Grave Clothes
Melanie Stevenson Melanie Stevenson

Grave Clothes

The loving process of Jesus bringing us to life.

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Manifesting: New Age or Biblical?
Brigitte Foisy Brigitte Foisy

Manifesting: New Age or Biblical?

The Cambridge Dictionary’s word of the year for 2024 was “manifesting.” A trendy topic across social media, from life coaches to celebrities, it refers to the practice of using visualization and affirmations to imagine or achieve what we desire. According to the British dictionary, it’s the “belief that doing so will make it more likely to happen.” While this practice has often been labeled as secular, “new agy” and criticized by Christians, I believe there are essential truths within the concept that align with biblical principles. Let me explain.

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Beginning with Forgiveness
Faith Sarah Marquise Faith Sarah Marquise

Beginning with Forgiveness

Betrayal. Grief. Sadness. Loneliness. These words defined much of the last year for me. In the midst of devastating loss, I turned to the Lord with big questions. What’s next, Lord? How can I start over from here? What are you preparing me for in all of this? And most importantly, how can I forgive someone who has caused me so much pain?

How are you starting this new year? Are you carrying any pain with you from last year? Is there any bitterness in your heart? Is there someone you need to forgive? Maybe it’s a wrong that was done to you many years ago. Perhaps it’s been easier to hold on tightly to the hurt than to let it go.

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The Paradox of Joy and Suffering
Faith Melanie Stevenson Faith Melanie Stevenson

The Paradox of Joy and Suffering

We don’t need to live exceptionally long to realize that pain and suffering are a byproduct of life.

Eventually, suffering arrives, breaking in like an intruder and wreaking havoc on our best-made

plans, upending our hopes and dreams for the future and leaving us writhing in the ruins.

Sometimes, pain can even cause us to question God.

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Transforming Love
Melanie Stevenson Melanie Stevenson

Transforming Love

God longs for a relationship with us, and once we link arms with him and accept his invitation, we are secured and transformed by his love. We never need to question his love or our worth.

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Embracing Life—Together
Faith Melanie Stevenson Faith Melanie Stevenson

Embracing Life—Together

For many years, I believed the lie that everyone else had life figured out. They didn’t have problems, they didn’t struggle, and their lives were perfect. I no longer think that way. 

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Beautiful, ShinNy Rimowa
Faith Brigitte Foisy Faith Brigitte Foisy

Beautiful, ShinNy Rimowa

I changed my mind! I’m neither spiritual or religious…. I’ve decided on a new title with all the (beautiful, shiny Rimowa) baggage it carries.

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Written by: Melanie Stevenson