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Six Tips to Get More Comfortable with Going to Church
Six Tips to Get More Comfortable with Going to Church

The reality is our feelings about church do influence our attendance. If you’re trying hard to go to church and feel more comfortable doing so, here are six ways you can become more emotionally invested in and committed to church attendance.

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Faith, BlogJessica BrodieAuthor Jessica Brodiehow can i stay connected to jesus, connected to the vine, being connected to jesus, what does it mean to bear fruit, john 15, John 15:5-6, John 15:4, how can i tell if something is from God, discerning God's will, how can i keep my soul healthy, soul health, reconciliation, how can God help me move forward, How do I forgive, How can I let go of the past, calm in the storm, balance, emotional balance, purpose, special creation, god created me for a reason, tithe, holding on too tight, love is the most important, Does the bible say love is the most important thing, hope, joy to the world, suffering, despair, grief, illness, virgin mary, humility of mary, faith leap, leap of faith, taking a risk, rumination, how to stop ruminating as a christian, turning 50, aging well, feelings about turning 50, getting older, whole bible, reading the whole bible, whole bible devotiona; Comments
Pulling from Behind
Pulling from Behind

Who is behind you, or next to you, needing a hand up? Who might need a push forward? Turn around and pull someone behind you up with you. We all rise together.

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Faith, BlogJessica BrodieAuthor Jessica Brodiehow can i stay connected to jesus, connected to the vine, being connected to jesus, what does it mean to bear fruit, john 15, John 15:5-6, John 15:4, how can i tell if something is from God, discerning God's will, how can i keep my soul healthy, soul health, reconciliation, how can God help me move forward, How do I forgive, How can I let go of the past, calm in the storm, balance, emotional balance, purpose, special creation, god created me for a reason, tithe, holding on too tight, love is the most important, Does the bible say love is the most important thing, hope, joy to the world, suffering, despair, grief, illness, virgin mary, humility of mary, faith leap, leap of faith, taking a risk, rumination, how to stop ruminating as a christian, turning 50, aging well, feelings about turning 50, getting older, whole bible, reading the whole bible, whole bible devotiona; Comments
Drawing Closer to God through The Whole Bible Devotional
Drawing Closer to God through The Whole Bible Devotional

The story behind Melissa McLaughlin’s new book, The Whole Bible Devotional. A guest blog on Shining the Light this week.

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Faith, BlogJessica BrodieAuthor Jessica Brodiehow can i stay connected to jesus, connected to the vine, being connected to jesus, what does it mean to bear fruit, john 15, John 15:5-6, John 15:4, how can i tell if something is from God, discerning God's will, how can i keep my soul healthy, soul health, reconciliation, how can God help me move forward, How do I forgive, How can I let go of the past, calm in the storm, balance, emotional balance, purpose, special creation, god created me for a reason, tithe, holding on too tight, love is the most important, Does the bible say love is the most important thing, hope, joy to the world, suffering, despair, grief, illness, virgin mary, humility of mary, faith leap, leap of faith, taking a risk, rumination, how to stop ruminating as a christian, turning 50, aging well, feelings about turning 50, getting older, whole bible, reading the whole bible, whole bible devotiona; Comments
A Light so Lovely
A Light so Lovely

Let’s keep our sights on Jesus and shining his light, not judging those around us.

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Faith, BlogJessica BrodieAuthor Jessica Brodiehow can i stay connected to jesus, connected to the vine, being connected to jesus, what does it mean to bear fruit, john 15, John 15:5-6, John 15:4, how can i tell if something is from God, discerning God's will, how can i keep my soul healthy, soul health, reconciliation, how can God help me move forward, How do I forgive, How can I let go of the past, calm in the storm, balance, emotional balance, purpose, special creation, god created me for a reason, tithe, holding on too tight, love is the most important, Does the bible say love is the most important thing, hope, joy to the world, suffering, despair, grief, illness, virgin mary, humility of mary, faith leap, leap of faith, taking a risk, rumination, how to stop ruminating as a christian, turning 50, aging well, feelings about turning 50, getting older Comments
With God, Even the Glitter Washes Away
With God, Even the Glitter Washes Away

Just like glitter, pain, unforgiveness, or self-condemnation can be hard to wash away. But with God, even the glitter washes away. 

