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add a lift to your step
15 Bible Verses Perfect For Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving. It's a day in November we in the States celebrate with food and thankfulness to God. But, really, it's even more than that. Thanksgiving is a way of life. So, as I gave this some thought today, I realized I desire to be more intentional about cultivating...
When You Split Your Jeans and Other Life Problems
Problems. Unfortunately, this life is filled with them. One of my most recent problems had to do with a pair of jeans. These jeans were three years old. They weren't the most comfy jeans in the world, but they fit. And, I liked them because they were "destructed." I...
Struggling With Guilt? Here’s 11 Bible Verses To Cling To.
Find yourself struggling with guilt? In recent posts we've discussed choosing grace instead of guilt and learning the difference between healthy and unhealthy guilt. Today we're turning to the Bible. To find the help and hope that's available to us. To see what God...
Healthy Guilt and Unhealthy Guilt- What’s the Difference?
Guilt. It was the subject of our last BYOB and B evening of encouragement, and I believe many of us in attendance learned much about it. Guilt can dictate how we think and how we act. It affects our relationship with others, and it can stand in the way of our...
Choose Grace Instead Of Guilt
Do you have a mantra? A word, phrase, or truth you repeat to yourself and others? Maybe it's something you learned or a lesson you've been taught. Maybe it's a scripture or a quote. Or, maybe it's private for only you and God to know. My new mantra surfaced as I...
When You Wonder “Will I Ever Get It All Together?”
I wonder some days, will I ever get it all together? Will there ever come a day when I won't forget someone's birthday or misspeak in a conversation with another? Will I ever be able to go a day without being selfish or thinking a negative thought? And, will I ever...