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Letting Go of the Past

As you look at your emotional life, what grievances are you holding onto? Where is unforgiveness limiting you? God invites you—prayerfully and faithfully—to let go of the past.
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Let the Light In

Sometimes it is not uncommon for little children to be afraid of the dark. While the darkness can feel scary or uncertain, the light brings clarity, a new way of seeing.
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The Struggle to Surrender

When we do not surrender, it is easy for our identities to become attached to our own perceived ideals of how we think our lives should unfold.
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The Gift of Our Crosses to Bear

What causes you heartache, keeps you up at night, or otherwise nags your mind and soul in your everyday life? These struggles make up the wooden beams of your cross.
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Christ the King

What kind of king gets nailed to a cross for a throne? What kind of king gets buried in a borrowed tomb? What kind of king was Jesus? And what kind of kingdom does he rule?
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A Lesson in Forgiveness

Josephine Bakhita said that if she met her torturers she would kiss their feet, for without them she would not have become a Christian or a woman religious.
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Refocusing Our Attitude

Where we place our focus determines our attitude. When we start down a familiar mental rut (“Why do I get stuck with all the work around here?”), we can redirect that channel, finding something to appreciate.
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