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Fighting for Joy as a Christian with Depression
I have always been a creature of extremes; my sadness is deep, my anger is fiery, and my joy knows no bounds when I feel free to express it. I am at o [ read more ]
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I have always been a creature of extremes; my sadness is deep, my anger is fiery, and my joy knows no bounds when I feel free to express it. I am at o [ read more ]
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I want a life that has significance. You do, too. I don’t need to be famous. I’m not trying to become powerful. Few of us achieve those things, and no [ read more ]
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“So you’re laying me off?” I sat across the table from my boss, heart racing. It was the last week of my maternity leave. This meeting was supposed [ read more ]
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As an instructor at a Christian writer's conference, I was scheduled to spend half-hour advisory sessions with students who signed up to talk to me. B [ read more ]
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How do you see yourself? Pause for a moment and think about it. What thoughts have you had about yourself today? [ read more ]
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When did you last say “I love you!” … to yourself? I can’t remember ever saying it. Just the thought of it somehow feels wrong, like I’d be lying to m [ read more ]
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"I know that forgiving someone who hurt me is part of my recovery process, but does forgiving completely mean that there are no consequences for the p [ read more ]
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You’ve probably heard it a thousand times. God’s number one command is to love Him with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength. But as Jesus says, t [ read more ]
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Jesus revolutionized love. He showed us that to love we often have to disregard personal comfort and convenience. Jesus demonstrated love to the fulle [ read more ]
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Knowing what is best for us, our Heavenly Father commands us to forgive: “Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger. Be kind and compassionate to one [ read more ]
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This is a journey of discovery — a call to explore your relationship with Christ. Invite God to speak to you. Read Matthew 13:44-46. What stands out t [ read more ]
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How would you describe your current experience as a Christian? Growing. Frustrated. Disappointing. Fulfilled. Forgiven. Stuck. Struggling. Joyful. Def [ read more ]