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Finding God’s Grace in a Blended Family

Malisa Jannette

God’s grace in a blended family shows up in many ways—fostering forgiveness, encouraging communication, and building unity. Blending Isn’t Instant I remember five years ago, when our family “blended” into...

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Personal Stories
Lisa Jansen

Why Do We Celebrate Easter? 

When you think about Easter, what pops into your mind? Is it that whimsical bunny that delivers delicious chocolate treats while you sleep? Or maybe it’s the thrill of Easter...

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Faith & The Bible
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Shepherd's Gate Church

What If God Is Closer Than You Think?

Have you ever had a moment when life felt too random to be just coincidence? Maybe you ran into an old friend at the perfect time, heard a song that...

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Culture
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Grace Boldman

Love more like Jesus this Valentine’s Day

Move over Cupid! This Valentine’s Day, there’s a greater love worth celebrating–one that lasts far beyond flowers and chocolates. It’s the love of Jesus, of course! God’s greatest gift to...

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Personal Stories
Alicia with newborn crying in her lap.
Alecia Swejkoski

New Year, Same Me—Only Better

As we step into a new year, it’s natural to reflect on the past—the good, the bad, and yes, even the ugly. These moments matter because they shape who we...

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Personal Stories
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Jim Jensen

Christmas Traditions 

Here comes Christmas! It seems like it happens every year around this time 😉. For me there is a push and a pull between the fun of celebrating the holiday...

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Personal Stories
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Melissa Zahodnic

How to Be Thankful Every Day

What does it mean to be thankful? Is being thankful different from being grateful? In short, yes. Being thankful is often immediate and tied to a specific situation or circumstance....

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Faith & The Bible
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Lisa Jansen

Soulful Fall Recipes

With the arrival of Fall, a season of transformation unfolds around us. I feel the cool air as I walk outside and see trees turning from green to an exquisite...

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Faith & The Bible
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Shepherd's Gate Church

How to Pray: A Guide for Beginners Seeking a Deeper Connection 

Prayer is often described as a conversation with God, but for many of us, it can feel more like leaving an awkward voicemail for someone we’ve never met. If you’re...

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Culture
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Shepherd's Gate Church

5 Ways to Build a Healthy Marriage 

Are you looking to strengthen your marriage or build a solid foundation for your future together? A healthy, fulfilling relationship doesn’t happen by chance – it requires dedication and effort...

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Kids & Family
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Lisa Bollinger

A Mother’s Wish

For as long as I can remember, I always knew I wanted to be a mom. God had placed that “wish” on my heart to have my own family one...

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Personal Stories
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Pamella Kraemer

Keeping Your Faith While Dating in the Modern World

Hey, all you young, single Christian ladies out there! Are you feeling discouraged while trying to find ‘your person’ in this society we live in? Social media relationships, celebrity couples...

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Culture
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Melissa Zahodnic

Hold Please. The World Is Calling!

Take a moment and think about your average week; what does it look like? You’re probably on the go from one place to the next; your cell phone beeping and...

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