When hard times come, it can feel almost impossible to persevere. But there is hope. I have been focusing on these five practices in my hard days, and God is helping me through. Maybe these will help you too.
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Look at the Blessing Right Around You
Sometimes I walk through the day without looking closely. Some of the people in Israel during Jesus’s time missed looking closely too—and they missed recognizing the Messiah. How can we behold the beauty in our daily lives and God, who is at work?
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When Dad Died
When my earthly father died, my world shifted. How do I begin to live fatherless? Through the years, God has been teaching me more about himself as I learn—and limp—through knowing God as my father. Read about my journey in this article I wrote for Fathom Magazine.
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3 Ways to Prepare to Encounter God This Easter
This Easter feels like a strange holy day. It can be hard to feel like we are entering a sacred celebration, when we literally can roll out of bed and enter the worship service in front of our screen. But I personally think that maybe this Easter can be the most sacred yet—if we prepare to encounter God in the sanctuaries of our homes. Here’s three ways to prepare.
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Videos for Kids During At-Home Educating
Sometimes kids watching videos is a helpful way for parents to attend to necessary tasks. Here are some educational or uplifting options for pre-K and grade-school kids.
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3 Steps Toward Peace Instead of Panic
Right now the coronavirus has pushed many of us into places of fear, anxiety, or panic. Even in the lonely space of social distancing, I believe we can know God’s peace. Here’s how.
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Good Friday Seder Guide (Free Download)
Good Friday is sometimes a day overlooked by resurrection Sunday, but it is a valuable opportunity to reflect and remember. Thus, I created a Good Friday Seder experience to cultivate wonder and connection to Jesus as our Passover Lamb. It’s simple, meaningful, and for all ages. Download your free copy.
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10 FREE Bible Study Tools
Time is short and so are budgets. So, when it comes to investing in tools to study God’s word, we can sometimes feel like we need a side gig just to afford all the books and classes—or hours of time we do not have trying to understand complicated passages and questions. But do not fret! I polled some of my social media friends and put together a list of 10
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How to Connect with God Through Reading the Bible
Opening up the Bible and reading it can sometimes feel confusing. How are we supposed to connect with God by reading an ancient book? But the Bible is God’s word to us. So, here is some help for us to develop a connection with God as we read the Bible.
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Am I Loved? Yes, you are. Here’s how.
Am I loved? That is a question we all ask ourselves—and sometimes we don’t fee like we are. So, we need reminders. Here are 5 ways God shows his extravagant love for us.
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