Anxiety
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Why You’re Probably Not Hearing God’s Voice
I’ve said this sentence a lot: “I feel like God is saying…” [fill in the blank]. Take the job, leave the job, start the business, end the relationship, move cities, launch the nonprofit, etc. Maybe you can relate. What I’ve found, though, is that “I feel like God is saying…” isn’t a biblical concept. When…
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Insecurity Causes Restlessness. Here’s How to Overcome It.
Almost everyone is chasing something they think they lack. We all have a level of insecurity. Insecurity is defined as a lack of confidence or protection. When you feel like you’re lacking something in life (money, status, fulfillment, etc.), ask yourself… What have I invested in the most? God? Family? Comfort? Success? Investment = giving…
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Is God Always With You?
What does it really mean for God to be with you? Scripture says that God is always present. Psalm 139:8 says, “If I ascend to heaven, you are there! If I make my bed in Sheol, you are there!” But Scripture also says multiple times that God will never leave us or forsake us. Jesus…
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Is It Possible to Overcome Fear?
Fear can’t take anything from you – it can only tell stories and receive what you hand over to it.
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How the Illusion of Control Keeps Us In the Shackles of Comfort
There’s a widely-accepted lie in our culture that we blindly embrace. It’s like Santa Clause for adults. The lie we all willingly believe in is the lie of control. The signs of chasing control are everywhere: These are all byproducts of a mind that is set on control but can never find it. We decide…
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The Sneaky Root of Fear and How to Nip It in the Bud
Most people aren’t held back by a lack of knowledge, opportunity, health, wealth, or wellbeing. The single barrier blocking most of us is fear. Fear tells you: It stunts our ability to grow, lead, and impact the people around us. And it’s very subtle. It comes from past hurts and it waits beneath the surface…