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When You Feel You’ve Let God Down
When You Feel You've Let God Down I watched the sunset outside my window—a dwindling blaze of red and gold thrusting Pikes Peak into the foreground. It seemed a metaphor for my day. A mountain of imperfect decisions and choices displayed against God’s goodness and...
Reclaim Peace and Let Go of Christmas Stress
Festive homes trimmed with gleaming lights and candy cane pathways dot the neighborhood and carols filter through every box store's speaker system. But the brightest of seasons bears an unfortunate burden. Nearly ninety percent of us feel anxious. Overwhelmed. I'd...
Four Beautiful Prayers of Thanksgiving and Gratitude
Sometimes the overlooked holiday, Thanksgiving provides the perfect opportunity to glorify God, edify and even witness to guests, and offer up words of gratitude and thanksgiving. If desired, one could record a favorite prayer on paper and place it at each...
24 Uplifting Thanksgiving Quotes and Bible Verses
With the turn of the calendar, the holiday season and all of its hustle and bustle have arrived. But before the turkey, to-do lists, and travel plans overwhelm us with busyness, let's cultivate gratitude by meditating on the Lord's goodness, grace, and glory. This...
Three Powerful Bible Stories About Gratitude
Job Expressed Gratitude in His Pain Twenty-four hours can alter life. Few of us can testify to that more than Job. Scripture reveals that “One day…a messenger came to Job” (Job 1:13-14 NKJV) and the horrific series of events unleashed in his life almost defies...
Follow God’s Will: Biblical Guidelines for Everyday Life Book Review
As a young woman, I struggled with knowing God's will for my life. I feared stepping outside His best as I asked questions like, What degree should I pursue? and Which men was I wise to date--or not? Now a seasoned believer, I realize following God's will...
How to Cultivate Gratitude
Men and women clustered in groups, heads tilted back in laughter and hands slapping knees as children trolled near the dining room table—its surface beckoning eager hands with steaming dishes of candied sweet potatoes and perfectly browned turkey. Participating...
