Peyton Garland
iBelieve Editor
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For the Mom Who Feels She Only Deserves a Lousy Participation Trophy
[My son] loves me for being. Even being imperfect. And I think I’ll take that little participation trophy and, daresay, place it on the mantel with anxious pride.Tuesday, December 26, 2023
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5 Things Christians Should Consider about Surrogacy
The first commandment God gave to His beloved creation was simple: "God blessed them and said to them, 'Be fruitful and increase in number; fill the earth and subdue it. Rule over the fish in the...Monday, December 11, 2023
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10 Destructive Phrases We Must Stop Speaking to Ourselves
God adores a repentant heart not because he craves control but because nothing bolsters his joy more than when we are free of sin and shame.Wednesday, December 6, 2023
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A Few Not-So Stereotypical Thoughts on OCD
OCD is much heavier than its stereotype, and I would like to honor sufferers and their loved ones by breaking down the different Intrusive Thought categories and dismantling common OCD...Thursday, October 12, 2023
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5 Signs God Is Closing a Door
While it's crucial to know when God is opening a door, allowing us to step into a new family role, church leadership position, or untapped adventure, it's just as important to know when God is...Friday, September 15, 2023
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5 Reasons I'll Stop Reading Your Christian Fiction Book
I’m an editor, freelance writer, and author, but I’m also a believer. My faith finds itself in all materials I write–even social media posts. I think it’s hard for anyone who loves the Lord to not...Monday, August 21, 2023
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My Reckoning with Fundamentalism
Whether you were a “fundy” or are simply curious about this unique denomination within the Christian faith, it would be my honor to share a few things about fundamentalism that, after wrestling...Wednesday, June 21, 2023
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3 Ways to Make Long-Distance Friendship Last
After all, love is only love when it faces hard things and chooses to endure for the sake of someone deemed more important than self.Saturday, June 10, 2023
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Thoughts on the Swimsuit Modesty Debate
It feels as though there’s a constant sacrifice: giving up your convictions or surrendering to a style that’s anything but aesthetically appealing.Wednesday, May 24, 2023
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How to Get Back into Church
Just show up as a human. God expects nothing more. God wants nothing more.Tuesday, May 9, 2023
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To the Woman Who Knows It's Time to Walk Away
Whether you're married, engaged, or dating, Christ never called us to live in lovelessness.Tuesday, May 2, 2023
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"I Go to a Bible Church" – The Subtle Danger of This Trending Phrase
...as this trendy idea of “I don’t go to a denominational church; I go to a Bible church” picks up speed, I would like to slow down and reflect on some of the tacky, duck-and-dodge agendas that can...Monday, April 24, 2023
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Dr. Charles Stanley, Legendary Atlanta Pastor, Broadcaster and Author, Dies at 90
Dr. Charles Frazier Stanley passed away at age 90 on Tuesday morning, April 18th, 2023.Tuesday, April 18, 2023
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"Thoughts and Prayers Are Useless to Dead Children" — But
Change requires laying down our pride, comfort, and all we’ve ever known to become someone we don’t know, someone who lives in a future outside our control, and we’re often far too scared to be so...Monday, April 3, 2023
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The 5 Love Languages - Chores Edition
While vacuuming or doing the dishes might not seem to fit into any love language category, when we take time to keep an orderly, comfortable house for one another, we are cultivating a home, and...Thursday, March 23, 2023
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5 Signs God Is Closing a Door
This is gray territory, as there is not a single commandment or red block of New Testament scripture that spells out blatant signs God is closing a door.Friday, January 13, 2023
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To the Women Who Aren't Moms (Now or Ever)
In short, our purpose never relies on human precepts. Even the churchy kind. Our purpose resides in a God who loves to step outside the norm to change the world for the better.Monday, January 9, 2023
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Pope Benedict XVI Dies at Age 95
The Pope Emeritus, Benedict XVI, passed away on Saturday, December 31, 2022, in Vatican City at age 95.Saturday, December 31, 2022
