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July 9th, 2015

4 Bible Verses for Restoring Your Self-Esteem

Lynn Elwell

I grew up imprisoned by low self-esteem; I hated myself so much I often felt suicidal. By nature, I am anxious, introverted and critical (especially toward myself). On top of these tendencies, I spent years living in a broken home with a mentally ill mom and a great deal ...

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July 7th, 2015

How Do You Find A Silver Lining in the Midst of Despair?

Nicholas Hemming

Every cloud has a silver lining, they say. If you look hard enough—and think positive thoughts—youre bound to uncover happiness in the midst of despair. But what happens when your cloud looks perpetually gray? When youre desperately searching for a healthy outlook, but only feel downtrodden and defeated? ...

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July 3rd, 2015

Where Is God In Your Troubles?

Christina Miller

What has tested your faith? Joblessness? Loss of a loved one? A dream that never materialized? An intellectual question you couldn’t resolve? These are situations that push us to re-evaluate our beliefs and make us wonder if we can really trust God. Sometimes they make us want to throw ...

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July 2nd, 2015

5 Bible Verses For When Life Comes Crashing Down

Nena Podbury

I just can’t catch a break! Have you ever experienced a season when you’ve been hit with hard circumstance after hard circumstance? Just when life couldn’t get any worse… WHAM …you get slammed with another challenging situation. You feel as if everything has ...

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June 30th, 2015

4 Bible Verses For Your Job Search

Paris Lofaro

Six months ago, my roommate began the frightening journey of a new job search. Her company announced their departure from New York City; they were purchased by a larger company and planned to relocate to Miami. This was quite a shock to many of her New York City-based coworkers, ...

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June 26th, 2015

4 Bible Verses For When You Feel Friendless

Nicholas Hemming

According to the esteemed Myers-Briggs test, I am a natural introvert. I feel overwhelmed in large groups, process the majority of my thoughts internally and prefer to start (and end) my day with alone time. But by nature, I also crave friendship and community. I long for ...

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June 25th, 2015

4 Misconceptions About Forgiving Others

Randy Petersen

Somebody jostles you on the street and says, “sorry!” You could lash out at their carelessness, but instead you say, “no problem.” Have you really forgiven that person? Forgiveness can be a wonderful thing, but it’s often misunderstood. In the Lord’s Prayer, we ask God to ...

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June 23rd, 2015

5 Prayers For When You Feel Unlovable

Nick Seders

I am my own worst critic. Any mistake, significant or not, triggers a slew of self-deprecating murmurs and thoughts. Even when said in humor, every word is meant—every word is felt. I then arrive (all too easily) at this awful, unbiblical conclusion: “I am neither admirable nor likable. How ...

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4 Bible Verses for Restoring Your Self-Esteem

How Do You Find A Silver Lining in the Midst of Despair?

Where Is God In Your Troubles?

5 Bible Verses For When Life Comes Crashing Down

4 Bible Verses For Your Job Search

4 Bible Verses For When You Feel Friendless

4 Misconceptions About Forgiving Others

5 Prayers For When You Feel Unlovable

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