being the church
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When Our Hearts Get Offended
We’ve all been there. Someone makes a comment—seemingly innocent—and suddenly, our blood pressure spikes. A minor inconvenience, like a long line or a misplaced item, sends frustration surging through our veins. That one person at the event, who we had to sit next to for hours, who was bathed in perfume? Why does it feel…
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Are you Feeling Apathetic?
When Apathy Creeps In: A Call to Reconnect Have you ever felt like you’re just going through the motions? Blah… The passion you once had for prayer, worship, or even daily life seems to have faded. You know you should care, but your heart feels distant, dull, or even numb. I live in an area…
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See the Gold in your Grumbling
Turn Your Grumbling Into Gold: Transform Complaints Into Powerful Prayers We all have moments of frustration—those times when the little annoyances pile up, or when deeper longings feel unmet. It’s easy to let grumbling slip into our conversations and thoughts. But what if your grumbling could become something beautiful? What if your complaints were actually…
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Are You Mocking Me?
What is the Root of a Mocking Attitude? Mocking. It’s a sharp word, isn’t it? It conjures images of hurtful laughter, dismissive remarks, or subtle jabs meant to diminish someone else. The hardest is watching leaders do this – mocking other leaders. Leaders are called to a higher account. If we as leaders mock others,…
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Struggling with Porn Addiction? Invite Jesus Into the Picture
If you find yourself struggling with a porn addiction, know that healing is possible through renewing your mind with the truth of Scripture and inviting Jesus into your thought life. (This is a powerful exercise and NOT to be discounted NOR interpreted to be an unhelpful: “read your Bible more”.) One powerful way to begin…
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Stubbornness: A Path to Healing
Stubbornness often masquerades as strength, but in reality, it’s a symptom of our deeper heart wounds. Ezekiel 36:26 shows us that God desires to give us a heart of flesh, free from the hardened places caused by pain and trauma. Stubbornness blocks us from receiving the fruits of the Spirit, such as love, patience, and…
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Thanksgiving: A Call to Gratitude in Every Season
As we gather to celebrate Canadian Thanksgiving (yes, it’s in October – a month before the USA), it’s easy to focus on the tradition of giving thanks for food, family, and blessings. But for women of faith, devoted to hearing God’s voice, Thanksgiving is a time to press even deeper into the practice of gratitude—not…
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Belize Ministry Adventure 2024: A Journey in Living Color
This past July’s ministry adventure in Belize was once again a beautiful tapestry woven by God’s hand. Our team, united and vibrant, experienced the power of His presence in a way that deeply impacted both us and those we served. Throughout the trip, we felt God moving through every interaction, in the events for the…
Following and Trusting : Encountering God Out of the Box 