Lighthouses are not only beautiful and iconic; they also serve important purposes. Lighthouses warn sailors of rocky and dangerous shorelines, […]
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Mary’s journey, marked by divine intervention and profound responsibility, offers timeless lessons for those navigating life’s uncertainties. For Mary, the
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As humans, we are curious and desire to know everything about what is happening around us. In today’s world, where
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Diets come and go, but when we look to the Bible for insight, we see that God, who made our
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Many schools fail to teach the essential skills needed for future careers and life. They do not adequately prepare students
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Adult children are on their own paths as they navigate life. Many have distanced themselves from their parents, while others
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Most important of all, continue to show deep love for each other, for love covers a multitude of sins. I Peter
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When we treat our work week like we would tend a garden, we stay in the details, and eventually, we
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In the Bible, trials are likened to a refining process. It’s hard to see our friend or loved one going
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Our thoughts often shift between yesterday, today, and tomorrow. The disappointments of yesterday frequently overlap with those of today, particularly
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For many years, Christmas overwhelmed me. The list of expectations seemed endless: gifts, cards, decorations, Christmas activities, shopping, baking, shows,
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Most of us understand the importance of being good neighbors. We relish the opportunity to connect with those living closest
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At the start of the summer, I found myself in the grip of relentless headaches and stomach pains. The severity
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The content discusses the emotional wounds caused by regrets and the steps to heal them. It emphasizes identifying the wounds, seeking guidance, letting go of regrets, forgiving oneself, feeling peace, and giving thanks. The author shares a personal experience and encourages readers to seek healing through prayer and guidance.
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Just as the ocean waves can be intimidating, so can our fears. But if we apply the same strategy by doing a duck dive, we can dive below the crashing waters of fear and anxiety, emerging unscathed on the other side.
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Praying for friends with long-term illnesses can mean the world to your friend. She needs someone who will uplift and
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Our attitude as we teach either helps or hinders our message. What is it like to be humble and make others significant? One way is by listening, being flexible enough to care for needs when they arise, and addressing them more than getting through a lesson. And if need be, stay longer to meet that need.
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Going to church alone as a Christian woman can be intimidating. It’s hard to go alone into a new church
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Our attitude towards family and work affects how much work we can accomplish and the quality of our work. We
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Every Christmas at our church, the children’s department hands each family a Christmas activity bag. In it are all the
Sleepless nights are hard. Getting less sleep or interrupted sleep gets old fast. There’s something wonderful about a good night’s
Family members’ actions and words can change a home’s environment. A peaceful household can have a tremendous impact on the
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Grown children abandoning their mothers is all too prevalent. It is so hard to wait for these prodigals to come
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Parents have options when it comes to school choice, to select the best fit for their family’s educational needs. Choosing
As I woke up during a retreat, I was greeted by a pleasant fragrance wafting around the room. It was
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So how do we keep our faith muscle fit? We have to spend time conditioning our faith, much like we use conditioning in our workouts. For our muscles, stretching keeps them flexible, strong, and healthy, and we need that flexibility to maintain a range of motion in the joints. Likewise, our faith needs stretching to keep flexible and humble, and develop endurance to be a healthy Christ follower.
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Do you find yourself experiencing unexplainable otherworldly activity in your home or workplace? When we are in the middle of a battle or strange circumstance, we have to learn how to cope with that situation until it’s been resolved. The following three truths helped me through tough moments.
For years, I’ve been the mom who drops off her child for classes and either runs errands or waits in
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June is recognized globally as Pride Month, but what if Christians used this month to reflect on and address issues
I’m feeling a bit hesitant about returning to the gym. I am out of shape and will have to work
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When a child leaves home, we have mixed emotions. We are excited for their next stage in life and want
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I recently realized that my age is approaching a number commonly displayed on freeway speed limit signs. A sigh followed
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Choosing to forgive uncovers my heart and exposes misplaced expectations. If someone doesn’t treat us as expected, our feelings get
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Many families are struggling because their savings are dwindling. Your goal may be to guard your savings, or it may
When I opened the front door, my next-door neighbor and a woman living in our neighborhood were having a heated
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It was pouring rain and dark when my husband called me on his way home from work. During our conversation,
Have you asked yourself, “Am I content this Christmas Season?” Christmas time is rarely perfect, that’s not the goal. Contentment
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When asking a friend for prayer, it’s like asking a friend for help. Usually, this is when we’re at the
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Moving can be so exciting. It’s an adventure full of activities, and everything is new. New house, new church, a
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Friends can hurt friends because they’ve been vulnerable with each other by sharing their deepest thoughts and insecurities. In the
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In the dentist’s waiting room, I witnessed a patient being told that all of her bottom teeth would be extracted.
