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The Prison of Depression and the Way Out
Depression is a strange and heavy kind of prison. It’s not made of bars or locks, but it can still hold you captive, keeping you stuck in a place where joy feels like a distant memory and hope seems impossible. Lysa TerKeurst’s words hit close to home:“Some prisons don’t require bars to keep people locked…
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We Have This Hope as an Anchor for the Soul: Finding Faith in Turbulent Times
It’s Monday—the start of a new week—and the headlines are heavy again. Recently, President Biden authorized the use of long-range missiles from Ukraine into Russia, heightening already tense relations between the West and Russia. In addition to that, there is a swirl of emotions following Trump’s recent re-election, and it’s easy to see why so…
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Envy vs. Kindness: Choosing Gratitude Over Comparison This Season
As we head into the season of thankfulness, it’s easy to feel torn. Black Friday deals are calling our names, social media is filled with highlight reels, and the pressure to “keep up” with others is everywhere. Instead of feeling joyful, this time of year can often lead to something more subtle but deeply damaging:…
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How Satan Uses Sexual Exploitation and Objectification to Undermine God’s Design
We live in a world where the value of human beings is often reduced to their physical appearance or how they can be used for others’ pleasure. Satan, as the ultimate deceiver, knows that breaking down the sanctity of sex and relationships strikes directly at the heart of God’s design for love, commitment, and self-respect.…
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How Satan Would Use Fear and Chaos to Divide and Destroy the World
If there’s one thing we know about Satan’s tactics, it’s that they are subtle and play on our deepest fears and insecurities. And what better way to spread chaos than by using the very events that already shake our world: pandemics, wars, and natural disasters? By feeding off the fear these events cause and manipulating…
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