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Soul Repair Begins in the Hands of God

Soul repair begins in the hands of God. Two characters from the Mandarin language reminded me of this truth, thanks to a devotion book I am enjoying with two of my sons right now, Noah and Joshua. …

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Easter: A Sign for All Time

Luke 19 reminds us that as Jesus approached Jerusalem the week before he died, he wept. “If you, even you, had known on this day what would bring you peace—but now it is hidden from your eyes …

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Sleep: A Holy Ending to a Busy Day

The following is taken from portions of  Tessa Thompson’s blog post Go to Bed for the Glory of God. It is an excellent read!   Sometimes, one of the hardest decisions of the day is when to end …

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A Mom’s Guide to Sabbath Rest

For a short while, a very short while, I believed that Sabbath Keeping was about family bonding. During this season, I set into motion all these plans for delightful family crafts, games and activities. I soon discovered …

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Hug Your Way to Better Health

This short article was written by Daniel Ameduri and gleaned from the April 1, 2015 post in Thought Catalog titled 7 Scientific Reasons Hugging Is The Best Thing Ever (We’re sharing the best 4.) Hugs … We all love …

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Retreat!

“Dacha” is one of my favorite words. Have you ever heard it? It’s Russian. I was introduced to it in the town of Istra, Russia in January 2012, while speaking on the topics of rest and retreat at …

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A Prayer to Take to Heart

With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, may our love be founded and grounded in the goodness and grace of God. From this place, and this place alone, we have much to give and offer. A. W. Tozer captures …

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The Joy of Productivity Can Be Yours

When it comes to productivity, I am all eyes and ears. Time is precious. I refuse to squander the daily allotment of time I am given each day to live for God’s glory. 24 hours – to …

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Breathing LIFE into Today’s Teachers

Note:  The application process for Breathe! Strategic Wellness for Today’s Educators will open at 8:30 AM on Saturday, January 13. Visit http://www.runhardrestwell.org and follow the link on the first page. Are you an educator in northeast Indiana? A teacher? Principal? Guidance counselor …

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Breathing LIFE into Today’s Teachers

Are you an educator in northeast Indiana? A teacher? Principal? Guidance counselor or school nurse? Do you know one? You can bless them today by inviting them to apply to Breathe! Strategic Wellness for Today’s Educators. Fifty …

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