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When the Going Gets Tough

When the going gets tough, the tough get going. But where do they go? Our responses to trouble vary as much as we do. When life treats us harshly, be it as a consequence of our choices or not, we really do have options in how we handle it. We can complain. The Bible tells us to bring our worries to God. He cares for us and has shoulders big enough to carry our burdens. (1 Peter 5:7) We can run away from our troubles in an attempt to avoid or deny them. While we may try to...

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Having Courage in Christ

After listening to me whine about being overwhelmed, someone in my recovery group recommended a different word. “Full.” Life can be full. The people, activities and opportunities in any given day, week or month can fill our lives with blessings. How we see these blessings has a lot to do with how we see Christ.  God provides a great perspective in Joshua to encourage us to find His provision in the fullness of life.   “Be strong and courageous. Do not be...

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Worship and Prayer

 Worship and Prayer. Sometimes I wonder if you can have one without the other. In worship, prayers of praise, hope and lament can ring from the soul. In prayer, conversation with an all-powerful God brings worshippers to humble communion with the utterance of the heart.   As I read the news, my prayers have been heavy and yet... worship lifts my eyes, reminding me of the power and majesty of the one that my petitions lay before. Worship partners with scripture reminding that...

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