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Facing “For Worse” In My Marriage

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I uttered those words over a year ago on May 28 to my then-girlfriend on our wedding day. The events of that day seemed to pass by quickly and before we knew it, we were changing our Facebook status from “In a relationship” to “married”.
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How A Preacher I Didn’t like Convicted me

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“But if not for the grace of God, I am finished!” said the speaker at my church one Sunday.
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3 Things I Learned About My Sin-Filled Life

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Ever felt the urge to do something you knew was wrong in God’s eyes, but stopped because you mustered up the strength and courage to put off the earthly, ungodly desires of the heart? And then found yourself going ahead and committing the sin moments later, because the flesh was weak even though the spirit was willing?
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Are There Superhumans In This World?

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A YouTube video titled “Stan Lee's Superhuman Super Samurai”…
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3 Ways I Tried to Give Up My Guilty Pleasure

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If there is anything I’m sure of, it’s that I have many weaknesses in my life. Like the saying, “the mind is willing but the flesh is weak”, I’ve been guilty of succumbing to my weaknesses, in particular guilty pleasures, time and time again despite my utmost efforts to not give in. One perfect example is my (literally) unhealthy love for potato chips.
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3 things About Forgiveness I Grapple With

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Forgiveness is often spoken about but not as often practiced.…
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When God Crushed My Dreams, Not Once But Twice

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Coming from a family where my dad and uncles served as professional soldiers, it was my desire to continue that legacy when it was my turn to enlist.

When We Ask for Journey Mercies

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Traveling by airplane these days is as easy and hassle-free as taking a bus or train. After keying in some personal details and with a few clicks of the mouse,

When Jesus Couch-surfs

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The Internet is often described as a “safe” way to get to know new people because of the option to disconnect with someone if we feel that our personal space is being