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Can a Personality Test Define Who I Am?

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When I first took the test years ago, I found the result quite accurate in describing my strengths, weaknesses, moods, even the way I view romantic relationships. Since then, I had retaken the test a few more times, only to discover that the results had changed.
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Ways to Think Before You Speak

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We do not always know the impact our words can have on someone, but the Bible tells us the importance they can have over our lives and others.
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How I Stepped off the “Busy” Treadmill

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Being busy is a badge of honour for many of us. Perhaps we think it means we’re efficient, productive, hardworking. Doing overtime is the norm, leaving on time is still frowned upon on some level, and taking time off can be unheard off. I was no different.
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When a Church Leader I Trusted Hurt Me

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Six years ago, I had just arrived in a new city as a missionary and immediately set out to find a church to join. A friend introduced me to their church, and I quickly sensed a genuine, brotherly love among the congregation, so I decided to call it my new home church.
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What’s the Difference Between Complaining & Being Honest?

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As the electricity snapped off sometime in the middle of the night, my husband and I groaned as the fan’s blades slowed to a stop, leaving a stuffy heat beneath our mosquito net. It was going to be hard to sleep well.

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?
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3 Tips to Meet God in the Ordinary Moments

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When I was in my late teens and early twenties, I was profoundly uncomfortable with the ordinary part of my Christian life.
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Why Should We Plan and Invest if Life’s so Short

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I live on the Pacific Island of Tonga, and we had a volcanic eruption over a year ago. Now, another volcano is showing increased activity, and it could blow anytime. So, what do we do? Do we plan for tomorrow or just live for today?
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What God Showed Me When I Was Burnt Out

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The space began to close in on me. My ears received nothing but noises. My breath became shorter. That was the first time I experienced a panic attack during a work meeting.