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Samson's Dating Advice

Before I met and eventually married my husband, I tried online dating. The matchmaking service promised to weed through zillions of searching singles to find the most compatible matches.

ODB: The Whole House

Wearing his striped jumpsuit, James walked across the steamy jail gym and climbed into the portable pool where he was baptized by the prison chaplain. James’ joy multiplied, however, when he heard that his daughter Brittany—also an inmate—had been baptized that same day . . . in the same water!
Lord, you have been our dwelling place throughout all generations. Psalm 90:1

Typography: Psalm 90:1

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A friend’s comforting embrace, the warmth of our beds, the safety of our homes–these are among the places we seek refuge when we’re bowled over by life. In that moment, we feel secure, loved, and protected, with the Big Bad Wolf of Life kept at bay.
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Productivity Tips From 3 Bible Characters

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As I think about how often productivity, fatigue, and burnout are part of our vocabulary, I wonder if it’s time to assess our work ethics and consider some truths from the Bible that may help us.
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Choosing to Forget

“It was a bit painful. I didn’t want to go back into my life and imagine things that I hadn’t understood so far.” Those words from Ian McKellen, the actor who is perhaps best known for his portrayal of Gandalf in the movie trilogies The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit, help explain why he cancelled a book contract for his autobiography.

ODB: Flexing Faith Muscles

During a trip to the zoo, I stopped to rest near the sloth exhibit. The creature hung upside down. He seemed content being completely still. I sighed. Because of my health issues, I struggled with stillness and desperately wanted to move forward, to do something—anything.

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Subtle Ways We Can Give Into Victim Mentality

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“Woe is me”, you mumble as you promptly decide to sulk in a corner, even though you know doing this will cause you to isolate yourself more. Perhaps it’s because you find yourself being a victim of your circumstances, and life’s been unfair towards you.
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Wrestling and Restoration

Whenever I counsel couples considering divorce, I always start by asking them this question: What kind of relationship did your parents have? Children whose parents divorce are far more likely to do so themselves