Can You Serve God With An Ordinary Job?
April 24th, 2015

Can You Serve God With An Ordinary Job?

Christina Miller

We all want to do something purposeful with our lives. But for many of us, this proves to be more challenging than we had anticipated. The job market prevents us from starting a meaningful career. We complete a degree only to realize we chose the wrong field. We lack ...

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Prayers for Loving Hard-to-Love Friends
April 16th, 2015

Prayers for Loving Hard-to-Love Friends

Nicholas Hemming

Sometimes, my friends help me experience joy and fulfillment; other times, they lead me to experience the opposite of joy and fulfillment. When connecting with friends who bring frustration and despair into our relationship, my patience often wears thin, my ability to listen diminishes and my sense ...

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3 Bible Verses for When You Feel Judged By Others
April 14th, 2015

3 Bible Verses for When You Feel Judged By Others

Nicholas Hemming

As I walk through my daily routine—wake up, head to work, run errands, return home—I expose myself to opinions, judgments and perceptions from a wide range of people. But entirely too often, as I carry the weight of these judgments, I allow the opinions of others to dictate my ...

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Prayers For When Marriage Feels Harder Than You Expected
April 11th, 2015

Prayers For When Marriage Feels Harder Than You Expected

Nicholas Hemming

Every marriage has its moments. You accidently exceed the monthly budget, and your spouse feels frustrated and discouraged. Your spouse shares a thought about your in-laws and, no matter how hard to try to brush off the comment, you can’t help but engage in an argument. Often, lofty ...

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5 Prayers for Dealing with Difficult Relationships in the Workplace
April 7th, 2015

5 Prayers for Dealing with Difficult Relationships in the Workplace

Sarah Ortiz

The workplace is a great place to build relationships. On average, you spend 40 hours per week with your colleagues, an investment of time and energy that often leads to long-lasting professional connections, friendships and even romantic relationships. But as time progresses, workplace relationships can become very stressful. ...

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Prayers For When You Disappoint Your Children
March 31st, 2015

Prayers For When You Disappoint Your Children

Sarah Ortiz

I always had a vision in my head of the type of mother I would become. I would have the patience of a saint, tell elaborate bedtime stories and whip-up homemade everything. In my spare time (ha!), I’d head up the PTA, hustle Girl Scout cookies, scream the loudest ...

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How Do I Encourage A Loved One Who Feels Trapped By Depression?
March 24th, 2015

How Do I Encourage A Loved One Who Feels Trapped By Depression?

Nicholas Hemming

For those caught in the darkness of depression, feelings of hopelessness and despair often overtake feelings of joy and fulfillment. Positive thoughts often yield to negative opinions. And the joy of company—of spending meaningful time with friends and family—often washes away, leaving the victim feeling alone and discouraged. ...

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Prayers for Hurting Families
March 19th, 2015

Prayers for Hurting Families

Nicholas Hemming

The home often symbolizes a place of comfort, warmth and solitude. Yet so often, families carry burdens that feel insurmountable, from separation and divorce to constant conflict and unmet expectations. What we envision as a place of safety and security often feels like a place of hurt and hostility. ...

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