Everyday Living

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How to Rely on God in the Workplace

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You don’t have to be in the workplace for too long before challenges come your way. A difficult colleague, a demanding boss, an overwhelming workload. Hardships steer us to rely on God, and to ask, “What can God do?” instead of “What can I do?”.
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4 Ways We Can See God in Everyday Life

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Being reminded of God’s presence moves us to turn our spiritual eyes heavenward, and to reflect on His steadfast love and faithfulness in our lives. So, how can we “better see” God in our everyday lives?
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How to Quiet the Voices in Our Heads

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“I should get up and do my laundry.” “I should get my steps above 6,000.” “I should unsubscribe from that streaming platform I am no longer using.”  “I should go to bed earlier. I should wake up earlier.” These are just some of the milder “shoulds” that pass through my head on any given day.
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I Found Christ. Then Came the Darkest Season of My Life

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It was like a scene in a movie. Picture the camera set across the street from a cafe, where two people walk out. They face each other briefly, then each turn back and start walking in the opposite direction. I remember the day vividly from that perspective, even though I was one of the two people walking away from each other.
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5 Things to Remember When You’re Faced With Decision Paralysis

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There’s a queue behind me all the way out the door. People are frowning, shuffling on the spot, trying to peer around me. I know I’m keeping them waiting, but I just can’t decide. 
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3 Things to Get Right When Work Feels Meh

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It’s wet and grey outside. You’re staring at your screen, the blinking cursor the only movement on the page for the last few minutes. You’ve got to do that thing you’ve been putting off for a while, but you’re not feeling inspired at all.
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Coming to Terms with My Autism

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I was 20 years old when I was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).  A part of me couldn’t bring myself to accept this news because I was afraid my family and friends would reject me.
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Stuck in a Job You Don’t Like?

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Asking ourselves honest questions can help us understand and address our dissatisfaction in a God-honouring, God-pleasing way.
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5 Ways to Rekindle Joy in Our Time with God

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If you find yourself needing to break out of boredom and rekindle the joy of spending time with God, here are some ideas to try or revisit