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.
Read MoreWho 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.
Read MoreThe story behind Melissa McLaughlin’s new book, The Whole Bible Devotional. A guest blog on Shining the Light this week.
Read MoreLet’s keep our sights on Jesus and shining his light, not judging those around us.
Read MoreJust like glitter, pain, unforgiveness, or self-condemnation can be hard to wash away. But with God, even the glitter washes away.
Read MoreOn 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.
Read MoreAs 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.
Read MoreThis year, instead of making resolutions, I’m keeping things simple and focusing instead on prioritizing my relationship with God above all.
Read MoreConsidering a leap of faith? Know that God will provide your wings somehow, someway.
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