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An Artist’s Show and Tell
A gathering of Christian artists made me consider the power and vulnerability of sharing my creativity with others.
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Turning Down an Invitation
After leading a group through a book on accepting Jesus's invitation for healing and wholeness, I promptly turned down an invitation for healing and wholeness. (Sigh)
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What if the Great Commission isn’t so Great?
What if the Great Commission is equal in weight to resting in Jesus and loving my neighbor? Maybe our focus has been wrong for long time...
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The Power of Thoughts and Words
Defeating anxiety depends on controlling our thought life. 1 Thessalonians 5 gives us some concrete ways to do that: rejoice, pray, and give thanks. Why isn't it that easy?
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A Tale of Two Nervous Systems
Jesus promises peace. If we look at the science of the human body, we see this affects more than our souls. Jesus' plan for our peace also improves our health, as does His model of living that life of peace and wholeness.
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Sacred Pathways Part Two
Part two of our look at nine ways to connect with God during personal worship/quiet time. Which ones describe you?
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Sacred Pathways: Nine Ways to Connect with God
Recently I found a little book called Sacred Pathways: Nine Ways to Connect with God. I love anything that helps me connect with God. To me Bible study, quiet time, prayer—it’s all about connecting with God. Anxiety disconnects me. I go inside myself and don’t always connect with God, who is more than happy to come when I call and hold my hand and guide me back to calm. So, I thought, nine ways to make this connection. I can use that.
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The Heart Set on Pilgrimage
In Psalm 84 David talks about the joy of God's house and having a heart set on a pilgrimage to see it. Take a look at this powerful imagery of life as a journey toward God.
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Jesus’ Lessons on Self Care: Christian Self Care Part Two
Jesus' life and behaviors give us a model for Christian self care and what a full, balanced life looks like.
