How Can I Feel Contentment Instead of Envy?
March 27th, 2015

How Can I Feel Contentment Instead of Envy?

Nicholas Hemming

By nature, I am a competitive person. Though I rarely play sports as passionately as I once did, my “combative side” kicks in during subtle competitions: playing board games, comparing hometowns, watching professional sports. But at times, these subtle competitions can take me down a much darker path, turning ...

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4 Bible Verses for Finding Comfort in the Face of Failure
March 26th, 2015

4 Bible Verses for Finding Comfort in the Face of Failure

Nicholas Hemming

I know what it’s like to fear failure. As a classic over-thinker, I often deliberate over outcomes until I’ve exhausted my ability to think clearly. Why? Because I don’t want to fail. I don’t want others to see me in a state of defeat. And more than anything, I ...

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How Can I Find Comfort When Everything Changes?
March 17th, 2015

How Can I Find Comfort When Everything Changes?

Nicholas Hemming

In grade school, I routinely feared the unstructured summer months. New schedules, new responsibilities, new commitments—the “newness” of summer life always unearthed my deepest anxieties, leaving my head spinning as I wrestled with the transition. Once I had fully adjusted to life beyond the classroom, I began preparing for ...

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How can I find peace in the midst of stress?
March 12th, 2015

How can I find peace in the midst of stress?

Nicholas Hemming

Often described as creatures of habit, we walk through our daily lives seeking a familiar rhythm: wake up, brew coffee, drive to work, complete key tasks, drive home, make dinner, prepare for bed—the cycle has become engrained in our minds. Yet with some regularity, this rhythm becomes interrupted ...

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6 Bible Verses to Combat Fear and Anxiety
March 5th, 2015

6 Bible Verses to Combat Fear and Anxiety

Sarah Ortiz

The feeling is undeniable. Seemingly out of nowhere, the dreaded symptoms of anxiety begin to wash over you. You feel helpless as the panic and fear set in, all while you desperately try to convince yourself there is nothing to be afraid of. Your hands sweat and your heart ...

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7 Bible Verses for When Life Seems Hopeless
February 24th, 2015

7 Bible Verses for When Life Seems Hopeless

Sarah Ortiz

There was a season in my life when I was filled with hopelessness. My life was falling apart, and I woke up every day with what felt like the weight of the world on my chest. I had two small children at the time, an infant and a toddler, ...

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5 Bible Verses to Get You Up in the Morning
February 20th, 2015

5 Bible Verses to Get You Up in the Morning

Jennica Stevens

It’s hard to start the morning off right. Whether you’re a morning person up at the crack of dawn, or a night owl who hits the snooze as many times as possible, its a challenge to have the time you need to prepare for the day ahead. Often ...

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5 Bible Verses to Pray When You Go to Bed Worried
February 6th, 2015

5 Bible Verses to Pray When You Go to Bed Worried

Jennica Stevens

It’s 2:00 AM. You went to bed hours ago, but all you’ve been able to do is toss and turn, winding the sheets into a twisted mess. You’ve gotten up to get a drink of water, read a book, counted backwards from 100. But the real reason you can’t ...

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