Spoken or Written, Jesus Loves Our Prayers

Cozy reading nook with coffee.

by Polly Wick Writing my prayers is how I best communicate with Jesus. Words get all mixed up coming out of my mouth when praying out loud. This Thanksgiving I so wanted to say the prayer. I tried. It fell flat. And I had so much to say! I love it when friends pray from…

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Coping with the Stress of Moving Over the Holidays

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by Susan Miller, Founder of Just Moved Ministry Moving can be emotionally difficult and stressful even in the best circumstances. With the holidays facing you during a time of transition and change, it can be especially hard. There may be days when the stress of moving is overwhelming and you feel totally immobile to unpack…

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A less-than-perfect party

Family Christmas dinner with gifts.

Reaching out is worth the risk by Dina Matthews I do not have the gift of hospitality. I have other gifts. I’m comfortable in them. Hospitality . . . not so much. But what became clear to me as a newcomer was that if I wanted to get to know people and develop some real…

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