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The Challenge to Overcome
Life throws at many things. Often, the ones that caught us off-guard are the ones that bring scars and wound us deeply. Trials and challenges are part of life. We are aware of this reality. Yet, whenever we go through heartaches and pain because of our hardships, sometimes, we forget that our desired result must…
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God’s Steadfast Love Leads Us to Repentance
“The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercy never comes to an end . . .” This song keeps reminding me of God’s love and mercy, even for someone like me who is stubborn and self-dependent. These past weeks, I don’t think I could say that I have been a good Christian. I…
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Beauty for Ashes: God’s Way of Transforming Our Broken Lives
Last week, I decided to use my free time going to a book sale. It has been a long while since the last time I had indulge myself with books. As I looked around, the smell of the books enticed me to flip some of those pages near me. I picked up one book. Then,…
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Holding Things Loosely
In the quietness of my spirit I have whispered, “Lord, I have to learn to hold things loosely.” We all have a fair share of what we hold tightly in this life. Either it is a relationship, material possession, career, money, power, dreams and aspirations, influence, or no matter what that is, we know that…
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The Pain That Transforms The Soul
As I sat on the edge of my bed, there was this sudden urge to just sit down and ponder for a while. How many years has it been? A little over six years, “that long, Ann!” I thank God because until now, I am still here. Those valleys and mountains that I walked on and climbed…
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When It’s Hard to Let Go (of Something or Someone)
Many times, we heard the statement, “Let Go and Let God.” Something that I have learned in a hard way. Why is it really letting go of something or someone is so hard to do? I had that season of questioning, too. I came to a point life where I had to re-evaluate my life…
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Being Still in a World That is Constantly Changing
These days, I feel that my soul is saddened as I heard (and read) that one of my favorite Christian authors had veered away from the truth. She is a great influencer and a distant mentor to me. I have read many of her books, listened to her podcast, and watched her faith grows even…
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When Waiting Seems Forever
I hate waiting. For me waiting is like a waste of time when I can do things on my own and stop waiting. But impatience always leads to unfavorable result. Impatience while waiting is telling God, “God, you are late. Let me handle it my own.” Yet, in reality this is part of our lives.…
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5 Ways to Maintain Our Walk with God
Nowadays, distractions come in many forms and shapes. Social medica alone takes so much of our time. Most often than not, spending too much time on it won’t give us any returns. It will just leave us feeling discontented when we see our friends seemingly having a perfect life. Social issues have become toxic and…
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When the Path is Blurry, Trust the Lord
Many years ago, I loved planning what my life would be like. I was so stubborn (well, getting better on that) and I did not like others pointing out what I wanted for my life. Until God taught me a hard lesson in 2017 when it involved my health. I got so depressed that I…
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