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Move the Box: Overcome Worry and Get Things Done

Donna Amidon

Move the Box: Overcome Worry and Get Things Done

The appointment card had been on my nightstand for months, staring at me every morning and night. Why was it so hard to do a simple thing...

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Does Prayer Really Make a Difference?

Is there something you need from God, and you wonder if prayer makes a difference? The other day as I was reading Romans, I was struck by...

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7 Things Every Mom Must Remember

Not long ago, I attended a baby shower where we were asked to complete “Advice for the Mom-to-Be" cards for the new mom. As I began...

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Overwhelmed by Life? Take Time to Rest

2022 started strong… until about day nine. It was a Sunday afternoon. My husband was watching soccer, and the kids were texting with...

Seeking God and Stepping Out: What's the Dream of Your Heart?

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Seeking God and Stepping Out: What's the Dream of Your Heart?

Last weekend, my family and I enjoyed attending a popular Christmas event called the Bethlehem Walk. As we pulled into the busy parking...

Never Enough Time? One Step to Simplify Your Life

Donna Amidon

Never Enough Time? One Step to Simplify Your Life

I’ll never forget one morning when I put my daughter down for a nap and retreated to my bedroom to pray. That particular morning had been...

Trying to Do Too Much? Be Who God Has Called You to Be

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Trying to Do Too Much? Be Who God Has Called You to Be

If there was one word that could sum up how I’d been feeling, it was exhausted. Though it may not have been apparent from the outside,...

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Hearing His Voice, Trusting His Ways

It was a story I’d read 100 times before, but this morning was different. It was the miracle of Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead. And...

In Transition? 3 Things You Need to Know

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In Transition? 3 Things You Need to Know

Lately, I’ve talked with many people whose lives are in transition. Some have changed jobs or started new careers. Others have begun...

When Anxiety Overwhelms: Rise Above Feelings and Rest in Faith

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When Anxiety Overwhelms: Rise Above Feelings and Rest in Faith

I think most of us have those days from time to time: days of being gripped by anxiety and void of God’s peace. It had been one of those...

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Seven Lessons During a Season of Unrest

I find it interesting that the song “The Blessing” by Kari Jobe Cody was released just days before Covid. Yet I admit, the first time I...

Biblical Perspectives: Pray More, Worry Less

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Biblical Perspectives: Pray More, Worry Less

The other day, I did a study of the word “anxious” in the New Testament. To my surprise, I discovered a common thread. In almost every...

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A Simple Question to End a Complex Year

For our family and perhaps yours, conversations around the dinner table this year have often centered on the heartaches and headaches of...

So You're Thinking about Homeschooling? 5 Things to Consider

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So You're Thinking about Homeschooling? 5 Things to Consider

Many moms have been asking the question, “Should I homeschool this Fall?” And with such an uncertain future, the question has never been...

Life in Crisis: What the Empty Tomb Tells Us

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Life in Crisis: What the Empty Tomb Tells Us

It's a different kind of Easter, isn't it? This morning, I was reminded of Romans 8:28: "God works all things together for good…" The...

Stressed by the Chaos? 3 Simple Words to Settle Your Soul

Donna Amidon

Stressed by the Chaos? 3 Simple Words to Settle Your Soul

It was another day of my new normal. I awake, my feet hit the floor, and I whisper a prayer that today will be better than yesterday. As...

Fresh Focus for 20/20: 3 Steps to Keep You Moving Forward

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Fresh Focus for 20/20: 3 Steps to Keep You Moving Forward

Focus. It's what the athlete needs for the winning goal. It's what the musician needs to perform with precision. And it's what we...

Mary and Eve: The Brilliant Connection You Never Knew

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Mary and Eve: The Brilliant Connection You Never Knew

If there were ever a picture worth 1000 words, this would be the one. Here we see Eve, the first woman, and Mary, the mother of Jesus....

When You're Tempted to Give Up: A Simple Guide to Not Losing Heart

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When You're Tempted to Give Up: A Simple Guide to Not Losing Heart

Have you ever read a verse a thousand times, then a phrase seemed to suddenly appear? This happened as I was reading the Parable of the...

Getting Unstuck: The Key Relationship You've Been Missing

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Getting Unstuck: The Key Relationship You've Been Missing

I’ll never forget my first day of college orientation. After a day packed with games, tours, and slide presentations, I was assigned a...

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