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Why Emotional Hoarding Neglects Jesus & How to Fix It
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We hear a lot about the hoarding of physical things, but we don’t often consider hoarding in an emotional context. And rarely – if ever – do we consider its relationship to the Cross or Christ’s atonement for our sin nature. In many regards, we harbor a lot of emotional baggage that not only…
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Conquer Your Demons by Growing Where You’re Planted
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We often see good and capable people with brilliant intellects or skills fall into the perils of drugs, alcohol, gambling, and a myriad of other addictions. Whether it is a famous athlete, musician or someone like Ricky the third shift supervisor or Linda the CEO, they are not immune to temptations and destructive personal…
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Why True Hope Requires Leaving Behind the Baggage of our Pasts
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When life is in a terrible rut, things lack color and everything has a hint of sorrow. When I have felt this way, I’ve had virtually zero motivation to do anything about it. I feel powerless, inept and downright worthless. I ask God to “change my stars” in certain aspects – acknowledging he no doubt…
