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On Healing, Gratitude, and Being Well
If we’re honest, our relationship with God is probably heavily based on petitions. We need something and so we ask Him for it. God is not Santa Claus, but He is the giver of life — and we are the ones in need of it. So what does it look like to ask and receive in a healthy way?
Do I Trust God?
How many times have we heard this well-meaning advice offered to us in difficult seasons? Or perhaps we’ve overheard someone we admire claim “I just trust God” and we’ve marveled at their ability to do it, while at the same time silently berating ourselves for our fears. Trust the Lord. How can something so simple be so difficult? And why can’t we manage to remember to do it when everything falls apart?
The Truth About Santa Claus
Most of us probably know that our Santa Claus is based on some guy named Saint Nicholas, but we may only have a vague idea of who he actually was. Nicholas was a 4th century Bishop of Myra, a small town on the southern coast of Turkey.
Who Is God the Father?
The God of the Old Testament may conjure up images of fear, judgment, legalism, and wrath but it’s important that, as Christians, we are able to see Him for the true Father He is and has always been.
How to Have an Amazing Group Experience
Fall is in full swing and that means new groups are starting up soon. Joining a study group can be exciting and a little daunting. These tips can help you…
Loneliness
Isolation doesn’t necessarily equal loneliness and a large circle of relationships doesn’t necessarily prevent it, although both can certainly have a deep impact.
Fun Summer Ideas
We’re about halfway through summer in New England, even though it’s felt a little like rainy season in the Amazon. If you’re looking for ways to make the most of these beautiful (or rainy) days, here are some great, low-cost ideas!
How to Pursue Quality Friendships
The As with everything else, Scripture gives us good guidance around friendships. Healthy relationships have the ability to deeply impact the course of our lives for better or for worse. When we use wisdom to choose who we let into our inner world, those relationships can strengthen us, grow us, and draw us closer to God
How to Hang on to Easter
The world has moved right along from one holiday to the next just like it always does, but maybe we’re not ready to leave the joy of Easter behind. Maybe the resurrection of the God of the universe seems a little too important to set aside just yet but we’re not quite sure how to hang on.
What Is Communion?
Even for long-time followers of Jesus, communion can seem a little odd. Those small cups of grape juice and tiny, dry wafers packaged together test our fine motor skills and patience, and maybe it feels just a little bit strange to eat on command in church. And why is it important anyway? Isn’t communion just for “traditional” churches? Do we really need it? If not, why do it?
Who Was St. Patrick?
There are plenty of myths about him and while truth has been blurred with legend, there are things we know for certain about the way he chose to live his life that make his story worth telling.
How to Support Your Child with Anxiety
Perhaps the hardest part of parenting is watching your child struggle. Childhood can be confusing and sometimes scary — after all, there is quite a bit of change that occurs and we have fewer resources to manage it, both internal and external, when we’re young.
The Winter Blues
February may be the longest New England month. The magic of that first snowfall and the joy of a white Christmas have long since passed, leaving behind a weary settling-in for winter. So, how can we handle it?
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