Like my muscles need consistent daily, concentrated toning to reach their full potential, my soul needs consistent daily, concentrated care to be in full alignment with the Lord. I can’t just expect to be completely right with God without putting in any effort on my part. I have to do the work to craft a strong foundation. God does the saving, but I have a role to play as well.

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Aligning Our Gaze Outward

It can be challenging to train our brains away from the self, to train our gaze away from our personal concerns. But like any habit, aligning our gaze outward is a habit that gets easier over time, and one that brings great joy and fulfillment.

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The Myth of Perfection

No matter what we think the other people around us have done or not done, they’re not perfect—and neither are we. And usually, they don’t really have their lives together, even if we think they do.

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Reflecting on 'the Before'

My journey as a mother in many ways mirrors my life before and after I became a genuine follower of Christ—not just a Christian in name and belief but in action and commitment.

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When Dreams Come True After a Long, Long Wait

Reflecting on God’s love in the waiting, even when it seems to take so terribly long.

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A Faith like Relentless Ocean Waves

The things we go through in this life are minuscule in comparison to God’s kingdom. Suffering, joy, all things good and bad, are all pulled into the depths of the ocean just like the waves sweep away the shells and rocks and debris. The waves keep coming no matter what.

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Life Lessons from Terrible Tension

Tension and worry are horrible for us, physically, emotionally, and spiritually. I think that’s why the Bible urges us over and over again: Don’t worry. Rest. Be still.

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Slow Down to Savor God’s Message

Instead of all the rushing, sometimes we need to slow down and savor what the Holy Spirit is doing in our hearts and minds so God’s lessons can truly sink in.