Kristen Terrette
Crosswalk.com Contributing Writer
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10 Inspiring Quotes to Get You in the Christmas Spirit
Depression peaks during December. Christmastime is known for causing extreme anxiety and worry, which is a physical symptom I feel creeping up on me even now. My dining room table is a wrapping...Saturday, December 9, 2023
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4 Reasons Skin Color Doesn't Matter to God (and it Shouldn't Matter to You)
I hope to do my part in stopping stereotypes and prejudicial judgment in future generations because God doesn't care about skin colors and here are four reasons why we know that's true...Thursday, March 26, 2020
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Your Words Matter: What the Bible Says about a Potty Mouth
Culture says they’re simply words. But is this true? And what does it matter to us as believers?Monday, January 27, 2020
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This One Word Can Overpower the Teen Suicide Epidemic
Adolescent suicide is no longer a fear, but rather an epidemic. If Christians can champion one very powerful word, in the name of Christ, we can begin to defeat the enemy at his game.Tuesday, November 12, 2019
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4 Reasons Why 'Do What Makes You Happy' Culture Is Toxic for Christians
What makes us feel 'happy' isn't always good for us. Happiness is an emotion regulated by our sinful nature. As Christians, we must instead feed our spirt by turning to Jesus. He brings joy and...Tuesday, August 27, 2019
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4 Powerful Life Lessons from the Books of 1 Peter and 2 Peter
Peter may have demonstrated more spiritual growth than any other New Testament character, going from a greatly flawed human to one redeemed and spiritually mature. My jaw drops at Peter’s actions,...Tuesday, June 25, 2019
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10 Ways to Encourage Growth in Your Women's Ministry
Join us for dinner, a message, worship, and mingling in a room full of women. Um, no thank you. I’m always up for food. And, sure, I’ll listen to an inspiring message and...Friday, May 31, 2019
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4 Fresh Ideas for Your Women's Ministry Events
Acts 2:42 says, “They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.” Using this verse as our model along with...Wednesday, April 17, 2019
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10 Ways to Fight Church Burnout
“Sunday’s always coming.” I said those words many times when I was a children’s ministry director. Our staff and volunteers worked tirelessly to prepare for the upcoming Sunday services and...Sunday, December 2, 2018
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10 Reasons to Never Miss a Sunday
Days are short, and we are busy. Carving out time to spend Sundays in a church community may seem impossible. I know because I’ve missed quite a few in my thirty-six years, which is why I’m the...Tuesday, November 13, 2018
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The Most Obscure Bible Verses That Changed My Life
Has a Bible verse ever felt like a splash of cold water to your face as you read it? Or perhaps confused you? This has happened to me more than a few times. I can quote many things Jesus...Wednesday, September 26, 2018
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Who Was Peter in the Bible? Why Was He So Important?
Peter’s life is, perhaps, the greatest redemption story ever recorded.Wednesday, May 30, 2018
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10 Surprising Teachings from Song of Solomon
With so many biblical scholars disagreeing on interpretation, is it any wonder many find Song of Solomon confusing? Some say it’s a drama or musical, and elaborate that there are two or...Tuesday, May 1, 2018
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10 Signs a Bible Study May Need a Reboot
Bible study groups have radically changed my husband’s and my walk with Jesus. Before we joined what our church calls small groups, we’d become stagnant in learning how to live out...Thursday, April 19, 2018
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Why Do I Struggle to Read the Bible Consistently?
When we view reading and learning the Bible as a chore, we won’t enjoy it.Friday, February 16, 2018
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10 Christmas Stories You Should Read Again and Again
Traditions reign during Christmas. Every family has a way of doing all things Christmas-sy. Whether you have a real or fake tree, colored or white lights, serve ham or turkey, are visited by Santa...Thursday, December 14, 2017
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10 Things a Mother-in-Law Wants in a Daughter
I have known my mother-in-law for half of my life. Half of my life. If you buy into the stereotype that says mother-in-laws are intolerable, especially towards their son’s bride, then those words...Monday, September 25, 2017