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“Do You Not Care?”
Uncertainty—we all deal with it, despite good advice, strategic plans, and dedication to the tasks before us. No matter how sure we think we are about what the future holds, our world can flip on a dime as life throws us a curveball that leaves us reeling. This is especially true for young adults. Every…
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Identity Crisis
“But now, thus says the Lord, your Creator, O Jacob, and He who formed you, O Israel, ‘Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name; you are Mine!’” Isaiah 43:1 For many years, the world has been pushing self-care, self-affirmation, and self-love. We are told to put ourselves first…
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The Greatest Audience
Whose good opinion do you most value? Whose respect do you work the hardest to gain? When you do something you’re proud of, who do you want to know first? For me, it can be so tempting to overly prioritize people’s opinions of me. When I respect someone, I work hard to earn their respect…
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Every Moment Counts
“Life is short.” We’ve all heard it a thousand times. But this year, God has constantly reminded me that my every breath is numbered, and that I am responsible for living each moment to His glory. At the end of our lives, we will be held accountable for our use of God’s gifts to us.…
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Hindsight
“Blessed be the Lord, because He has heard the voice of my supplication. The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in Him, and I am helped; therefore my heart exults, and with my song I will thank Him.” Psalm 28:6-7 “Thanks.” It’s a word we all probably say daily. Whether a…
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“Typical Teenager”
How many times have you heard the phrase “typical teenager”? I think it’s interesting that this description rarely, if ever, has positive implications. To define a teenager as “typical” is, in effect, to call them irresponsible, whiny, immature, spoiled, and inconsiderate. These are the associations society has formed with every young generation. But why…
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Going After the One
Do you ever sit in a crowded place, watching the masses walk by, and marvel at the lives unfolding around you? Think of your own life—your happy or troubled childhood, your dreams and aspirations, the struggles you’ve faced, and the amazing memories you’ve made. Think of the valleys you’ve limped through and the exultation you’ve…
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Goodbye
Goodbye. It’s a word we say all the time. We say it to our families at the beginning of our daily routine, knowing we will gather back together the very same evening. We say it to our coworkers at the end of a long day, even when we will meet again only a few hours…
Steadfast, Immovable, Abounding 