Restoration

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How God Restored a Strained Friendship

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R and I are the same age, and we were often classmates in primary and secondary school. When I first started going to church, we were in the same Bible Study group. We were even baptised on the same day. She was, it seemed, the perfect “church girl”. A talented singer with a vivacious personality. By contrast, I struggled to fit in despite my best attempts.
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When Your Christian Family Is Always Fighting

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Even though my parents had supposedly dedicated our family to the Lord, sometimes it felt like we weren’t that different from non-Christian families; in fact, it seemed like we were worse off.
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Beating Yourself Up? Try This Instead

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“You’re not good enough.” “Why can’t you do better?” “You never do it right.” These are some of the things I have said to myself over the years.
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When God Rewrites Our Stories (As revealed through 3 Bible Characters)

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There’s a story we all have of ourselves that we’ve come to believe. Whether it’s a story of hurt, pain, or disappointment, our Heavenly Father delights in rewriting our stories.
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In Praise of Sabbath: On Letting Go

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One summer, my family wrangled our carry-ons from Uganda onto a plane bound for six months stateside. I felt conflicted over this long break, as I tend to find my identity deeply in usefulness and purpose and work.
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International Borders Are Reopening—Should We Start Travelling Again?

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If most of our travels rarely seem to provide the kind of rest and soul restoration we’re looking for, what does it mean to rest or take breaks well?
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#YMIlookingback

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Life gets harder, the older we get. So we often look back on our past with fondness or regret. What’s the first memory that comes to mind when you recall your past? Is it a happy or sad one? Are there moments you wish you could relive or rewrite?

Do You Need Restoration In These Areas?

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We're constantly overwhelmed. We spend a lot of time trying to get people to like us. We constantly look out for what’s new and exciting because we’re tired and bored of the everyday.
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How to Respond When a Friend Confesses Their Sin

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It was 1:05 a.m. A friend had just sent me a long message, asking for prayer because she was struggling with physical attraction towards her colleague even though she was already in a committed relationship.