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    Biblical Stress Management: How to Find God’s Peace in Overwhelming Times

    September 16, 2025 /

    Introduction: Stress Is Real, But So Is God’s Peace Stress is part of life. Deadlines pile up, decisions feel heavy, and responsibilities seem endless. For many women, especially those navigating life alone, stress isn’t just an occasional wave — it’s a daily weight. Busyness, financial worries, perfectionism, and even spiritual dryness can make the soul feel restless and weary. The Bible never denies the reality of stress. From Moses overwhelmed by leading Israel to David hiding in caves, God’s people have always faced pressure. What Scripture does promise is this: stress doesn’t have to rule you. Jesus invites, “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I…

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    Lessons from Stories of Gratitude in the Bible

    July 3, 2025 /

    There’s something deeply grounding about the stories of gratitude in the Bible. They don’t just tell us what to do—they show us how people, real people, responded to God’s presence with thanks, often in situations that didn’t make sense. These stories aren’t always about comfort or blessings in abundance. Sometimes, they begin in barren places—waiting rooms, prison walls, aching hearts. Yet still, these individuals paused to express thanksgiving. It’s worth asking: why? In everyday life, it’s easy to forget the power of thankfulness. The noise of obligations, disappointments, and just…life, can crowd out even the smallest moment of praise. But gratitude, especially biblical gratitude, isn’t about pretending things are fine. It’s…

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    There’s something quietly powerful about waking up and whispering a simple “thank You, God.” No dramatic shift. No lightning bolt moment. Just that small, sincere act of noticing. Of turning your eyes—however weary—to the God of the universe. In a world that constantly demands more, faster, louder… gratitude slows us down. It gently lifts the soul. Gratitude to God isn’t about pretending life is easy. It’s about choosing to see His steadfast love woven into our daily life, even when things feel heavy. Especially then. Whether it’s catching a glimpse of a beautiful sunset after a hard day or simply having clean water to drink—it all matters. These seemingly small moments become sacred reminders of the goodness of…

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