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Can you readily list specific things you are thankful for? When we give thanks for specific things, we cultivate an attitude of thankfulness.

Recently I asked a group to give thanks for specific things. Each took a turn sharing. Except for one, who commented, “Shouldn’t we be thankful all year round? If I state that I’m thankful for one ... read more

Do you know much about the Enneagram? Its history is shrouded in secrecy. Read and discover 9 truths about the Enneagram and personality typing.

Transformation. Change. We leave the old behind and embrace the new. The vast majority of social media posts with a #transformation hashtag are about lifestyle improvement. From weight loss to ... read more

Where would we be without words? Every word we speak has a goal behind it. Careless words can wound. But carefully chosen words can brighten our world!

Where would we be without words? We use them constantly. We speak and think them. And we write and text them. Combined with music, they become the language of the heart. Even our body language ... read more

Are you a rule follower? I don't know anyone who loves to follow the rules. But there are times when following the rules is for our benefit!

Are you a rule follower? There are rules for everything. Rules for games and sports. Rules for punctuation, and rules for completing math problems. Even rules for how we behave at work and at ... read more

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When You’re Feeling Empty

We can distance ourselves from God when we harbor sin--leaving us feeling empty. But God wants us to move from empty to filled with joy, through confession.

Often feeling empty and distant from the Lord is caused by our not spending quality time with Him every day. Our relationship can be restored simply ... read more

Hearts glow when love is new. When love becomes stale, we can find our hearts feeling empty. But we can move from empty to filled with love.

Do you remember your first love? Waiting in the hall with bated breath, watching for that first glimpse as he rounds the corner, the catch in your ... read more

What do you do when you are emotionally and spiritually spent--so empty your heart hurts? How do you recharge? God wants to fill you with His strength.

I had one of these days recently. My personal schedule was set aside to handle something for one of my kids. It took much longer than anticipated. By ... read more

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God's Word Cleanses Us. It is alive and active. When we sit before Him, looking carefully at His perfect Word--which gives freedom--how will we respond when He shines His light on sin in our lives?

Some mornings when I am having my quiet time, I think it’s going to be a gentle, quiet time of reading and prayer. Sometimes I even think it might be ... read more

Do you have a favorite song or a treasured letter written by a loved one? This is treasure that takes root in your heart, and you will always remember it. When God's Word takes root in your heart, it becomes power to overcome sin.

When was the last time you heard a song on the radio that you fell in love with? So you downloaded a copy off of iTunes and played it over and over ... read more

God's Word is amazing. No other book is as powerful and practical. It is a handbook for living. God's Word guides every decision we make.

God’s Word is amazing. No other book on the planet is as powerful and practical. First and foremost, The Bible shows us the God who loves us--and our ... read more

When we are frustrated and disappointed, when our hearts are weary, when we need direction, God's Word encourages our hearts with strength, hope, and joy.

Today we wrap up this series on the Purposes of God's Word. I think my favorite facet is the way God's Word encourages our hearts. Probably because ... read more

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