I hurt, and I should: On race, hate, and speaking out

I hurt, and I should. We are the body of Christ, and yet because of racism, hate, and other evil, we are broken. On doing my part to speak up in love and witness, to help break down barriers and build bridges wherever and whenever I possibly can.

When we wander astray: Finding our way back to God

God has a plan for us. Maybe we know the plan outright, or sense His guiding, and we follow the course for a while. Then things happen—temptation or doubt turn our gaze, and the side roads seem more appealing. We stumble into the lie. But take heart: It’s not too late. We’re never too far off-course to come back to God.

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Jesus in all the parts (just like salad dressing!)

Like a salad well-tossed in dressing, we need Jesus to saturate every part of our lives in order for us to live in Him to the fullest. We can’t shut Him out of any area or it affects the whole.

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Loving difficult people

That critical coworker, backstabbing neighbor, passive-aggressive family member, or drama-hungry colleague always stirring up emotional chaos. As a Christian, how do we deal with “difficult people”? Jesus commands us to love thy neighbor, but does that mean we have to like them, too? A blog on how to love the difficult-to-love, by Jessica Brodie.

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Go Play Outside: Releasing My Worries to Connect with God

I’ve always been a serious-minded person, but when I’m feeling anxious, grumpy, or stressed, one way I can let go of my worries and reconnect with God is a fun one: go play outside! On how outdoor time brings both a mood lift and a way to feel the glory of God and creation.

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Centering Myself in God

Poor attitudes, worries, and negative mindsets do not amount to a victimless crime. They hurt ourselves, those we love, and our ability to serve God in the way God intended. On embracing a God-centered life through 10 faith-based practices when I’m feeling anxious, grumpy, or stressed.

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‘We Survived Infidelity’: One woman’s faith story

This week, I’m honored to feature my friend and fellow writer Hilarie Barry on my blog. Hilarie and her husband are survivors of an extremely painful experience: infidelity. But their story is a beautiful one that is now woven into their faith journey. She has just released a new book, We Survived Infidelity: An Unexpected Life Lesson, that she hopes will help other women by telling the story of God at work in her life. Read on to meet Hilarie!