Purpose

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I'm a College Graduate Who Ended Up in Construction Work

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This is how I used to picture success: dressed in a classy suit and high heels, coasting in a luxury car, strolling into a shiny office building. Unfortunately, real life has been quite the opposite. 
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3 Ways Knowing God's Hope Shapes Our Daily Lives

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A hope and a wish are two very different things. And yet, I catch myself using the two words interchangeably: “How I wish the pandemic would end”, “I hope the vaccines work so there won’t be another lockdown.”
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4 Myths About Being Chosen by God

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When I first became a follower of Christ, my life completely changed. I felt I was finally where I was meant to be, that God had chosen me and was helping me grow spiritually. But when things started going downhill, I only had this thought: I surrendered my life to God! Why is it such a horrible mess now?
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3 Myths About Freedom

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We think that if we have just enough power, assert enough of our rights, and clarify our wants, freedom will come.  But in reality, being free to do whatever we like, whenever we like, rarely makes us feel truly free.

A Quick Summary Of James 4:13-5:20

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In James' concluding words, we are reminded to align our purposes…
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5 Better Measures of Success

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You might feel like you’re far from successful, or your life has been marked by disappointments, failures, and setbacks. But when God’s the one defining our success, we know that He has a different set of measures in mind. What really matters to God’s heart when it comes to success? Here are some suggestions.

Say Hello To The 'New You'

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We’re often on a journey to find the “new us”. We try new diets and workout routines, new clothing trends, and the latest skincare products, in hopes that they will lead us to the shiny “new us” we’ve envisioned.

Finding Fulfillment in the Daily Grind

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After another night with only a few hours of sleep, I am in front of my computer preparing for my day. I am in the basement. It’s dark and cold. I feel tired.

Purpose In The Words Of 5 Famous People

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What are we living for? What gets us out of bed every morning? Why do we do what we do?  Regardless of who we are or what we’ve accomplished in life, these are questions that we’ll probably ask ourselves at some point.