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  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
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  10 Things You'll Do in Heaven “Don’t you want to go to heaven when you die?”I remember being asked that question at a time in my life when I was far from Christ. All I could say in response was something like, “Well, I certainly don’t... Mike Leake Nov 22, 2024
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  3 Powerful Lessons from the Movie ‘Bonhoeffer’ Dietrich is a thoughtful and intelligent young man who is driven by a passion for learning and a desire to impact the world.So, when his German homeland becomes embroiled in financial and political turmoil,... Michael Foust Nov 22, 2024
• 6 Songs in the Bible That Express Thanksgiving Many songs and hymns that we sing in church or listen to convey our gratitude to the Lord. We may find ourselves singing “Count Your Blessings” or “Old 100th” when we want to give thanks for what God has... Sophia Bricker Nov 22, 2024
• 7 Ways to Include Stepchildren in Christmas Traditions I grew up in a big Italian family. My Nana cooked and prepared for weeks before Christmas Eve. When I became a stepmom, I thought I'd carry on that tradition and share it with my stepsons. However, they... Laura Petherbridge Nov 21, 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 21, 2024
• 5 Things the Bible Reveals about Eternity in Heaven There’s nothing like the loss of a loved one to get a person thinking about what heaven is like and what their loved one might be experiencing. Sometimes, the holidays can bring such musings around, too,... Elizabeth Delaney Nov 21, 2024
• 7 Ways to Prepare Your Heart for Christmas after Losing a Loved One Christmastime can bring mixed feelings into the hearts of many. Personally, I love Christmas; however, painful memories walk alongside this holiday. Ever since my mom passed away, Christmas has not been the... Vivian Bricker Nov 21, 2024
• 5 Ways to Build a Legacy of Faith in Your Family As parents, we spend years guiding and nurturing our children, but our roles shift in ways we couldn't have imagined when they become adults. No longer nearby for daily advice or comfort, we're left with a... Rachel Wojo Nov 21, 2024
• 10 Ways Grandparents Can Help Their Grandchildren Be Thankful This Thanksgiving We live in a very "me" centered society. The focus on "what I want" or "I need" is always the center of attention. Comparing ourselves to others who seem perfect can be easy and lead to feeling inadequate.... Carrie Lowrance Nov 20, 2024
• 7 Ways to Celebrate Advent Together as a Married Couple Advent comes from the Latin word "adventus," which means "coming." In the 4th and 5th centuries, Advent was a time of preparation for the baptism of new Christians. Christians would spend 40 days in prayer... Amanda Idleman Nov 19, 2024
• 6 Prayers of Comfort to Help Those Grieving during the Christmas Season I remember clearly the first Christmas I faced without my mother. It was Christmas of 2016. She had passed a little over two months ago, and the grief was overwhelming. My emotions were all over the... Vivian Bricker Nov 19, 2024