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I Don't See the Point of Praying When God Knows Everything

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Remember how, at the start of your Christian walk, you were diligent to pray whenever you could, because prayer seemed like the most instinctive and comforting thing to do? But maybe over the years, praying has become harder. You feel like you don't know what to say, and if you do think of something to pray for, you also don't know what to expect, what the outcome will be. Besides, do we really have to say it out loud if God already knows what we're thinking? Does it really matter if we pray?
I'm bored of the gospel

I'm A Christian, But... I'm Bored of the Gospel

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Remember the first time you really heard the gospel and were so moved? The emotions, the tearful confession, the heartfelt prayer… These days, you hear “Jesus died on the cross” and your brain goes, Yeah, yeah, I know.  😬 What’s happened to us?
Minimalist white exit door

Should I Stay or Should I Go?

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When you’re experiencing some kind of resistance or setback in your life, this question takes on that tension—to quit or to endure. But you may also be in a place of relative comfort, and still, you could be asking, should I stay, or should I move on to something different?
A woman is blowing the whistle to celebrate, while the dog is dancing happily

4 Ways to Prepare Yourself for the New Year

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Congratulations on making it through this year! The last 12 months have been a wild ride, and we can't wait to take a breather. But just as we’re about to settle down to relax, we’re assailed by thoughts about the new year.

Hannah Seow-Huang: Life After Losing My Baby and Having Cancer

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Several months later, I was casually doing a physical check before my shower. To my horror, I discovered a hard lump on one of my breasts. I gasped in shock as memories of my dream flooded my mind and struck fear in me.
Man embracing his past self.

3 Truths to Help Us Better Face Our Past

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If anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!” (2 Corinthians 5:17) Thinking about godly wisdom means we have to consider the kind of worldly wisdom we receive and how it shapes our actions.
Tree growing in the middle of a barren desert

Why We Should Stop Being "Resilient"

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Millions of people are working excessive hours, which has been normalised to the point that burnout has become commonplace. All of this raises two questions for me: Why are we working so hard that so many of us are burning out? What’s the solution?
A guy is holding a magnifying glass

5 Signs of Godly Wisdom

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What does it mean to be wise in God’s eyes? Thinking about godly wisdom means we have to consider the kind of worldly wisdom we receive and how it shapes our actions.

3 Signs of a Healthy Friendship

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As much as we’d love some good friends in our lives, we should start with one of the most basic questions: What do flourishing friendships actually look like?