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5 Reasons Why Believers Do Not Grow

5 Reasons Why Believers Do Not Grow

Some Christians are beating themselves up to be more like Jesus to no effect. Others are stalled out for plain lack of effort. Is there a secret to...

5 Reasons Why Believers Do Not Grow

5 Reasons Why Believers Do Not Grow

Some Christians are beating themselves up to be more like Jesus to no effect. Others are stalled out for plain lack of effort. Is there a secret to...

What Does the Bible Say About Work and Rest? A Christian Reflection for Labor Day

What Does the Bible Say About Work and Rest? A Christian Reflection for Labor Day

As we celebrate another Labor Day, let's step back for a moment and consider what Scripture has to say about work and rest.

The Gospel Is Offensive but You Don't Have to Be

The Gospel Is Offensive but You Don't Have to Be

When we start editing the gospel for fear of offense we lose everything. Without the gospel we have no message, no mission, and no church.

12 Things to Thank God for in the Midst of Affliction

12 Things to Thank God for in the Midst of Affliction

Giving thanks helps us focus on God, steers us away from complaining, strengthens our faith, and brings glory to Jesus.

Helpful Bible Reading Plans for the New Year

Helpful Bible Reading Plans for the New Year

Before beginning a Bible reading plan, here are some tips I’ve found helpful along the way. You will struggle, you will miss days, but the point is...

5 Things You Need to Say “No” to for a Good Marriage

5 Things You Need to Say “No” to for a Good Marriage

One of the specific ways we love our spouses is by saying “no” to things that cause distance or division. Consider these 5 things you can say “no”...

Jennifer Waddle

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10 Practices to Give Anxiety over to God

10 Practices to Give Anxiety over to God

“Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of...

A Prayer for Noticing More - Your Daily Prayer - September 13

A Prayer for Noticing More - Your Daily Prayer - September 13

To experience God’s world fully is to notice.

A Prayer Because the Silence Is the Hardest Part - Your Daily Prayer - September 12

A Prayer Because the Silence Is the Hardest Part - Your Daily Prayer - September 12

I want you to consider something both uncomfortable and freeing. Some of the silence we blame on God is silence we're keeping.