Alannah Francis
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4 positive ways to kick the comparison habit
Constant comparison isn't easy to avoid but it isn't impossible to address. Here are four things you can to opt out of it.
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Demons: the danger they pose and how we can defeat them
Many of us will avoid intentionally inviting demons into our lives by not taking part in activities which openly purport to do this, but we still need to be prepared to defend ourselves against evil which attempts to enter our lives with or without invitation.
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Praise through the pain: 5 worship songs when times are tough
For many of us, when hard times come our instant reaction is to ask God for the pain to cease, for the problem to go away and for His peace to reign. While such a reaction is appropriate, we can also go to Him by singing praises for Him who loves us most dearly.
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3 questions to ask yourself if you're praying for healing
Have you been praying for healing but noticed that your health has not improved, perhaps even got worse? It might be that you have some underlying issues that need addressing.
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7 Bible verses on how God provides us shelter amid the storms of our lives
You might be thinking: "Where can I go?" as you attempt to pin down a location where you'll feel safe when in reality you need to go to someone who will make you feel safe, and that someone is God.
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Why it's important that our hearts are in the right place at all times
Here are two reasons why it's important that our hearts are in the right place at all times.
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Be bold: 2 ways to fearlessly act as an ambassador for Christ
Our words and our actions are the two main vehicles for our boldness. Here we look a little more closely at how we can use them as we act as ambassadors for Christ.
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5 Bible verses that teach us to celebrate diversity
A hatred for diversity doesn't reflect a love for the one who created it. We should celebrate the differences that we have because of their beauty, usefulness and because they are the work of our Father in heaven.
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4 prayers to say for peace in our world
Whether there's a particular place that you feel called to prayer for, or you just want to pray because you feel powerless to affect any sort of change, here are four prayers that you can say for peace in our world.
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Single, childless, or both? You can still be complete: Here's how it's done
It's entirely possible to live a full, meaningful and worthwhile life even if you're single, childless, or both. It might seem an obvious thing to point out, but so much of what we hear, read and watch says otherwise.
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5 Bible verses to help you prepare for Jesus' arrival and trials ahead
The Bible is essentially our handbook on how to ready ourselves for when temptation strikes and for when Jesus comes again. If you're in need of some guidance on why preparation is so crucial and how you can do it in a spiritual sense, let these five Bible verses steer you in the right direction.
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3 ways by which forgiveness renews us
Jesus' death for the forgiveness of our sins cleanses us, renews us and opens up the pathway to restoration of our relationship with our Father in heaven. The forgiveness that we exchange with one another here on earth does similar things.