Has your faith ever been at its lowest? Especially when stepping into a new year. While many step into a new year with gratitude and loads of joy, there are those who are mourning the loss of a loved one or grieving the losses and challenges from the previous year. In fact, the new year […]
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In a world that constantly promotes “more,” “now,” and “mine,” it is very easy for children to develop an entitlement mindset. Today, our children are daily bombarded with messages that fuel entitlement, encouraging them to want more, demand more, and expect more without giving anything in return. Also, social media, and endless advertising online and
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How do you remain thankful in the midst of pain, grief and difficulty? When life brings with it challenges, pain or unexpected loss, gratitude might just be the last thing on your mind. Yet, it’s often in your stormy seasons that cultivating a heart of gratitude can have the most profound impact in your life.
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Have you ever found yourself in a season where everything feels overwhelming, and you wonder, “Where is God in all of this?” Maybe it’s that job or financial miracle that you’ve prayed for but still haven’t gotten. Or perhaps it’s a health diagnosis that’s shaken your family and world. For some, it’s the heartache and
Why should prayer be an important part of a believer’s life? As James brings his letter to an end, he encourages believers to pray in all circumstances. Not only does he encourage us as individuals to pray, he calls on elders and those in authority to pray for those who are weak and weary. He
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Do you want to be counted as wise in today’s world? In the book of James Chapter 3:13 (The Message Translation), James himself tells us three things that we can do to be counted as those who are wise. He says: Live well, live wisely, live humbly. Our lives as believers must go beyond mere
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How powerful are your words? The book of James 3:1-12 is that passage in the New Testament that shows and teaches us about the profound impact of our words and the responsibility that comes with our speech. James uses three different analogies in this chapter to communicate the power of the tongue and its effect
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How do you remain joyful in the midst of a trial? Ever met a woman waiting and trying to conceive for a child after years of marriage. Sometimes, it is a deep pain that cannot be quantified. Not to talk of the mind battles and stigma she has to deal with especially in my part
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Have you ever looked at yourself intently in a mirror? Perhaps you were checking for any difference in your facial skin tone, looking out for any unusual changes in your body or just simply basking in self-admiration. However, what you see in the mirror is simply a reflection of the person standing right in front
The book of James is a concise and intense letter found in the New testament portion of the Bible. I like to call it a relevant and practical guide for Christians in today’s world. The insights and wisdom found in this book of the Bible, is often likened to the book of Proverbs, which makes
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