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What do you think, should couples discuss depression in marriage? If you or your spouse have depression do you openly discuss it together?

Number One | How to Be a Light in This Dark World

Do you ever wonder if the dark world around us will snuff out your little light? All of us will face seasons where the darkness will try to overtake us and extinguish our fire. It may be due to our own decisions, circumstances beyond our choices of those we love, or events beyond our control. However, we are not helpless. We can still shine in this dark world. Discover five steps on how to be a light in this dark world.

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Number Two | 12 Bible Verse to Help You Draw Closer to God

Do you desire to walk nearer to the Lord? Have you made it your life goal? Today I share 12 Bible verses to help you draw closer to God. 

Woman with Coffee and her Bible | 12 Bible Verses to Help You Draw Closer to God

Number Three | Why Embrace Gratitude in the Midst of the Unexpected

Are you finding it hard to embrace thankfulness in this season of your life? Is your life riddled with pain, loss, and challenges – making it difficult to see anything worthy of praise? Maybe it has left you pondering; why embrace gratitude in the midst of the unexpected? I have been there too. Discover ten reasons why a grateful heart is crucial to persevering well.



Although it may feel unlikely at times, finding faith, hope, and love is possible. However, we must make it our mission right from the start

Woman in a field | Are you tired of waiting for a miracle and growing weary in the meantime? Discover four ways toward a new outlook.

Are you waiting for a miracle and growing weary in the meantime? Have you given up hope that God even hears your prayers?

Are you smack dab in the midst of the unexpected, yearning for more? Although it may feel unlikely at times, finding faith, hope, and love is possible. However, we must make it our mission right from the start

Do you expect relationships to last forever? Perhaps, a question you need to ask yourself is, why would I let go of a friendship?

As the dust settles and we are left to live with painful circumstances trusting God might get harder. How will you continue to trust God?

A boarded up door: When God Closes a door

We have two choices that help in the wait when God closes a door. Will you choose what benefits or hurts you?

Life is painful and challenging at times and we have all experienced hurt. Find out how to find peace in the storm of unexpected pain.

Life is painful and challenging at times, and we have all experienced hurt. Find out how to find peace in the storm of unexpected pain.

Have you found yourself in a season that seems to clash with the current one? Discover how embracing two things at the same time is possible.

Have you found yourself in a season that seems to clash with the current one? Discover how embracing two things at the same time is possible.


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What do you think, should couples discuss depression in marriage? If you or your spouse have depression do you openly discuss it together?
Is it hard for you to trust God in a season of waiting?  Today our guest, Leslie Newman shares some insights on how to put our trust in the Lord. 

Is it hard for you to trust God in a season of waiting? Our guest, Leslie Newman, shares insights on how to put our trust in the Lord.

Do you ever struggle with deciphering whether you are feeling grief or depression? Do you wonder if you need a little extra help?


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