When Your Friend is Hurting
Helping a grieving friend can be confusing, especially when you’re unsure what to say or do. Their emotions may shift, making it hard to gauge their needs. Despite the uncertainty, simply showing up with kindness and patience can make a difference.
Weekly Bible Reading Plan based on the message: https://bible.com/p/72941974/078a15610a325b9c3535f065499aa3a7
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Giving Back When You Want to Give Up
It is truly amazing to witness the kindness of people, especially those who have experienced tremendous loss yet choose to volunteer anyway. How does this contribute to the healing process? Why do people give their time and energy when their hearts urge them to turn inward? Why give when all you want to do is grieve?
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Finding Peace When Life Falls Apart
In the midst of crisis, silence holds a powerful grace, offering clarity and space for reflection. By embracing stillness, we create room to trust in God’s guidance, finding peace in His presence. In these moments, we can quiet our minds, listen to our hearts, and respond with wisdom, rather than reacting in panic. Silence becomes a source of strength, allowing us to navigate adversity with faith and calm assurance.
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Safely Navigating the Storms of Life
Why is it that some people shine in crisis while others fall apart? In times of crisis, God provides a steady source of strength and peace that helps us hold it together when everything around us seems to be falling apart. This hope allows us to be the best version of ourselves when we need it most.
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Overcoming the Fear of…”What If?”
The fear of "What if?" can be paralyzing, filling our minds with doubt and worst-case scenarios that keep us from moving forward. It traps us in hesitation, preventing us from taking risks, embracing opportunities, or trusting in the unknown. However, overcoming this fear begins with shifting our mindset—acknowledging uncertainty but choosing faith over fear, embracing resilience, and trusting that growth comes through challenges, we can silence the endless "What ifs" and step boldly into the future with confidence and purpose.
Weekly Bible Reading Plan based on the message: https://bible.com/p/72273599/4c0acc62402166e4161ca47d9b2c8650
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