Peyton Garland
iBelieve Editor
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10 Destructive Phrases We Must Stop Speaking to Ourselves
Friday, January 20, 2023
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5 Signs God Is Closing a Door
This is gray territory, as there is not a single commandment or red block of New Testament scripture that spells out blatant signs God is closing a door.Friday, January 13, 2023
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To the Women Who Aren't Moms (Now or Ever)
In short, our purpose never relies on human precepts. Even the churchy kind. Our purpose resides in a God who loves to step outside the norm to change the world for the better.Monday, January 9, 2023
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Pope Benedict XVI Dies at Age 95
The Pope Emeritus, Benedict XVI, passed away on Saturday, December 31, 2022, in Vatican City at age 95.Saturday, December 31, 2022
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5 Signs God Is Closing a Door
While it's crucial to know when God is opening a door, allowing us to step into a new family role, church leadership position, or untapped adventure, it's just as important to know when God is...Wednesday, November 16, 2022
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Exclusive Interview with Author Andy Dooley
Author Andy Dooley recently released his devotional: Building a Family of Faith. Today, we are sharing an exclusive interview with Andy.Tuesday, November 8, 2022
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5 Ways to Give Some Extra Love to Grandparents This Thanksgiving
My grandmother, my Maw Maw, my Bonnie, is my soul sister. Though I’m not one for old wives’ tales, I’ve heard it said that the first person to walk you through your home as a baby is the person...Tuesday, October 25, 2022
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3 Things to Remember if a Loved One Committed Suicide
You are allowed to grieve. But you aren’t allowed to let shame control your story if you ever want to find peace and lay the what-if questions to rest.Wednesday, October 19, 2022
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3 Terrible Things I'm Thankful for This Thanksgiving
I’ve never felt more human, more at peace in flawed skin, than now, understanding that we are graced with the chance to constantly heal, never quite reaching an ultimate “fix."Monday, October 3, 2022
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A Few Not-So Stereotypical Thoughts on OCD
OCD is much heavier than its stereotype, and I would like to honor sufferers and their loved ones by breaking down the different Intrusive Thought categories and dismantling common OCD...Monday, September 26, 2022
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5 Prayers for Your High School Child
And God, as I step into a season of big, scary unknowns, allowing one teen to drive alone while another packs up and moves off to college, help me remember that You are the God who knows no...Thursday, August 25, 2022
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Marry the Man Who Gives
And while a man's biceps, stature, blue eyes, tattoos, and quick wit (okay, I'm going on a tangent about my husband...) might initially catch your attention, what will hold your heart is the way he...Tuesday, August 2, 2022
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3 Ways to Make Long-Distance Friendship Last
After all, love is only love when it faces hard things and chooses to endure for the sake of someone deemed more important than self.Wednesday, July 27, 2022
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3 Ways to Practice Proactive Gratitude
Rather than solely praying our thanks through a list so long we could never complete, perhaps there are more hands-on ways we can show God gratitude for the seen and unseen, the known and unknown,...Monday, July 4, 2022
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When Your Roots Won't Ground You – The Biggest Takeaway from the New Elvis Biopic
The biggest lesson I learned from the new Elvis biopic was that your roots won’t save you. Although it might be home, an unmatchable retreat on earth, Graceland can’t shield you from external...Tuesday, June 28, 2022
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When Christians Have Different Convictions on Roe v Wade
The big, big question remains: do I believe that we can truly have different convictions if we have the same Holy Spirit of God residing within us?Friday, June 24, 2022
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Thoughts on the Swimsuit Modesty Debate
It feels as though there’s a constant sacrifice: giving up your convictions or surrendering to a style that’s anything but aesthetically appealing.Tuesday, June 7, 2022
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Ascension Day – A Call to the Great Commission
Though there are no Ascension Day "rules" hidden in the Bible, I believe this celebration compels us to fulfill the Great Commission.Thursday, May 26, 2022
