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Praise and Prayer, December 2015
Warning: Drinking the Wrong Kind of Water Can Drain Your Energy
Giving this Holiday Season
Let the Scriptures, and the Holy Spirit, be your guide in giving this holiday season and beyond (image:St Leodegar's Church). November and December are both months filled with the spirit of giving. We give not to get anything in return, but because Jesus gave his life for us. Here are 20 Bible verses to chew on during this wonderful season. […]
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How to Leave an Unhealthy Church
No doubt, Jesus does not want us in a toxic church situation. Your heart will tell you when to leave. Two weeks ago I shared some practical guidelines on how to leave a church gracefully. I wrote this because I hear so many stories about people storming out of churches because their feelings got hurt. But an astute reader also […]
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5 Reasons You Shouldn’t Cohabitate Before Marriage
Studies shows after living together before marriage, the odds of staying together decreases significantly (image © Andy Ward) Are you single or dating someone you think may be the one? Or do you have kids who are dating and may be thinking wedding bells at some point? If so, you may want to consider the importance of marrying before moving in […]
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How to Teach Your Kids to Be Thankful
You can instill an attitude of thankfulness in your children. (ECWA Archive) As I'm writing this, it's a week before Thanksgiving, but I already have my turkey thawing in the refrigerator. My menu is simple: turkey, ham, potatoes, sweet potatoes, green beans, pie. The recipes are ones I've been making for 20 years—nothing fancy here. Our table will be […]
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