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The Idea of Perfection
Perfection is something we all strive for. Perfect hair, perfect clothes, perfect life. Yet, it is something we fail to reach over and over again. We compare ourselves to others, setting standards we cannot hope to attain because we think they’ve reached perfection and, therefore, so can we. But it’s all a lie! Just because…
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Mindset + Faith = Freedom
In my last post I focused on the future, on the habits which will shape who we become. I stand by what I said because I truly believe it is in the process of becoming who we want to be that we become who we should be. I said then that the future seemed dark…
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Where will you be in ten years?
Recently, I was listening to a sermon by Craig Groeschel on resetting your routine, and honestly, it was exactly what I needed to hear, as challenging as it was. The first question that challenged me was: where will you be in ten years? Honestly, it’s a question I’ve never particularly liked because who am I…
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Forgiveness: What You Need To Know
The concept of forgiveness is something we all struggle with, especially as Christians. We often question whether God truly forgives us, and when we inevitably sin again, we may try to hide from Him, thinking there’s no way He could forgive us again. However, forgiveness is integral to life, and we must learn to accept…
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‘Love Does’: Lessons from Bob Goff
Not long ago, I finished this gem of a book, and I must say not only is it an easy read but an inspirational one. From page one, I had to grab a notebook and pen because it is filled with such good stuff. I highly recommend you read it for yourself, but I’ll share…
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Authenticity – What does the bible say about it?
The world tells us to look within and find our authentic selves. To listen to our hearts and who it says we are, and what we should be doing with our lives. To follow a way of life that gives us the most pleasure and always makes us happy. Even as Christians, it is all…
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Storytime: How God lifted me out of misery
I stumbled upon this quote a while ago. I can’t remember the date or where I found it, but I distinctly remember how I felt. Sitting there, I thought, “This is me!” and not in a good way… “Unhappiness is not knowing what we want and killing ourselves to get it.” – Don Herold. At…
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The Power of Gentleness
I was inspired recently by the verse below, and it made me think about how often we respond in a sarcastic tone when we are unhappy or worse, shout and insult. We are by no means perfect beings, but shouldn’t we be striving to be? Sure, we cannot be perfect because of sin, but Jesus…
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Discovering You: A Review
There is a quote by Elisabeth Elliot that perfectly sums up the aim of this book. “In order to learn what it means to be a woman, we must start with the One who made her”. Discovering You aims to help you find out your God-given identity by looking to His Word. When I started…
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‘Plugged In’: Key Points on Faith and Culture
I admit I didn’t find Plugged In the easiest of reads, but it is packed with helpful information. I took many notes when reading this book, and I will share with you what I feel are the key pieces of information. Plugged In is Daniel Strange’s attempt at connecting faith with culture in a way…
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