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God Speaks Your Language

Candid Guest · October 27, 2021 · 2 Comments

Written by Candid Guest Amy Nicholson

I know as a Christian I’m not supposed to worry. Like Paul says in his letter to the Philippians, I should not be anxious about anything but “in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.” (Philippians 4:6). Being a lover of words, I can’t help but notice the words anything and everything.

Really? I mean, I know the world during Paul’s lifetime was less than perfect but come on! Have you seen the world today? With everything that’s going on, how can I not worry? About anything.

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What is Gossip?

Candid Guest · October 13, 2021 · 2 Comments

By Candid Guest, Jessica Sims

A few weeks ago, the women from our church’s small group went for a ladies night out. It was a much-needed break from our daily responsibilities. The night was full of laughter and stories, everything from church happenings to our fully dysfunctional families that we love oh so dearly.

We were having a great time until someone referenced their previous small group. Immediately the vibe changed. The tension was all over their faces. Whatever it was, it wasn’t a pleasant memory.

These ladies have been friends for years, but I was the new girl they just welcomed in. I asked about the reference to the previous small group and got an unexpected response.

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7 Scriptures to Renew Your Faith When You’re Hanging On By A Thread

Candid Guest · October 6, 2021 · Leave a Comment

By Candid Guest Chyna Nicole

As a single mom, I find myself hanging on by a thread more than I would like to admit. From keeping my time with God consistent, maintaining my health and business, to my child’s school and extracurricular activities, all to come home and have to keep it together to manage my home. Often I find myself running on empty as though I’ve hit a wall. Am I the only one who experience this or feel this way?

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Overcoming Low Self-esteem Through The Vista Of God’s Lens

Candid Guest · September 13, 2021 · Leave a Comment

Overcoming Low Self-esteem Through The Vista Of God’s Lens by Candid Guest, Happiness Hassan

I was one of those many women who used their weaknesses as an excuse to remain in their comfort zone. Unknowing to me, the more attention I gave to my weaknesses, the more it damaged my self-esteem.

Little was I aware that I had succeeded in making the soil of my life fertile for the lies of the adversary. “You are not good enough; you are a failure, and you don’t belong.” Those were the words that kept ringing in my mind each time I attempted to break forth from my past mistakes. I believed those lies, and this pattern continued for a long time until my entire self-esteem was shattered.

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Crocodile Tears & Jesus

Candid Guest · August 18, 2021 · 4 Comments

Things had been going so well. But now I watched as genuine crocodile tears ran down his chubby little red face.

Tatum had been having a blast in the electric car his Uncle Michael had brought to our house. Driving the tiny vehicle appeared to be the highlight of his toddler life. I was impressed he could keep the pedal pushed down enough to make the car hum across the patio. Steering, however, proved to be a skill he hadn’t yet mastered. His giggles, though, fully compensated our efforts as we raced to keep the path cleared of porch furniture and planters ahead of him.

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God Loves You – A Candid Moment Guest

Candid Guest · August 16, 2021 · Leave a Comment

How priceless is your unfailing love, O God!
People take refuge in the shadow of your wings.
Psalm 36:7

Has anyone ever told you: “God loves you?” Growing up in church, I heard this phrase tossed around quite a bit. As a very young child, I felt the love of God deeply. Receiving and flowing in His love was second nature for me.

But, as I got older, God’s love became something that I logically understood. The Bible said He loved me, so I believed it, but I felt it less and less.

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5 Bible Verses on Patience

Candid Guest · August 9, 2021 · Leave a Comment

5 Bible Verses on Patience was written by Candid Guest, Rachel Nelson

“Be Patient” is a phrase I probably use too often with my kids and not enough with myself. When you have young children it becomes increasingly obvious that there in fact ‘beams in your eye’ that need to be cast out, and I have learned that this is one of mine.

My children are absolutely wonderful. They are happy and helpful around the house, but like all children they also have moments of anger, rebellion, and downright messiness.

Somehow, I am supposed to raise them with loving kindness and meekness without letting myself become frustrated. It’s my job to encourage them to grow, gently prune away any of their imperfections, and guide them to become their best selves, (while at the same time also learning to improve myself!)

I must do this from a place of great patience, because they will inevitably make many mistakes.

Kind of like how God does the same for me.

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With a Grateful Heart

Candid Guest · August 4, 2021 · Leave a Comment

With a Grateful Heart was written by Trista Park

Praise the Lord! Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever.
Psalm 106:1 NKJV

There is a song my daughters sing constantly in our home.

“Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall. There are seasons, four in all.”

I often find myself humming the tune hours after they have stopped singing. It’s a cute and fun way to remember the order of the seasons and has brought up some interesting conversations about weather patterns during various seasons.

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Give Me Peace, Lord – A Lament to Forgiveness

Candid Guest · June 28, 2021 · Leave a Comment

Give Me Peace, Lord – A Lament to Forgiveness was written by Cori Strathmeyer

Have you ever had someone say or do something that hurt your feelings and crushed your spirit?

On Mother’s Day, I received an unexpected, cruel and hateful message. My husband and I were traveling between grandchildren’s homes, dropping off gifts for the moms and securing snuggles from the kids. And then the random iPhone message appeared.

In a nutshell, the extremely long text said, “I despise you.”

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3 Biblical Truths to Help You Know You Belong

Candid Guest · June 14, 2021 · Leave a Comment

You Belong: 3 Biblical Truths to Help You Know You Belong is a Guest Post by Nikki Evanson

As long as I could remember, I struggled with a deep sense of not belonging.

I never felt like I belonged in my family growing up and it led me to feel like I had no place in the world either. At gatherings, the causal question of “where are you from?” made me cringe, knowing that it might lead to more in-depth questions about my past.

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