How to Find the Joy You Want When Life is Hard
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How to Find the Joy You Want When Life is Hard

Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles of any kind come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy.  James 1:2 This is how Jesus’ half brother, James, began his letter to Christian Jews who had scattered to other parts of the Mediterranean world because of persecution. Can you imagine? Other translations say… Consider it nothing…

Psalms to Pray When You Feel Like Something is Missing
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Psalms to Pray When You Feel Like Something is Missing

If you feel like something is missing right now, you’re not alone. I think most of us feel like we’re experiencing an unending cycle of missing out. We’re missing… time with loved ones. going to school. going to work and having a steady income. weddings, graduations, birthdays, and group celebrations. coffee and visiting with friends….

When You Want Stronger Faith – Pray Jesus’ Truth
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When You Want Stronger Faith – Pray Jesus’ Truth

What do you do when life is uncertain and you are struggling with feelings of vulnerability? It’s interesting to be living at a time of collective uncertainty. But the truth is … everyone experiences that vulnerable feeling from time to time. I can’t tell you how often I’ve thought about the words spoken by the…

5 Verses to Pray When You are Afraid of the Unknown
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5 Verses to Pray When You are Afraid of the Unknown

It’s hard, isn’t it? Delving into the unknown. Waiting and wondering. At the moment, it’s hitting us all. People all over the world are watching and listening … uncertain about what the future will bring. It’s really no different than usual. It’s just that this time we have a common subject. But every day, all…

Powerful Verses You Need to Pray Over Your Spouse
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Powerful Verses You Need to Pray Over Your Spouse

I’m a good student … someone who has always believed that information helps me achieve my goals and helps my relationships. So, whenever we faced a challenge in our marriage or family, I went searching for information that would “fix” the problem. I’ve read countless self-help books … books on personality types and love languages…

Things to Avoid When You Want a Strong Marriage
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Things to Avoid When You Want a Strong Marriage

I believe every couple believes their wedding day is just the first day of decades of marital bliss. They’ve found their soulmate … the person who “completes” them and they just know this is the start of their happily ever after. Then the honeymoon ends and reality hits. Paul wrote the following about marriage… Submit…