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Over the past several days, as Lent begins, I’ve been reflecting on what Jesus went through at the end of His earthly life, for me. And you.
Beneath ancient olive trees in the Garden of Gethsemane, Jesus entered into an agony so intense that the Gospel of Luke records His sweat “became like drops of blood.” Medical science recognizes a rare condition—hematidrosis—where ...
Each year, Christians around the world enter a sacred season known as Lent—a forty-day pilgrimage of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving that is meant to prepare the heart for Easter. Rooted in Scripture and shaped by centuries of tradition, Lent isn’t just a liturgical observance. It’s meant to be a spiritual journey into the desert with Christ, so that we may rise with Him in g...
There is a strange lightness that comes after the bags are loaded into the car, the closet finally closes without resistance, and the shelves breathe again. Getting rid of things can feel surprisingly joyful — not because stuff is bad, but because our souls were never meant to be weighed down by it.
Decluttering is more than a practical task. It can be a spiritual pract...
Why do some relationships feel so effortless while others feel like you’re constantly missing the mark, complete with frustration to the point of anger? You may care deeply, try harder, and show up consistently—yet still feel unknown, unappreciated or unseen. According to marriage counselor and author Dr. Gary Chapman, the issue often isn’t a lack of love, bu...