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A simple prayer exercise for when you think Jesus is mad at you
"God is mad at me." “What, sis?” “I’m sure of it. God is mad at me." My friend firmly believed that God was angry with her, and that perception often kept her from talking to God at all, even when she needed him most. I wish I could say this is an isolated belief, but many...
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Jesus stands
It’s hard to hear these words from a friend, but I want to listen. “Suzie, I just can’t call myself Christian anymore. I look around and what I see isn’t what I signed up for." I listen as she spills what led her to this place. One person says this...
31 seconds that can encourage them and totally change you
Can I share something with you that is changing me? On a recent MTST podcast episode, Jason Rovenstine shared how he spent 31 seconds every day encouraging one of his daughters or someone he cared about. That grabbed my attention. It seemed so...
I’m sorry
One of the most powerful phrases we can say is, “I’m sorry." I know this is short today, but it’s something I feel we may have forgotten. A sincere apology, without excuses or trying to fit it in context, can be healing. If they aren’t ready to...
What is God trying to say?
I’ve been trying to shut out the noise with a social media sabbatical. How’s it going, you ask? It’s harder than I thought. My hand reaches for my phone often. I realize how close I keep it, like a companion. On the table. Next to me by the chair....
Christmas TogetHER series: you may be the answer to someone’s prayer
I was 32, a young mama, and battling breast cancer. Cancer had come at an already-hard time. Richard worked 70+ hours a week in our farming business. When we paid our business expenses each month, there was little left to pay ourselves. The...
Christmas TogetHER series: Christmas for your soul
When I saw the clip of the movie, Christmas with The Chosen, tears came. I can’t wait to see this movie. It’s a reminder that God loved us in such a great measure that He sent His Son for us. One joy stealer is taking our eyes off the good news Can...