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What Happens When Your Routine Falls Apart? 5 ways to Balance Faithfulness and Flexibility
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Maybe you’ve experienced this too—those days when things just don’t go according to plan. You start with a rhythm, a schedule, or a practice that usually helps you feel grounded. But then life happens: unexpected responsibilities show up, tiredness lingers, priorities shift, or distractions sneak in. Before long, the day feels a little off,…
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Stop Striving, Start Living: Learning to Rest in God’s Fullness
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Last Sunday, after service, my churchmate reached out to me with an invitation. He had organized an event in their company, a bank, and he needed guests to help fill the room. By that time, only half of the seats were confirmed, so he asked if we could come. I saw it as an…
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How to Start a Meaningful Quiet Time With God Through Journaling (Tips and Encouragement)
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This morning, while having my quiet time, I found myself smiling as I wrote my prayers to God. My heart was filled with gratitude for all the changes He has been making in my life. It was such a joyful moment—simply knowing that I get to meet Him daily, write to Him, and talk…
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Is Jesus Truly Lord in Your Life? 3 Practical Ways to Live in Obedience
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Over the past week, I’ve been continuing my quiet time in the Old Testament. I am now in 1 Samuel, and one theme has been standing out to me so strongly: the repeated disobedience of Israel. Time after time, God’s people turned away from Him. Time after time, they cried out for help when…
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The Weight of the Cross: Why Did Jesus Have to Die?
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Not long ago, I had a simple but painful accident. I reached into my travel kit and accidentally cut my finger with a razor. It had been uncovered for months, but I never thought much about it—until blood began to flow. Strangely, that tiny wound took me straight to the cross. My mind flashed…
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How I Start My Day with God: My Morning Routine as a Christian Writer (and Why It Matters)
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“Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.” — Proverbs 16:3 (NIV) For the past month, I have been on a new journey—a sabbatical journey that has not only changed my pace but has deeply reshaped my heart. One of the most precious things the Lord has given me…
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Why I Took a Sabbatical at the Peak of My Career (And 4 Things to Consider Before You Do Too)
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During one of the short breaks we had at the Unplug Retreat, my roommates and I decided to play a card game called Comfort Cards. The deck had different categories—Love, Career, etc.—and we chose to focus on the Career section. Each person took turns answering a prompt from the card. But right when it was…
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God’s Faithfulness in the Wilderness: What My Sabbatical Taught Me About Rest and Provision
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I recently moved into a short-term stay for my sabbatical—a place I found online that already looked peaceful in photos. But when I arrived in person, I was genuinely amazed. It was even more beautiful and relaxing than I expected. And right there in that quiet, cozy space, I felt something strange rise up:…