Reading Time: 3 minsOne of my 2025 goals has been to get in better shape. On January 1st, I got up that morning and promptly did a vigorous workout, going for a 2-mile jog, using the rowing machine, and doing 25 push-ups, 25 sit-ups, and 25 squats. Rushing to the mirror, I noticed that very little change had…
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Reading Time: 4 minsI remember the first time I intentionally prepared to share the gospel. I frantically looked up biblical facts, memorized key verses, and copied down diagrams multiple times so I wouldn’t forget. Twelve stresses and eight worries later, I found myself talking to a homeless man during a night of evangelism and outreach. I spent the…
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Reading Time: 3 minsSharing our faith is difficult—profound, I know. We may be rooted in the gospel, rightly motivated, and determined to overcome barriers that prevent us from sharing. We may pray for conversations that lead to planting a seed or seeing others repent and surrender for the very first time. In short, we may strive to see lost…
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Reading Time: 3 minsOur family decided to start a garden last year. Thoughts of fresh fruit and veggies, a fun homeschool project for our kids, and saving a few dollars at the grocery store were too good to pass up. Four garden boxes and a greenhouse later, we were on our way to self-sustainability—or so we thought. It…
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Reading Time: 4 minsIn a world shaped by stories of heroes and villains, we instinctively see a dichotomy between good and bad. Whether it’s a superhero or our favorite team, we naturally separate these two categories. We love to make movies, write books, and share stories about good defeating evil, the superhero beating up the villain, or even…
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Reading Time: 5 minsMotherhood is a journey filled with love, joy, challenges, and growth. As a mom of three girls who also raised two young step-daughters, I’ve traveled this journey and have learned a bit along the way. It’s a role that demands selflessness, patience, and compassion. Amidst the whirlwind of diaper changes, bedtime stories, and endless extracurricular…
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Reading Time: 3 minsLet’s end this gap with one final example from Scripture, the example of a man who didn’t let the fear of rejection, or blatant rejection itself, stop him. The Apostle Paul. A man who had the audacity to say, “Follow my example as I follow the example of Christ.” Paul had it all before meeting…
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Reading Time: 3 minsHave you ever suffered for your allegiance? I am a fan of the Miami Dolphins. There. I said it. It’s not easy to be a fan of the Miami Dolphins. In fact, my allegiance to them started as a complete joke when they were the worst team in the history of the National Football League,…
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Reading Time: 2 minsWhen I was in college, the zombie craze was just taking off. You know, deceased people who mysteriously come back to life through some disease, scientific experiment, or unknown reason. Zombies. Now, before you click away, bear with me. It’ll make sense in a minute. I remember watching a zombie show with my roommate, curious…
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Reading Time: 4 minsThe fear of rejection is best defined as “remaining silent to preserve a relationship or reputation.” In my conversations with Christians over the years, this root has come across in many different dialects. What if they turn me down and things get weird? What if I’m labeled as a “Bible Thumper” or “Jesus Freak” from…
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