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  18 Ways to Make the Most Out of Your Retirement Whether you’re currently retired, or it’s a dream well into the future, you can turn your golden years into ones as fulfilling as your working years had been. Here are 18 ways to make the most out of your... Sarah Hamaker Nov 25, 2024
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  21 Bible Verses About Gratitude and the Power of a Thankful Heart We have a choice every day, to focus on our problems, or to lift our eyes to God. There's great power in gratitude, here's what can happen... Debbie McDaniel Nov 25, 2024
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  Can You Be a Good Christian without Going to Church? It is easier than ever to forgo in-person worship and still feel connected to our Lord. But should we be attending church? Even though technology offers us options, as followers of Christ, are we remiss in...
• What Does it Look Like to Go and Make Disciples Today? Jesus made disciples out of the original twelve apostles by living with them and experiencing life together. He did this in addition to sharing His teachings. Jesus didn’t make them into disciples through a... Aaron D'Anthony Brown Nov 25, 2024
• The $6.2 Million Banana and the True Cost of Thankfulness In a world obsessed with flashy headlines—like a $6.2 million banana taped to a wall—it’s easy to lose sight of what really matters. As Thanksgiving rolls around, it’s a perfect time to refocus on the power... Jim Denison Nov 25, 2024
• Biblical Guidance for Dealing with Critical In-Laws This Holiday Season We bring our insecurities, dysfunction, past hurts, and areas of deception into every encounter, as does everyone with whom we engage. This can lead to misunderstandings and increased hurt. In Matthew 7,... Jennifer Slattery Nov 25, 2024
• 5 Ways to Keep Your Peace This Holiday Season "I just need to get through the holidays," my friend touted. Her words came with a smile, but I knew that underneath her playful tone, she was grappling with all the emotions the holidays tend to invoke. For... Laura Bailey Nov 25, 2024
• 12 Things Pastors Should Make a Habit—and 5 They Shouldn't Some things like appreciating, forgiving, or praising, can and should be done promptly. Others, like bad reviews, "getting something off your chest," or crossing a line—should not. Prayer will help you... Joe McKeever Nov 22, 2024
• 5 Ways to Handle Christmas Disagreements in Your Marriage with Grace My husband and I have officially gone "minimal" with our Christmas decor, and it wasn't easy. For years, I filled every available spot with nativities, Christmas villages, snow globes, and even holiday... Jennifer Waddle Nov 22, 2024
• 20 Festive Ways to Spend One-on-One Time with Your Spouse If you want to make things interesting, decorate the [Christmas] cookies while one spouse is blindfolded and following the other spouse’s instructions!
• 5 Prayers to Pray as You Navigate Family Gatherings This Holiday Season I work as a part-time workplace chaplain, aiming to be a safe place for people to share things that weigh heavily on their hearts. At this time of year, family dynamics are a common source of anxiety and... Laura Bailey Nov 22, 2024
• 10 Ways to Cultivate a Heart of Gratitude When You’re Spending Thanksgiving Alone Thanksgiving is one of the saddest holidays to be alone. There can be any number of reasons why a person finds themself in that situation, but the key to shifting the situation from one of loneliness and... Elizabeth Delaney Nov 22, 2024