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writings from Christa Threlfall
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The Risks & Blessings of Praying for Humility
While I expected and foresaw the risks of praying for humility, I didn’t anticipate the blessings. There have been two blessings in particular:
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Weary One, Take Heart
The events in your life are for a glorious purpose: to make you holy like your Savior and beloved brother, Jesus.
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When You Feel Far From God
How can I Get Close to God? What Do I Do When I Feel Far From Him?
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God’s Presence + Nothing = Full Joy
I always revert to thinking there is more joy in something besides God. This is why I need the truth of God’s Word to correct my thinking. God’s presence + nothing = fullness of joy.
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Aging for God’s Glory
Though we tend to pair aging with a loss of effectiveness, the psalmist recognizes that, for the righteous, aging can be a time of increased flourishing and influence.
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Books of 2022: 13 of my favorite reads
Here are 13 books that changed, encouraged, taught, and delighted me in 2022.
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Avoiding God’s Word
The #1 Thing to Do When You Don’t Want to Read God’s Word
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4 Habits to Help Your Heart Give Thanks (When You Don’t Want To)
Thanks. It’s a simple word and one we hear all the time, especially during this month. Anyone can say it; it’s not reserved for the healthy, strong, or rich among us. In fact, it makes no difference how rich or poor, young or old, healthy or sick you are…you can use this word and it…
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