I used to think that the goal with emotions was to find a way to always be happy. No sadness, no anger, no emotional fluctuation at all, solely happiness. I think this was partially construed because I am a recovering emotional avoider. So, to think that health was actually leaning…
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Captivating. There’s no other word that readily comes to mind that comes close to describing the stories in Mark 5. They stand as thought-provoking invitations to take a “risk of faith.”…
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My husband and I recently flew out to Denver for a weekend to attend a church conference. Being outdoorsmen, we just could not pass up an opportunity during our free time to do some hiking – one of our favorite outdoor activities. We took a short drive up to Boulder…
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Fruitfulness, worry, peace, storms of life ... it's all covered in Mark 4. Explore this week's Genially room for art, a virtual field trip, commentary and more on Mark 4.…
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When it comes to riding the wave of emotions, one emotion to be particularly mindful of is anger. Anger is a unique emotion. It is a core emotion and a valid emotion. But it is unique to other emotions in that when it is present, it means that there are…
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Scripture is not only full of interesting stories about other people’s lives, it is a way that God talks to us and leads us in our own lives. Perhaps you’ve been thinking about starting a Bible reading rhythm. Well, this is the sign you’ve been looking for. A beautiful way…
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Prayers of lament can lead to a rebirth of hope. But are we comfortable with lament?…
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Scripture is not only full of interesting stories about other people’s lives, it is a way that God talks to us and leads us in our own lives. Perhaps you’ve been thinking about starting a Bible reading rhythm. Well, this is the sign you’ve been looking for. A beautiful way…
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“Jesus wept.” For such a small verse, it is packed with a heavyweight implication for how we can strive to interact with our emotions.…
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There’s a popular phrase “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.” In other words, when things just don’t seem to be going that well, make the most of it. That is definitely easier said than done. There are times in life when it feels like you are playing a game…
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