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Shrinking and Growing, Thinking and Glowing
Most of us aspire for growth. Naturally, as we make efforts to improve ourselves and develop our thinking, we grow. We should want to be the very best we can be, right? What would it look like to grow in… Continue reading
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From Misery to Ministry
Have you ever felt the weight of the world pressing down on you and needed time alone to mourn it all? In those moments, the last thing in the world we need is to listen to someone else’s problems and… Continue reading
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14 Daily Declarations for a Victorious Life
Living victoriously in the eyes of God isn’t necessarily about amassing wealth and fancy stuff, although it could include such things, I suppose. It’s not the primary focus though. I tend to believe that living successfully is about fulfilling the… Continue reading
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No… Know; & Know This 2 (Too)
“He is so rich in kindness and grace that he purchased our freedom with the blood of his Son and forgave our sins. He has showered his kindness on us, along with all wisdom and understanding. God has now revealed… Continue reading
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No… Know
Have you ever wondered why Adam and Eve took those bites of the fruit from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil after God told them not to? And why did God even create such a forbidden tree?… Continue reading
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Low Impact Thinking and 3 “Graceful Steps” to Implement It
I’m not a fan of jumping. I do enjoy a good cardio class, but it has to be of the low impact variety, otherwise modifications are in order to accommodate my need for a less jarring, high-impact mode of aerobic… Continue reading
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Not Enough Can Be More Than Enough
It occurred to me while doing a group study on overcoming insecurities that the more I focused on the fact that I have insecurities I need to overcome, the more highlighted that reality became. On the flip side, something else… Continue reading
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Better Than Wishes
I imagine that many of us have spent time wondering what things we’d wish for if we were ever granted three wishes from a genie in a bottle. Things like millions of dollars, perfect health, and world peace are among… Continue reading
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Forgive AND Forget… Yeah, Right!
I’ve considered myself a fairly forgiving person. Am I really as forgiving as God intended for me to be, though? I’m not sure that I am. I think I have some work to do that includes a deeper look at… Continue reading
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I Change My Mind…
Do you mind if I speak frankly today? I had to start a new medication a few days ago because my symptoms have been steadily progressing. Apparently it’s much stronger than the med I previously took. It makes me feel… Continue reading
Goodness Gracious! Shawna Russeau-Franklin 