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Author, Chris Courts, had suffered anxiety and panic attacks earlier in life. Not having had one in years, he thought that chapter was behind that—that was, until an episode of his favorite TV show, Ted Lasso, sent him spiraling. After conversations with friends and family, professional help, and spiritual investment, he is in a much healthier place than ever before. In this article, Chris lays out the hard work he did to move toward better mental health, and the Biblical truths that are providing a foundation for him to stand on now. 

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It is easy to lose your marriage in the hustle and bustle of parenting—the carpools, sporting events, scout meetings, and endless array of school activities. This is exactly where author Lori Murray found herself. After separating from her husband for a time, they decided to give it one more go, being sure to implement 7 strategies to help their marriage survive. Now, with kids out of the house, their marriage is better than it’s ever been. If you’re looking to improve your closet relationship, there is a mountain of actionable advice right here.

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We love watching the films in the Gladiator franchise… but living the reality of the Roman Games was something else entirely. While the bloody duels drew huge crowds to the Colosseum, the games rubbed up against the Church’s belief that all life was sacred because it was made in the image of God. Enter the ring, Telemachus. This ancient believer couldn’t stand the carnage, and took action. This is the story of how one man of faith brought down a millenia-old Roman institution, putting his life on the line to save others. 

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Bad things happen in life, but could there be a deeper cause behind it all—and does that explanation apply across all circumstances? Author, Craig Dockery, looks at the biblical idea of spiritual attack: what is it, why does it happen, and is there anything we can do about it? 

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Ever felt like you didn’t have “it”—like you weren’t smart enough, creative enough, pretty enough, or skilled enough? Author, Catie Castleman, did too. And after an awful week, with those thoughts piling up, she reached a breaking point. It was then that God drew a line connecting her self image to a lie she’d believed since childhood—and, step by step, He began to unravel it. In this article, Catie takes us on a deeply personal journey ending in more freedom than she ever thought possible. The best news of all? It’s available for you too. 

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A new year is just around the corner, and if Google is to be trusted, plenty of people are trying to figure out how to add more Bible-time to their lives. In this article, Caleb Mathis shares five Bible reading hacks that have helped him to ingest more scripture. 

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To Santa… or not to Santa… for many parents, that is the question. In this article, lead pastor at Crossroads Church, Kyle Ranson, explains why his family includes Santa in their Christmas celebrations, and how they’ve used it to build their kids’ faith.  

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What’s the deal with Emmanuel? The word gets tossed around a lot at Christmas time, but what does it mean—is it like a nickname for Jesus? Should I spell it with an I or an E? Does it have any bearing on the holiday season? In this article, author Scott Dill explains how the meaning of Christmas is tied up with this name, and how it has the power to change not only your holiday, but your entire life. 

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Even though your grandma’s nativity scene includes the three guys with camels and expensive gifts, most historians believe the wise men didn’t actually visit Jesus in the stable. In fact, we’re not even sure if there were three of them, or if they even rode camels. Author and editor, Chris Pennington, unravels fact from fiction as he dives into exactly what the Bible does (and doesn’t) say about those mysterious travelers from the East—and why it still matters this Christmas season.

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A recent study found that 62% of Americans believe giving gifts is the most stressful part of the holiday season—but it doesn’t have to be. Author, and recovering-bad-gift-giver, Caleb Mathis, looks at the story of the Magi for inspiration in giving gifts of impact this Christmas. Hint—every great gift involves effort, intentionality, and empathy.

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