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How a Broken Mirror Broke My Illusion of Control
I recently wrote about why letting go of control and giving it to God is difficult. I wrote that piece to explore the connection between our understanding of God’s character and our ability…
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God is Healing in Unexpected Ways
Driving to school drop-off with my kids this morning, I turned on the radio to the local Christian station. The song I heard was a familiar but troubling one. The beat and melody…
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Why Letting Go and Letting God Take Control is Difficult (and How to Start Today)
I sat strapped into a plastic seat. In front of me was nothing but air. The view of the Smoky Mountains dressed in autumn finery would’ve been an enjoyable one if I wasn’t…
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When a Prayer of Surrender Brings Freedom
At the beginning of this year, my church encouraged us to pause, reflect on the past year, and consider the year ahead. The congregation looked down at a list of printed questions as…
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Dealing With Discouragement: How to Handle Criticism
One morning I sat on the couch watching my son play with cars when I glanced down and saw my phone lit up with a notification. An email. Two weeks earlier I hit…
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Discerning the Voice of God: Is the Holy Spirit Speaking?
Last week, I listened to a pastor at my church give a sermon on biblical community. My hand flew across a page as I scribbled down the jewels of wisdom he shared. Then…
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Finding Peace When You Can’t Find Your Calling
Aren’t you tempted to envy people who have known what they want to do with their lives since childhood? Maybe you are one of those people, but I'm certainly not. Even though I’ve…
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The Art of Living in Biblical Peace: A Book Review of The Path to Peace
As a student, I loved math. Once I learned a concept, I could follow the process and calculate the right answer. The task involved no guesswork. I simply followed the steps, repeated the…
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Want to Journal? 5 Reasons It’s Difficult to Begin
Last week at Bible study, one of the women mentioned her habit of writing out prayers, thoughts, and events. Another woman asked, "Can you tell me more about your journal? What do you…
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How to Make Peace With Uncertainty
Last month, I sat down to watch Survivor for the first time. The show is in its forty-second season, so the answer to your question is yes, apparently I have been living under…
