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Simple acts of kindness and compassion.

In a small community lived two close friends, Sarah and Rachel. They had been inseparable since childhood, sharing their dreams, secrets, and life’s ups and downs. One sunny afternoon, as they sat on Sarah’s porch, sipping tea and enjoying the gentle breeze, Rachel noticed a profound sadness in Sarah’s eyes. “What’s been bothering you, Sarah?” …

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The dangers of seeking emotion-amplifying experiences.

I will never forget my first emotion-amplifying, senses-enlivening encounter within a Worship experience. There’s an invigorating and motivating quality to the atmosphere. Being together with others and seeing God move in tangible ways stirs our affection for Him. We were then forewarned about an inevitable spiritual challenge that would follow. Returning to the challenges of …

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Looking for growth in all the wrong places.

Today, I’ve been reflecting on this observation: our minds excel at two distinct functions. Firstly, they are adept at responding to danger triggering a defensive response. Secondly, they possess the capacity for personal growth, for growing us up. However, our minds cannot do both simultaneously. Reflecting on my own past life experiences, I recall extended …

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