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Sister, Press On (Hope for the Discouraged)

There are a lot of hard things going on in the world right now, not to mention the challenges many of us are facing personally. How do we press on when we’re feeling down and discouraged? Let’s look at God’s Word for some powerful truth and HOPE.

Fighting Lust with the Power of Gratitude

When I was a teen girl, I remember having moments where I viewed God’s boundaries for sexual purity as a bit…well — annoying. Striving for purity in my heart and mind wasn’t easy, and I struggled to keep my thoughts pure. I would find myself grumbling in my heart about how tough the single life […]

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15 Amazing Things You Can Thank God for Today

Life on earth is a far cry from perfect. In fact, it can often feel overwhelmingly negative at times. In my own life, I’m tempted to focus on the things that go wrong more than the things that go right. I find myself zeroing in on the negative stuff until my sight turns into a […]

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The Hardest Things to Be Thankful For

The Holiday Season can be one of the happiest seasons for some of us and the most difficult seasons for others of us. Instead of allowing your circumstances to dictate your holidays, be intentional to cultivate gratitude. Be intentional to choose joy even in the midst of hardship. Be intentional to think of others even […]

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Overcoming the Comparison Trap

When I, Bethany, was 19 years old, I was given a reliable old car to drive. Immediately I started comparing myself and my car to other girls with newer cars. Comparison left me feeling ungrateful and discontent.  Once I surrendered my need to measure up to others, I was able to enjoy the car that […]

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Five Ways to Draw Closer to God When He Feels Far Away

Written by: Lauren Palmer I was sitting at the table across from my best friends at our favorite coffee shop. I hadn’t seen my friends for a while, so we spent some time catching up on all the news going on in our lives. I wanted to have a good time with my friends, but for […]

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