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Stop Saying These 10 Things: Words That Can Steal Your Joy and Weaken Your Faith

Our words carry incredible power. A single sentence can encourage someone who is struggling, restore hope to a weary heart, or strengthen a relationship. At the same time, careless words can discourage us, damage our confidence, and even shape the way we view God. Many of the phrases we repeat ... READ the POST

Planning for the Future While Trusting God

The future has a way of capturing our attention. We wonder where we'll be in five years, what our careers will look like, whether our families will grow, how our finances will hold up, and what challenges or blessings may lie ahead. Some people eagerly anticipate what's next, while others feel ... READ the POST

Finding Joy in Ordinary Days

We are living in a world that constantly encourages us to chase the next achievement, the next vacation, the next promotion, or the next milestone, and it is easy to believe that joy is always waiting somewhere in the future. We tell ourselves that life will finally feel complete once we accomplish ... READ the POST

When the Happiest People Are Hurting the Most

If you’ve ever heard the news that someone who always seemed happy was struggling with depression or committed suicide, you probably had the same reaction many of us do: “I had no idea.” It’s one of the most heartbreaking realities of life. The people who laugh the loudest, encourage everyone ... READ the POST

Loving Your Neighbor Starts Right Here: Finding Ways to Serve in Toledo, Ohio

When we think about making a difference in the world, it's easy to imagine grand gestures or life-changing missions in faraway places. While those callings are important, God often begins much closer to home. He places us in neighborhoods, churches, schools, and communities where we have daily ... READ the POST

The Trap of Comparison: Finding Contentment in the Life God Gave You

There have been moments in my life when I've looked around and wondered why it seemed like everyone else was moving ahead while I was standing still. Maybe you've felt that way too. You see someone announcing a new job, celebrating a marriage, buying a home, or sharing another answered prayer, and ... READ the POST

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