Alannah Francis
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5 Bible verses to help you move on from shame
Are you feeling ashamed because of your past? Here are some Bible verses to help you see that God wants His people to move on from shame.
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Good things come to those who wait...on God: 3 reasons to enjoy the wait
When God makes us wait, we're called to trust Him, even thought we don't know what He has in store for us.
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3 tips from the Bible for making best friends
Maintaining friendships can be tough. When we spend a considerable amount of time with people we like, we're bound to get closer and more comfortable with them but we're also more vulnerable to being hurt by them.
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The 4 do's and don'ts of moving on from bad relationships
Here are four dos and don'ts of distancing yourself from the damaging effects of bad relationships.
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Chris Pratt says power of prayer saved his son as he asks Twitter followers to pray for 4-year-old fan with brain cancer
Actor Chris Pratt has urged his Twitter followers to pray or a 4-year-old fan who is battling brain cancer.
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3 ways that God prepares us for what's to come
We're not always aware of when God's doing something with the purpose of preparing us for what's to come so we can become frustrated, confused and even disheartened at the time. Identifying some of the ways that He prepare us can help us to be more alert to and appreciative about instances when He's at work in our lives.
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Think positive: 5 Bible verses to help you say no to negative thoughts
We're used to maintaining a focus on the dangers posed from external harmful influences but we shouldn't neglect that we can poison our own minds with negative thoughts about ourselves. We can act as our own worst enemies by telling ourselves that we're not good enough, not wise enough, not loveable. These five Bible verses can help you to assert your power over pessimistic thinking.
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3 practical ways to keep Jesus as your role model
How can we make sure that Christ is a constant source of instruction in our daily lives? How can we make or default response to situations that test our faith or force us to choose between what's Christ-like and what's unrighteous "What would Jesus do?" instead of "What best benefits me?" Here are three practical ways that provide us with some answers.
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5 Bible-rooted pieces of advice on waiting for 'the one'
The Bible is full of great advice for choosing your spouse and what to do while you wait. Here are five pieces of guidance for you as you hope and pray for a husband or wife.
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He hears you: 7 Bible verses to reassure you that God's listening to your prayers
If you've been talking to God and you're starting to lose faith that His ears are open to your prayers in general or a request in particular, these Bible verses can refresh your memory on what you need to do to reach out to Him and have Him respond.
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4 things to reassure you when it feels like you're in a hopeless situation
With age comes wisdom but we will always lack the answers to some of our most significant questions. If you can't get your head around why certain things are or aren't happening, here are four things to reassure you.
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3 comforting thoughts for when living out your faith leads to rejection by others
If you're an unwilling "reject", turned on by friends or family because of your faith, or you feel cast aside for any other reason, here are three comforting thoughts.