Melissa Richeson and Dawn Carroll

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  Apr 17, 2024

  Setting your high school graduate up for success in life

  This is it, parents — the end of the era we have with our kids as kids.

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  Mar 25, 2024

  National Umbrella Month: Why I got an umbrella tattoo (hint: God)

  When we are weary and tired from life, do we run to his hiding place, His refuge? More often than not, I’m trying to survive in my own strength and seeking solace in a worldly solution.

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  Mar 16, 2024

  The health benefits of facing fears

  Facing fear isn’t easy, but it might be necessary and helpful, especially if a pervasive fear is affecting your mental, physical, or spiritual life.

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  Feb 4, 2024

  How do we endure through trials?

  In what areas do you have need of endurance? In what areas might the Lord be calling you into the hard work of perseverance?

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  Jan 25, 2024

  3 ways to practice healthy rest

  Here are some ways that we might practice intentional daytime rest, and thus improve our overall health and output.

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  Jan 10, 2024

  Why renewal is a more biblical concept than New Year's resolution

  In fact, the word “resolution” itself might be part of the problem. A resolution, by definition, is simply a firm decision to do or not do something.

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  Dec 14, 2023

  What to think when holiday traditions change

  We all know that seasons change, but do those treasured traditions have to fly out the window?

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  Nov 13, 2023

  Sacrifice: The essence of Thanksgiving

  In the process, we might inadvertently equate the two — happy and thanksgiving — as if they must go together.

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  Aug 10, 2023

  7 things to do when your friend is hurting

  Because of this, Job was forced to defend himself while he was still suffering. Talk about adding insult to injury.

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  Mar 20, 2022

  5 questions to ask yourself if you lack peace

  My dad died way too soon, leaving her a young widow with more peace and quiet than she wanted or planned. His passing was unexpected and devastating to our family, but none of us would deny that when we lost him, we gained some peace.