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The feeling of thankfulness that is talked about in 1 Thesselonians is not based on results. In fact, it’s not a feeling at all. It’s an action. Give thanks in all circumstances. In the context of this verse, thankfulness is not an emotion but a discipline, just like prayer or exercising patience.
Anxiety is on the rise. In fact, one in eight kids suffers from significant anxiety. Remember worry and anxiety are different.
I distinctly remember when a spiritual mentor of mine said to me while I was in high school that I would probably need to have some counseling one day.
One of the best ways to teach our kids about the Gospel is by being real with them about our own mistakes, showing them how to confess when we mess up and how to forgive unconditionally.
Are you speaking your child’s Love Language? There are five main ways we can show and receive love: Giving Gifts, Quality Time, Words of Affirmation, Physical touch and Acts of Service.
We all have positions that we hold. In fact, most, if not all of us, are managing multiple positions, sometimes at the same time.
Can you remember a time you felt important?
Not just a day that you were celebrated; like a birthday. I mean can you remember a time when there was nothing special going on, but you were still made to feel noticed, seen, valued and welcomed?
Hospitality in your city… but what if it doesn’t feel like your city?
What would it look like to live your life at half-speed? When you’re flying down the highway, you take in much less of what you see than if you’re walking beside the road.
Traditionally, it has not been cool for men to talk about what they are afraid of. Being a manly man is more often synonymous with toughness, bravery, and a can-do attitude.
“I am a 6.” That is a phrase 20 years ago most people would have thought to be nonsense or someone referring to their number on their sports team.
Have you ever felt the urge to defend your reaction to your children? “They pushed me over the edge! I’m just so stressed out. I wouldn’t act this way if…” are phrases we use to justify our behavior.