Everyday Living

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Two guys on floats in the pool - just for fun

3 Questions to Ask before You Do It “Just for Fun”

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You know, I don’t think I’ve ever had more fun than I have in the last couple of years. I’ve been self-employed and my wife has been in school. Since our schedules are so flexible and we have no kids, we’ve taken some pretty amazing trips.

A Counselor’s Journey to the Border of Depression

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2014 was the worst year of my life. I consider that year to be my deepest pit. I was going through complicated grief, emotional abuse at work, burnout, and I experienced so much hurt and rejection from the ministries where I served as a leader.

Is Anxiety A Sin?

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Your hands turn sweaty when you think about going to school. Your heart pounds like a drum when you’re almost at the counter but still can’t decide what to eat for lunch.

When Work is Routine and Life is a Bore

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Disappointment. Boredom. Routine. These three words aptly described how I felt towards my job at the beginning of 2017.
Woman running on a hill

Why I Run on Hills

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Our running group has been training for a marathon over the last few months. As part of our training, our coach designated hills training on a weekly basis. Hill runs are tough. So why do we do it?

Coming Clean On My Dirty Little Secret

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I stood there with a razor in my hand. It was the first time I’d ever seriously contemplated ending my life. I had been in the shower for almost an hour, and I could hear the voices of my mother and sister pleading with me to get out.

Does God Care About the Ordinary?

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We all know God can do mighty miracles. But have you ever wondered or doubted if God was interested in everyday affairs? In my case, God answered me in a way that I will never forget.

Am I what I do?

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This was the question that was explored over the pulpit at my church a while ago. We learned that Christians are not defined by their jobs (or lack of), but by their identities in Christ

A Letter To My Future Self in 2027

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I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to you from the tail end of 2017, a perfect time in which I find myself reflecting on my achievements and failures and reviewing what the year has meant to me.