“Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you.” 1 Peter 5:7 By Ellen Stevens When our hearts are full of uneasiness or nervousness, the Bible tells us to pray: “Cast all your anxiety on Him…” (emphasis mine) In other words, throw our fears, anxieties, and heavy burdens onto Jesus. He is committed to giving His serious attention
Lifestyle
7 Tips for Resolving Disagreements with Other Believers
“I plead with Euodia and I plead with Syntyche to be of the same mind in the Lord… help these women since they have contended at my side in the cause of the gospel, along with Clement and the rest of my co-workers, whose names are in the book of life.” Philippians 4:2-3 (NIV) emphasis mine How
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Prayer
Fighting for Your Family & Friends in Prayer
In a world that’s growing increasingly evil, where marketing’s promises tempt us at every turn and social media’s tentacles are far-reaching, what can we do to protect ourselves and those we love? Nehemiah found himself in similar circumstances. “Then as I looked over the situation, I called together the nobles and the rest of the
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Forgiveness
Feel Like Your Prayers are Falling on Deaf Ears?
“If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.” I John 1:9 Follow up to Denita’s points: As Christians, prayer is our most powerful tool. Prayer invites God into our day-to-day life and unleashes God’s power over our current circumstances. Prayer is
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Forgiveness
5 Things Forgiveness Is Not
For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. Matthew 6:14 (NIV) I’m always blown away with how Jesus describes forgiveness. To be forgiven by Him, we must forgive others who hurt or offend us. This principle is re-enforced in the Lord’s Prayer: “…and forgive us
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Marriage
8 Insights into the Way Men Think
“The wise woman builds her house, but with her own hands the foolish one tears hers down.” Proverbs 14:1 A few years ago at a KGM luncheon, we hosted a small panel of men that fielded various questions from our audience of women. Their answers offered great insights into the way men think, and we
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Marriage
5 Ways to Strengthen Your Marriage
It’s no secret that marriage is hard. Yet, when women understand and apply God’s basic principles to marriage, the atmosphere at home improves and the relationship is strengthened. According to God’s Word: She provides companionship. Genesis 2:18 says, “It is not good for man to be alone. I will make a helper suitable for Him.”
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Bible Reading
10 Reasons to Spend Time Alone with God
“But those who trust in the Lord will find new strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.” Isaiah 40:31 Spending personal time with God is unlike anything else this world can give you. Nothing compares to its riches. Here are ten
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Bible Reading
How do you Spend Time with God?
What in the world does it mean to seek God? To make Him our first priority? How do you spend time with someone who is invisible? For the longest time, I had no idea. But over the years, I’ve learned a few practicalities that provide some answers to these questions and might help start or