" No one can know about this or I will be ruined." Does anybody else struggle to watch TV shows where a character lies and then spends the whole season trying to keep up the lie? I sit there watching the pain they are going through, the stress they feel, or even the pain they …
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Secrets can absolutely change your life. The positive side is waiting to tell others about some exciting news that no one else knows. The negative side is keeping the truth from others about struggle or sin you don't want to come to light. One we are so excited to share, the other we would rather …
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"So keep a firm grip on the faith. The suffering won't last forever. It won't be long before this generous God who has great plans for us in Christ- eternal and glorious plans they are - will have you put together and on your feet for good."1 Peter 5:10 (The MSG) It was from this …
A moment came years ago when I realized that my ex-wife would never see the man I have become today. I wasn't hoping that I could win her back but rather I was upset that I wasted all those years in that marriage not being the best version of myself. I was mad at myself …
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I feel like I should be doing this but...Where do I even begin?How do I know if it's my calling? Have you ever had questions or thoughts like this? Maybe they randomly show up as you daydream. Or other times they keep you up at night. You feel like you are wasting precious and limited …
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We all want to leave a legacy for our kids.But what does it look like?Is it money, power, possessions or something else? Rarely are these three things mentioned as a part of a man's legacy at his funeral. And if they are, what a sad legacy. Those with a great legacy have their character spoken …
It's that glorious time of year! Time for turkey, pie, football, and sweatpants! And maybe some time to reflect and be thankful... But maybe this is your first year alone because your kids are at the other parent's house, you recently lost your job, or a family member is struggling with a serious health issue. …
"Dad all you do is yell at us for what we do wrong." How would you respond to this statement? The good news is that you are not the only dad who has had their kids say this to them. There are two ways to respond and you can find them in the following quote: …
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How can you control how someone else acts? You can't. You can sure try to but you would get better results from banging your head against the wall. At least in that situation, something will eventually give. I struggled/struggle with wanting to be in control. I hate feeling like my life is out of control …
"What did you do this weekend?""I had soccer practice...""Wait, you are playing soccer?" Silence. Let's back up. How did we get here? Your ex asks if a kid can do a certain activity. You say no, they say yes. Stalemate...until the other parent decides to let the kid do it anyway. This situation isn't unique …