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Deception and Discernment: Can Christians be Deceived?

Can Christians be Deceived? Absolutely. In fact, it happens rather often. The devil has been deceiving people since the beginning of time. We only need to read the first few chapters of the Bible to see how he deceived the first humans, Adam and Eve (See Genesis 3). We also find warnings against being deceived in many places throughout scripture. For example, in Matthew 24:4,… Read More »Deception and Discernment: Can Christians be Deceived?

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Mothers, Are we Sacrificing our Children on the Altar of “Purpose”?

The Ministry of Motherhood Over the past few years, I’ve noticed a trend in Christian circles. I sense discontentment in mothers with young children. It seems that mothers are feeling unfulfilled in their mothering roles. The undercurrent I sense is that they feel being a wife and mother doesn’t contain enough purpose and they need to be doing more to contribute value to the world…or… Read More »Mothers, Are we Sacrificing our Children on the Altar of “Purpose”?

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How to Persevere When You Feel Like Giving Up on Your Calling

“Do not despise the day of small beginnings, for the Lord rejoices to see the work begin.” | Zechariah 4:10 Has God placed a dream in your heart, a vision in your soul, or a mission in your life that feels big? Maybe it feels both exciting and daunting at the same time. Perhaps you’re looking ahead at the big picture, longing for the final… Read More »How to Persevere When You Feel Like Giving Up on Your Calling

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You Must Become Captivated to be Set Free

Chained to a past of mistakes. Swallowed up in shame. Shackled in regrets. Drowning in fear. Bound by too many cares of this world. Silently suffering from gaping soul wounds. Panic and anxiety always simmering just beneath that surface smile. This was my self-contained prison for many years. Trapped within the confines of my own mind, held captive by the memories that plagued my thoughts.… Read More »You Must Become Captivated to be Set Free

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The Nitty-Gritty Truth About Trauma Parenting

(The following is based on my own experiences as well as many conversations I’ve had with adoptive parents. This is not meant to guilt anyone, merely to offer a perspective with the hope of spreading a little understanding) Parenting a child with a trauma history is hard. Incredibly hard. But unless you are in the inner circle of the parents, you likely have NO IDEA… Read More »The Nitty-Gritty Truth About Trauma Parenting

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Called to be Weird | The Call of Holiness

Living in the world but not of it ho·li·ness [ˈhōlēnəs] NOUN the state of being holy. “a life of holiness and total devotion to God” Hallowed; consecrated or set apart to a sacred use, or to the service or worship of God As a Christian, how often have you felt out of place while living by God’s ways and not the world’s? How often have… Read More »Called to be Weird | The Call of Holiness

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How to Live on Purpose in an Age of Distractions

Distractions They’re everywhere and they aren’t going away. If we want to live our lives on purpose and avoid getting caught up in the swirl of busyness and distractions, we’ll have to find a way to overcome them to stay focused on our purpose. It sounds obvious, but it’s not easy to accomplish. I suspect most of us are familiar with the following scenario or… Read More »How to Live on Purpose in an Age of Distractions

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The Spiritual Side of Relational Trauma

This post contains affiliate links. You may see full disclosure here. Body|Soul|Spirit Humans are incredibly complex beings. We were created with an intricate body made up of amazing parts and systems. Inside this body lives a soul comprised of mind, will, and emotions, and a spirit in which resides our deepest meaning, purpose, and eternal selves. All of these parts are beautifully interconnected inside the breathtaking… Read More »The Spiritual Side of Relational Trauma

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A Mother’s Day Tribute

trib·ute [ˈtribyo͞ot] NOUN an act, statement, or gift that is intended to show gratitude, respect, or admiration. synonyms: accolade · praise · commendation · acclaim · acclamation · salute Today’s post is a tribute and mother’s day wish to my own sweet mom. I may be a little biased, but I believe she is the best of the best and quite deserving of a public… Read More »A Mother’s Day Tribute