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Being anchored doesn’t take the storm away, but you’ll be secure during the storm. We go through storms. It’s wet, windy, loud, and uncomfortable. Do you have faith in your anchor? Not being assured in your relationship with Jesus or Bible can make you nervous when your storm is extended.
Homeschooling has been a blessing to our family. It has provided decades of learning and togetherness. It is a great
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Prayerful Christians who walk and pray over the land see their area grow and thrive. We need to occupy our
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When a wave of fear hits us, it exposes what we most value. When fear takes over, it is all-consuming.
Dodgers Stadium/PC: Barbara Veronika Photography 22 THINGS TO DO IN SOUTHERNCALIFORNIA FOR FATHER’S DAY Written By Barbara Cast Photography By
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20 Fun things to do in Santa Barbara, California on Mother’s Day. I love these ideas. These are great ideas
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A gloomy room has a dark, dismal feeling to it. You don’t feel joyful, and even the air feels heavy.
Moms have tried all their resources to fix the relationship and fix their hearts. No amount of chocolate could repair the brokenness they feel. They stop fixing, but their hearts are still broken. The Great Physician (God) needs to heal that broken heart.
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In Southern California, sometimes the power companies turn the power off for thousands of customers if so much as a
Good work keeps us occupied with what is good in life. It also keeps us from sin. People were made
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Christmas is filled with yummy treats. But when it’s over, I’m done with all the sweet, rich, heavy stuff. My
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Many devotional books teach a Christian nugget of truth, share a couple of scriptures and end with a prayer. These
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Every Christmas at our church, the children’s department hands each family a Christmas activity bag. In it are all the
Americans are stuck in a major blame game, refusing to take responsibility for their part in the nationwide mess. Blaming
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America be strong. Be brave. We are waking up to a new day of possibilities, where yesterday does not apply
Daughters are close to every mom’s heart. When friends get together, they often share more about what their daughters are
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Did I forget Something? Before my trip, I was busy with activity trying to do laundry and gather belongings to
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It’s time to march forward! We’ve been standing with Christ Jesus these last 9 months watching the folly of our
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Waiting with God These last few months have been particularly hard for Christians. We’ve seen all the terrible decisions that
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Prayer: Dear Jesus, please be with my friend during this time of need. Help her to feel you and your care. Take care of her needs. Increase her faith. In those quiet moments remind her to reach out to you to cry out to you, the lover of her soul. Make her faith secure. Thank you that you love her so much, In Jesus name, Amen
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Homeschooling is a big job. And if we do it k-12, then it’s a long job. So how do you
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God loves to talk. He loves it when we choose to spend time listening to Him. So much fear and
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Vacations for our family have been our way of spending time with family who have moved away. Every once in
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I live in California. For the last year there has been a mass exodus out of this state. Each month
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This is not a time of rejoicing in America nor is it a time of rejoicing around the world. Times
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“We can make our plans, but the LORD determines our steps.“ My goal for this year has been to simplify.
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The drive thru was busy that day. The customer in the car in front of me was receiving several drinks
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Churches are open again in California with some restrictions. For the last year I have watched church from my couch
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I didn’t just wake up one day and decide to start a blog. I bet you didn’t either. But here
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Social Media (such as Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn) have been places for me to communicate for a little more than
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“Driving Miss Daisy” was a popular movie about a woman and her chauffer. In life sometimes we are chauffer to
These past few months have been grueling. Emotionally I find myself somewhere between an ostrich and a lion. Some days
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Housework automations make the household run smoothly. Yes our housework is largely automated because we use machines that basically do
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Homeschooling during the second semester is quite different than the first semester. If it is done right, it can be
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