Character of Jesus

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Feeling Lonely? 5 Creative Ideas to Spark Connection Between Yourself and Jesus (or Your Heavenly Father)

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Friend, are you in a lonely season? Do you need an extra dose of love, encouragement, and support?

Or maybe you're not in a lonely season but are looking to deepen your connection with Jesus or God.

While we can rest easy knowing that they are always with us, these are also two-way relationships! With the Creator of the Universe and His son who died for us!

So let's not just read about their presence - but act. Initiate. Facilitate. Create some sparks and see what happens! I'm going to give you 5 creative, out-of-the-box ideas that are sure to inspire! …

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Wondering Why God Isn't Answering Your Prayers? He Might Be Teaching You to How to Become an Empowered Partner

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Have you ever struggled with the idea of "partnering with God"?

I used to - and, boy oh boy, was the struggle for reals. I couldn't understand how that was supposed to work. I mean, aren't we supposed to just pray and then God does His thing? If we "partner" with God does that we mean see ourselves as equals? Wouldn’t we be trying to take control?

Thankfully, God revealed the underlying issue to my confusion. …

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Not Sure You Can Trust Jesus for Everything? These 3 Examples From When I Started Life Over from Scratch Prove That You Can

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What do you do when the bottom falls out from under you?

When you're suddenly facing a divorce, illness, loss of income, or anything where the ground no longer feels solid beneath your feet?

In those moments, we can choose to trust Jesus - or not.

Back in 2011, after almost ten years of marriage, I started my life over with a divorce, my dog, a degree but no job, and whatever possessions could fit into my CR-V. It could have easily been the darkest period of my life. Yet Jesus showed me, in three specific and powerful ways, that I can trust Him with literally everything and anything. …

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What Jesus Told Me Through a Sarah McLachlan Song that Made Me Cry (and What He Wants to Tell You Too)

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Yep - you read that correctly. Jesus + Sarah McLachlan! Jesus has a habit of speaking to me through the arts - music, movies, books.

Recently, I was revisiting some good 'ole '90s Sarah McLachlan for the first time in ages. And when a particular song came on, playing for the first time from my playlist, Jesus immediately spoke through its lyrics in a very powerful way.

And the message wasn't just for me. It was for all of you, too. …

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Our Identity in Christ: What That Really Means and the Dangers of Seeking It From the World Instead

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Our identity, and where it’s rooted, affects every aspect of our life.

The decisions we make, the activities and emotions we engage in, where we find our value - not to mention our relationship with Jesus.

So the question is: where is your identity rooted? Is it truly in Christ? Or are you seeking your identity - and thus your value - from people and things of the world? (Maybe without even realizing it?) …

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Recently Left a Toxic Relationship? 3 Must-Haves for Your Healing Process as a Christian Woman

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Toxic relationships definitely leave behind their share of hurt and damage.

Whether it's a marriage, dating relationship, or co-worker situation, the results are often the same. Pain, uncertainty, and a bit of an identity crisis. Not to mention the self-examining questions, such as: How did I not see the truth? What could I have done better? And how in the world do I move forward? …