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Faith, BlogJessica BrodieAuthor Jessica Brodiehow can i stay connected to jesus, connected to the vine, being connected to jesus, what does it mean to bear fruit, john 15, John 15:5-6, John 15:4, how can i tell if something is from God, discerning God's will, how can i keep my soul healthy, soul health, reconciliation, how can God help me move forward, How do I forgive, How can I let go of the past, calm in the storm, balance, emotional balance, purpose, special creation, god created me for a reason, tithe, holding on too tight, love is the most important, Does the bible say love is the most important thing, hope, joy to the world, suffering, despair, grief, illness, virgin mary, humility of mary, faith leap, leap of faith, taking a risk, rumination, how to stop ruminating as a christian, turning 50, aging well, feelings about turning 50, getting older Comments
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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Faith, BlogJessica BrodieAuthor Jessica Brodiehow can i stay connected to jesus, connected to the vine, being connected to jesus, what does it mean to bear fruit, john 15, John 15:5-6, John 15:4, how can i tell if something is from God, discerning God's will, how can i keep my soul healthy, soul health, reconciliation, how can God help me move forward, How do I forgive, How can I let go of the past, calm in the storm, balance, emotional balance, purpose, special creation, god created me for a reason, tithe, holding on too tight, love is the most important, Does the bible say love is the most important thing, hope, joy to the world, suffering, despair, grief, illness, virgin mary, humility of mary, faith leap, leap of faith, taking a risk, rumination, how to stop ruminating as a christian, turning 50, aging well, feelings about turning 50, getting older Comments
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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Faith, BlogJessica BrodieAuthor Jessica Brodiehow can i stay connected to jesus, connected to the vine, being connected to jesus, what does it mean to bear fruit, john 15, John 15:5-6, John 15:4, how can i tell if something is from God, discerning God's will, how can i keep my soul healthy, soul health, reconciliation, how can God help me move forward, How do I forgive, How can I let go of the past, calm in the storm, balance, emotional balance, purpose, special creation, god created me for a reason, tithe, holding on too tight, love is the most important, Does the bible say love is the most important thing, hope, joy to the world, suffering, despair, grief, illness, virgin mary, humility of mary, faith leap, leap of faith, taking a risk, rumination, how to stop ruminating as a christian Comments
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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Faith, BlogJessica BrodieAuthor Jessica Brodiehow can i stay connected to jesus, connected to the vine, being connected to jesus, what does it mean to bear fruit, john 15, John 15:5-6, John 15:4, how can i tell if something is from God, discerning God's will, how can i keep my soul healthy, soul health, reconciliation, how can God help me move forward, How do I forgive, How can I let go of the past, calm in the storm, balance, emotional balance, purpose, special creation, god created me for a reason, tithe, holding on too tight, love is the most important, Does the bible say love is the most important thing, hope, joy to the world, suffering, despair, grief, illness, virgin mary, humility of mary, faith leap, leap of faith, taking a risk Comments
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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Faith, BlogJessica BrodieAuthor Jessica Brodiehow can i stay connected to jesus, connected to the vine, being connected to jesus, what does it mean to bear fruit, john 15, John 15:5-6, John 15:4, how can i tell if something is from God, discerning God's will, how can i keep my soul healthy, soul health, reconciliation, how can God help me move forward, How do I forgive, How can I let go of the past, calm in the storm, balance, emotional balance, purpose, special creation, god created me for a reason, tithe, holding on too tight, love is the most important, Does the bible say love is the most important thing, hope, joy to the world, suffering, despair, grief, illness, virgin mary, humility of mary, faith leap, leap of faith, taking a risk Comments