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Paul sums up a central calling and challenge of our life in Christ in a tiny phrase you might miss: At the same time, pray also for us, that God may open to us a door for the word, to declare …

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how to stop blaming yourself (and others).

This post is for you — the one dragging yourself through the impossible, the one aching with loneliness, the one lying awake with blame and worry gnawing at your mind and your rest. It’s for you — the one who …

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how to stop being so insecure.

There are two paths to insecurity and ineffectiveness: One is to magnify our weaknesses. The other is to belittle our strengths. Most of us mix up a cocktail of both, inflating our failures so we can’t possibly be held responsible …

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Four ways to be happier and love yourself more.

Walk in wisdom toward outsiders, making the best use of the time. Colossians 4:5 This verse is sober and sharp, with three steely blades: First, there are indeed outsiders — people who walk outside of the favor of God and …

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3 ways to have more hope and share it, too.

Surprise, because this verse is all about you: Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person (Colossians 4:6). When we read this, our thoughts run to the …

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on the spiritual work of being yourself.

I once wasted years longing to be someone else — praying for different strengths and invisible weaknesses. Now I only waste hours here and there. It takes a cloak of grace to be yourself, and I have only worn it well when …

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why you find it hard to share your faith (and what to do about it).

how to stop blaming yourself (and others).

how to stop being so insecure.

Four ways to be happier and love yourself more.

3 ways to have more hope and share it, too.

on the spiritual work of being yourself.

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