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12 Bible Verses to Stay Steadfast in a Distracted World
Have you ever sat down to work on something on your computer, and before long, youโve found yourself researching wrinkle cream, scrolling social media, or purchasing something you never intended to buy? In a distracted world like ours, we often need Bible verses to stay steadfast and refocus our hearts on God.
Steadfast in a World Full of Distraction
Have you ever picked up your phone for one glance and found yourself an hour later wondering where the time went? Life feels noisy, doesnโt it? In a distracted world, learning how to stay spiritually focused โ to remain steadfast โ is no small challenge. Notifications ping. Needs arise. Opportunities multiply. Even good thingsโministry, family,…
Showing Up With Compassion Even When Love Feels Heavy
Showing up with compassion even when love feels heavy often looks very different from what people expect. There is a kind of love that most people never see. This kind of love rarely shows up in grand gestures or public moments.We see it in quiet spacesโlong nights, hard conversations, and the steady decision to stay….
Holding Onto Hope Now, When Healing Feels Slow
I believe with all my heart that God heals, but Iโve also learned He doesnโt always do it on the timeline I would choose. And if Iโm honest, that can feel confusing and even discouraging at times. Yet Scripture, especially in Psalms, shows us we are not alone in that place. Our guest post, โHolding…
Will You Linger in Christ’s Pain and Redeeming Grace
Do you want to rush ahead to Easter Sunday and pass over the suffering Jesus endured on the cross? It is difficult to pause in the grief and physical anguish the Son of God carried as He faced His death. Yet what if we slowed down instead? What if we lingered in Christโs pain and…
The Best of Embracing the Unexpected | Second Half of 2025
As weโve already stepped into a new year, itโs still worth slowing down long enough to look back with grateful hearts. The past six months were filled with Godโs gentle invitations to pause, breathe, and trust Him more deeply โ even when life felt uncertain or heavy. Join us as we take a look at…
When Someone You Love Withdraws Each Winter
Seasonal Depression and Mental Health Changes Have you ever noticed a change in your mood, energy level, eating, or sleep patterns at particular times of the year? Perhaps you have observed these shifts in someone you love. Did you know that people can experience depression in certain seasons? How will you respond when someone you…
Goals: Weโre Choosing An Unhurried, Faith-First Focus
Does your goal-setting start with good intentions and usually end in discouragement? Perhaps youโre like me and get excited about the thought of new goals, but before long, the pressure of them creeps in and steals the joy. Thatโs why this year weโre choosing an unhurried, faith-first focus to setting our goals. Letโs stop pushing…
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