Confronting Uncomfortable—Christmas Encounters of the Close Kind

As they packed for their long journey, both disbelief and excited anticipation set in. After sighting a spectacular star in the east, they spent months of study, scouring ancient writings.…

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Rediscover Joy in the Hectic Holiday Season— Christmas Encounters of the Close Kind

While madly rushing about attempting to conquer my lengthy Christmas to-do list, All I want for Christmas plays in the background, bringing with it thoughts of the culture’s me mentality. I…

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Christ-Centered Soul-Care: 3 Alarming Crises of the Soul—A 4 Part Series

Cheeks moist with tears became my new normal. A relentless task-master, fear brought me this far in life, and I could go no farther. Like a trembling puppy cowering in…

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Lent—Discovering the Jesus Your Heart Longs For—His Peace is Yours!

With a sense of urgency and heaviness—Jesus' heart unquestionably pregnant with emotion—desire burst from His breast to impart final encouragement and wisdom to His beloved followers. Imaging His face, full…

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