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Don't let summer holidays sedate your spirit: 5 ways to keep your faith alive and exciting during the holidays
Holidays offer us the potential for us to refresh but they can also be the reason that we regress. Instead of slipping into a state of spiritual sedation, use the summer to explore your faith and stay excited about it.
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3 things you can do to stop misunderstandings ruining your relationship with God
Getting the wrong impression about someone can ruin your relationship with them. If you have misguided expectations about what they should be doing for you and vice versa, you're likely to find yourself in a state of discontentment.
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Bible verses to help you stay joyful when it seems like something good has come to an end
Realising that God is central to our happiness and taking steps to convey this belief through our actions can help us to cope better with the passing of temporary fixtures in our lives.
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3 things to remember when you're afraid to say yes to God's call
As glorious as it is to discover what your God-given purpose is, not everyone is fearless in the face of their calling. Here are three things worth remembering when you're afraid to say yes to God.
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3 tips for getting through periods of uncertainty
Even though we can't always prepare ourselves for the unexpected, we can plan for how we deal with times of uncertainty. Here are three tips for taming worries about the unknowns in your life.
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Physical infidelity vs emotional affair: which is worse?
Is a physical affair worse than an emotional one? Which kind of infidelity would most hurt you or your partner?
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3 of Pope Francis' marriage essentials and how you can incorporate them into your relationship
In his address to couples in Krakow last week, Pope Francis mentioned three things which he said are essential for married couples to remember as they go through married life. Here's how you can incorporate these three things into your marriage.
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The 4 do's and don'ts of moving on from bad relationships
Here are four dos and don'ts of distancing yourself from the damaging effects of bad relationships.
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How to make your mark on the world the Christian way
The thought of making a positive impact in a big world with so many complex issues can be overwhelming. But there are so many little things that we can do to make big changes. While Jesus left a remarkable legacy from his time on earth, and made the ultimate sacrifice, he didn't overlook the significance of small acts of kindness.
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What to do when your prayer feels pointless
In times like these, we should be drawn to prayer even more than before. However, sometimes the idea and the reality seem worlds apart and we can be discouraged in our prayers, even feeling like they are pointless.
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3 tips from the Bible for making best friends
Maintaining friendships can be tough. When we spend a considerable amount of time with people we like, we're bound to get closer and more comfortable with them but we're also more vulnerable to being hurt by them.
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4 important aspects to a healthy relationship with God: Forgiveness, love, communication, faith
These are some of the central aspects of our relationship with God.
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Chris Pratt says power of prayer saved his son as he asks Twitter followers to pray for 4-year-old fan with brain cancer
Actor Chris Pratt has urged his Twitter followers to pray or a 4-year-old fan who is battling brain cancer.
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Good things come to those who wait...on God: 3 reasons to enjoy the wait
When God makes us wait, we're called to trust Him, even thought we don't know what He has in store for us.
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5 Bible verses to help you move on from shame
Are you feeling ashamed because of your past? Here are some Bible verses to help you see that God wants His people to move on from shame.
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