People often ask how change happens and how to move away from unhealthy traits. A good place to start is by understanding that change is a process and it occurs in three stages.
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All too often many of us tend to stuff our hurtful or confusing feelings. We trade our grief or sorrow for anger. But in order to release the past into God’s hands, we must fully encounter our grief, and we must be willing to forgive ourselves and others for the pain that’s occurred.
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Is living a full life only for those who are young? No! A satisfying and fulfilling life does not have to come with an expiration date. Jesus said, “The thief’s purpose is to steal and kill and destroy. My purpose is to give them a rich and satisfying life” (John 10:10 NLT). Through Christ, it’s possible to live life to its fullest at any age.
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Once we have identified what we are experiencing in difficult times as a spiritual struggle, how can we prepare ourselves to grow from it?
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When we love, we utilize all parts of ourselves. You literally bring your entire being to bear toward helping and becoming close to someone, God or human. This is why love cannot be reduced to simply an emotion, a thought, a behavior, a choice or a commitment. It involves the whole person, investing our very souls for the sake of another, loving with heart, soul and mind (Matt. 22:37).
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Four out of every ten households in the United States are blended families. So, 40 percent of all married parents nationwide have children from a previous marriage or relationship. Having a blended family is not easy, but there are ten strategies stepparents can use to create a safe and supportive stepfamily.
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Never bring up mistakes of the past. Stop criticizing others or it will come back on you. If you forgive others, you will be forgiven. – Luke 6:37
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There are clear distinctions between healthy and unhealthy relationships. People in healthy relationships feel safe because they build each other up, whereas people in unhealthy relationships tend to control each other and feel unsafe. Knowing the differences between healthy and unhealthy relationships is the key to staying safe in a relationship.
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If the thought of reading the Bible overwhelms you, you’re not alone. Even those who consider themselves to be mature in their faith can struggle, at times, with reading the Bible regularly. Perhaps you’re new to reading the Bible and don’t know where to start. Or, maybe you’ve stopped reading the Bible over the last few years and would like to start reading it again. No matter where you’re at ...
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Pray and meditate on Scripture.Through our personal time of prayer and meditation on God’s Word, we will find the “peace that passes understanding.” Spending time in God’s presence helps us remember who we are and how very much we are loved. Scripture tells us Jesus often went to a placed by Himself and prayed.
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