Living Life with Confidence and Grace
Living Life with Confidence and Grace

On the eve of a milestone birthday, Jessica Brodie reflects on what it means to be alive … and to live life to the fullest with confidence and grace.

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Seven Ways to Stop Rumination from Taking You Hostage
Seven Ways to Stop Rumination from Taking You Hostage

As a woman of faith striving hard to stop negative cycles, here are a few tricks I’ve learned to keep my sights on the positive, instead.

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Six Ways to Prioritize Loving God in the New Year
Six Ways to Prioritize Loving God in the New Year

This year, instead of making resolutions, I’m keeping things simple and focusing instead on prioritizing my relationship with God above all.

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The Wings of Faith
The Wings of Faith

Considering a leap of faith? Know that God will provide your wings somehow, someway.

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The Humility of Mary
The Humility of Mary

Her obedience in the face of the unknown is both inspiring and courageous.

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No Matter the Darkness
No Matter the Darkness

When we journey through the land of suffering, or perhaps simply during this Advent season, we must allow ourselves to long for the light. A guest blog from Dr. Ted Goshorn.

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Yet Still, I Hope
Yet Still, I Hope

Even though waters roar and mountains quake, even when evil is hammering on your door … joy to the world, the Lord is come.

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Love Beyond All
Love Beyond All

Sometimes, symbols help remind us of the deep love that exists between people.

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Releasing My Grip
Releasing My Grip

It took learning how to surrender my crazy-tight grasp on my so-called security to find true liberation.

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