Lia Martin
Contributing Writer
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7 Loving Truths Every Single Mom Needs to Hear
In a perfect world, every child has two parents to share the load of raising and loving them. But life, as we all know, isn’t perfect.Family life comes with surprises, tragedies, or changes, that...Friday, March 15, 2024
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10 Christian Podcasts to Give You Hope and Peace This Year
The Bible tells us to bring our prayers and petitions before God and he will give us peace. So, every morning, podcasts, such as the ones listed, are helpful in finding the words that will focus...Tuesday, October 3, 2023
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5 Beautiful Holy Saturday Prayers to Prepare for Easter
Holy Saturday marks a critical turning point in Jesus’ journey that began on Palm Sunday and continued through the Last Supper, his brutal crucifixion, and into glorious resurrection.Wednesday, March 22, 2023
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10 Life Skills Your Kids Need to Know before They Leave the House
To parents, few phrases can chip away at self-confidence as surely as “life skills you should teach your kids.” The words life, should, and kids...all packed together in one phrase...can cause some...Monday, January 30, 2023
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7 Essential Qualities to Look for in a Godly Man
If we search through examples of God’s love in the Bible, we can piece together a reflection of him. Here are 7 qualities in a godly man worth seeking.Wednesday, February 2, 2022
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6 Problems with Being a Legalistic Parent
For parents, it’s tough to look under the hood to see if legalism is lurking, because parenting seems like such a mission-critical “job” assigned by God.Keeping our kids safe can feel like a...Monday, January 31, 2022
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5 Warnings Signs You're Doing Too Much as a Mom
Let’s instead try quieting the replay of criticism from those around you (who also may be frazzled by overload), and lovingly self-confront in pursuit of peace and joy.Wednesday, January 19, 2022
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How to Embrace Childlike Faith as an Adult
We may advance in years, but we are still the apple of his eye. He knows every hair on our heads, and he rejoices over us in song (Zephaniah 3:17). Faith in a love this deep requires a childlike...Thursday, May 6, 2021
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11 Healing Prayers for Broken Hearts
Living is sometimes painful. Loving? Even more so. Sure, lots of our busy days are full of peace, joy, and togetherness; but pain is part of the package. It’s promised to us in the Bible.As...Wednesday, May 5, 2021
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Are There Benefits to Forming Prayer Circles?
It’s not hard to start a prayer circle. Just ask one friend, and then another. And remember, circles require no shape, or even numbers, or even a big number. Prayer is the purpose.Wednesday, April 7, 2021
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How Does the Parable of the Unforgiving Servant Relate to Us Today?
What Jesus wants us to know from this parable is this: what God graciously supplies, we are empowered—and expected—to share.Thursday, March 11, 2021
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14 Beautiful Easter Scriptures to Give You Hope for a New Life in Christ
As you celebrate Christ’s consummate gift of reconciliation, may you feel his presence in this collection of Easter Scriptures. Better than any basket full of goodies, the selected Scriptures...Thursday, March 4, 2021
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"Let He Who Is Without Sin Cast the First Stone" Meaning of John 8:7
When Jesus said, "let he who is without sin cast the first stone," he declared something powerful that still speaks loud and clear today. Something that speaks to us as if we’re standing with the...Thursday, March 4, 2021
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5 Powerful and Personal Prayers for Spiritual Healing
We are not “our own” or on our own. And when our spirit is battle-weary, we can pray for God’s supernatural healing.Monday, February 22, 2021
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Should All Christians Celebrate Lent?
And although Easter honors the pinnacle proof of God’s great love, he doesn’t require our specific holidays or any of our manmade rituals. He does, however, desire you to set yourself apart for...Friday, February 19, 2021
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How to Have Childlike Faith as an Adult
God speaks to us through his own Son, that we are his children, even as adults. Jesus was willing to humble himself so that you could see God’s plan to raise us up from despair. And he encourages...Friday, February 12, 2021
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4 Refreshing Prayers for Energy When You're Feeling Burnt Out
When burnout threatens to steal your joy, open yourself to God’s energy in prayer. Claim even the smallest space of prayer time as your personal sabbath.Thursday, February 11, 2021
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5 Powerful Ways Jesus Still Heals Today
Anyone familiar with Jesus’ ministry in the New Testament knows that he didn’t withhold his power to heal. In fact, the many miracles he publicly performed were proof of his promise to overcome.On...Sunday, February 7, 2021
