understand, but I hear him loud and clear. His words get me thinking. I want to be a woman of fiery faith. Maybe you want to learn how to ignite your faith in a dry season, too. You are in the right place. The idea of fiery faith lingers in my mind for days after our moment in the car. I consider it as I sit by the sliding glass door in the early morning…
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15 Inspiring Bible Verses About Goals and Dreams
We were just beginning to climb out from beneath the weight of an oppressive winter storm when another cold front blew in. I stared out the window and decided it was a good time to set some goals that would help me endure the long winter weeks ahead. I began by pulling out my Bible as I made a list of Bible verses about goals and dreams. Today, I’ll share these Scriptures with you as we talk about setting goals. We’ll also talk about how to avoid turning goals into idols in our lives. Be sure to read to the end of today’s post for a free devotional eBook that…
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14 Ways to Cultivate a Deeper Relationship With God
White light breaks through smoky billows of fog. Climbing out of bed, I admire the scene out the window and ask God to help me be more aware of his presence throughout the upcoming day. I’ve been seeking a deeper relationship with God over the past few months. I know that going deeper includes becoming more aware of what he is doing around me. Sadly, I tend to overlook his presence as I push through my days on autopilot. This is not how I want to live. I’m tired of rushing through my moments, wishing away long days, and living in survival mode. How to Have a Deeper Relationship With…
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10 Hope-Filled Bible Verses About Pain and Suffering
The season’s first skiff of snow greeted us with the dawn. I stood at the window with an aching heart. It had been a tough season. Pulling out my Bible, I began searching for hope-filled Bible verses about pain and suffering. As I read God’s Word, peace flooded me. I found comfort, hope. Perhaps you need this today as well. Today, I’m sharing these Bible verses about pain and suffering. Be sure to read to the end of today’s post for a free devotional eBook for times of suffering. Bible Verses About Pain and Suffering Friend, do you feel like you’re alone in your suffering? Despite your feelings, you are…
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How to Love Yourself: 15 Ways
Nearly ten years ago, I wrote a blog post titled “Go Ahead and Wear Your Fat Pants: How to Love Yourself Just the Way You Are.” It was a post about extending grace to ourselves and being kind to ourselves. Today, we’ll have a similar conversation. We’ll look at how to love yourself, exploring 15 practical ways to be less self-critical and more loving. How to Love Yourself: 15 Ways We live in a culture that is steeped in judgment and permeated with criticism. Learning to love ourselves doesn’t come easily; we need to intentionally swim against the current of the culture surrounding us. Here are some practical tips for…
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15 Bible Verses About Transformation
Scripture has a great deal to say about renewal and transformation. Today, we’ll explore 15 Bible verses about transformation as we seek to align our hearts with God’s heart. We’ll also discuss four practical ways to let God transform our minds. Be sure to read to the end of today’s post for a free devotional eBook about letting God transform our hearts and minds. Let’s start by turning to God’s Word as we study these Bible verses about transformation. 15 Bible Verses About Transformation Here’s what Scripture says about being transformed by God. Bible Verses About Transformation 1. Romans 12:2 ESV Do not be conformed to this world, but be…
