How to Love Your Neighbor – Even When You Don’t Want To
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How to Love Your Neighbor – Even When You Don’t Want To

But he wanted to justify himself, so he asked Jesus, “And who is my neighbor?” -Luke 10:29Oh, how often I want to justify my own lack of initiative. There have been so many times when I’ve seen someone in need and shrugged off the call to love them.To be honest, sometimes I genuinely don’t want…

3 Ways to Discern God’s Voice when Facing a Decision
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3 Ways to Discern God’s Voice when Facing a Decision

Have you ever struggled to discern God’s voice when facing a decision? You know, that itching feeling when it comes to discernment. The one where you just want God to shout out which way to go? I’ve been there. Too many times. I’ve faced decisions, crossroads and major life changes and stood frozen, afraid of making…

Overcoming Satan’s Attempt to Distract You
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Overcoming Satan’s Attempt to Distract You

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|54px|0px”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.27.4″] I am honored to welcome April Boyer to the Standing Against Satan series. Her story is a powerful testimony of God’s working even in the painful and unsure times. And she boldly proclaims hope, even when Satan tries to distract us from…

Fighting Satan’s Schemes with the Gospel of Jesus
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Fighting Satan’s Schemes with the Gospel of Jesus

I’m excited to welcome Heather Hart from Candidly Christian to the Standing Against Satan series! She takes a powerful look at one of our greatest weapons against Satan’s schemes-the helmet of salvation, displayed in the gospel of Christ. Her post sheds Christ’s shining light of truth on Satan’s attempts to steal our attention.  Discontentment. Doubts….

Have You Let Satan’s Influence Into Your Church?
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Have You Let Satan’s Influence Into Your Church?

With our church doors open wide, we must be careful who we let in. Satan is waiting for an invitation. He is lurking outside the door.Have you let Satan’s influence into your church?  After living in several places over the past few years, I’ve walked through many different church doors.Some became a temporary home, while…

Learning to Say It is Well When Your World is Falling Apart
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Learning to Say It is Well When Your World is Falling Apart

Have you ever been through a time where everything seemed to be falling apart? Maybe you’re going through a major transition that is shaking your world.Or maybe you’ve felt the weight of grief or despair.Why is it that when we go through times of suffering, God seems so far away?  We are so inclined to…