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Thankfulness: A Year-Round Practice, Not Just a Holiday Tradition category: christian living category: marriage Nov 22, 2024

Let's get real for a moment. Thanksgiving isn't just about stuffing yourself with pumpkin pie and wearing stretchy pants (though those are definitely perks). It's about something much deeper:...

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6 Tips For Hearing God's Voice category: christian living Jul 07, 2024

One of the most frequently asked questions I get as a pastor is, “How do I hear from God?” or “How can I recognize when God is speaking to me?” So, I want to give you a...

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4 Keys To Effective Prayer category: christian living Apr 16, 2024

The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much. James 5:16

Did you know that you have the capacity to change things? The Word says that the effective, fervent prayer of a righteous...

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5 Tips to Win Your Game Of Life category: christian living Apr 12, 2024

(Reposted)

It is March - the month all about basketball (at least in my household). We even have a traveling March Madness trophy amongst our family members. I have yet to win it… maybe this...

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3 Reasons You Should Be Patient category: christian living Feb 05, 2024

Why should we be concerned about building our “patience muscle?” Isn’t it sometimes easier to ask for forgiveness than to react correctly the first time? The truth is patience is...

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How to Be Patient With Others category: christian living Feb 05, 2024

The human experience can be summed up in the phrase, “hurry up and wait.” Life is moving at lightning speed. However, there are times of waiting that feel like they drag on forever -...

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Need More Patience? category: christian living Feb 05, 2024

Raise your hand if you could use more patience in your life! What if we told you that you already have all the patience you need? You might think that’s impossible, but let me explain. 

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Do You Need A Time-Out? category: christian living Feb 05, 2024

Do you remember having to be put into time-out as a child? Or maybe you have disciplined your own kids with the time-out rule.

When my children were little, we had a little blue chair that was used...

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6 Tips For Building a Household of Faith category: marriage category: parenting Feb 05, 2024

We would all agree that building a successful family takes love. But what about faith? Faith sometimes falls by the wayside. However, it is faith that will keep us going when the hard times...

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3 Keys to Intimacy category: marriage Feb 05, 2024

Connection

Relationships are all about the connection between two people. The closeness of that relationship determines the level of connection you experience. For example, you wouldn’t share...

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Communication Tips for a Happily Ever After category: marriage Jan 23, 2024

Does this little scenario sound familiar? 

Woman: Communication is key

Man: What’s wrong?

Woman: Nothing...

We all know that communication is key to any healthy relationship. However,...

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How to Find Your Match Made in Heaven category: marriage Jan 23, 2024

Stop! Don’t get married! Well...at least don’t get married to the wrong person or for the wrong reasons. Have you ever wondered how some people are so lucky in love while you seem to...

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