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Imposter syndrome in the workplace is as common as forgotten leftovers in the breakroom fridge. But it doesn’t have to be. When author Caleb Mathis found himself struggling to believe he belonged, he turned to the scriptures for help—and found wisdom he could act on. In this article, he shares three things he did to slay the imposter at work: (1) talk to someone, (2) listen well, and (3) recalibrate your mind.

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Spider-Man: Brand New Day is shattering box office records, but underneath the action is a simple truth—you weren't made to do life alone. In this article, author Chris Pennington shares his own story of isolation, how the only thing God called bad in his original creation was loneliness, and simple tips you can put into place to kick-start your own friendships. 

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Despite three hours of nonstop action, Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" is actually a story about waiting. At the heart of it all is Argos, a dog whose faithfulness can teach us something that the heroes of scripture all had to learn the hard way—faithful waiting means getting your hands dirty. In this article, author Donny Black explains how waiting grows us, and what to do while you’re waiting for the next thing. 

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It's easy to get carried away with youth sports, especially as a parent. In this article, author Caleb Mathis shares how God got his attention about his attitude and actions during Little League games, and four ways scripture pushed him to be better.

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Speed kills—in the car and in your soul. The frantic pace of existence is exacting a heavy toll on all of us. We’re physically stressed, emotionally disconnected, and spiritually listless. The answer? Pumping the brakes. Author Natalie Warrick found that God asked her to do something unexpected in order to better connect with him—actually drive the speed limit. God moves slowly, with purpose and intention. In order to hear from him, we just might have to slow ourselves down. Faster isn’t always better. 

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Can a bad movie throw you into an existential spiral? Author Chris Pennington was in the theater on opening night for the latest Star Wars movie: The Mandalorian and Grogu. What he saw was underwhelming. After two hours, and nearly $40 for two tickets, not much actually happened: no storylines were advanced, no lightsabers were lit, no risks were taken. It served as a reminder that the best stories—and the best lives—involve real stakes, real meaning, and real risk. Thankfully, we’re all invited into a much better story, one with eternal ramifications, no theater pass required. 

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When Jesus describes himself as “the door” in John 10:9, what does He mean? In a culture when doors are consistently used to keep people out of spaces where they don’t belong, Jesus is saying something quite the opposite. He is the door that grants access, offers protection, and even goes after those who feel left out.  

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Anxiety about money might be the only thing rising faster than gas prices—but financial stress doesn’t have to win. In this article, author Tom Lange shares three unexpected ways he combats the ever-present stress of balancing the family budget: asking, giving, and remembering. 

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Hearing from God can feel like an impossible task. Do I have to sit in silence for hours, throw away my phone, and trade in my favorite t-shirt for some monk's robes? Author Donny Black used to think so, until he started devoting time every day learning to listen to God. In this article, Donny shares the simple five-minute formula he follows to help him hear, and stay connected, to God like never before.

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For many kids and teens, having a personal cell phone has become a right of passage—but that little device isn’t all fun and games. From Internet privacy to pornography, bullying to online gambling, cell phones can open our kids to a world of potential problems. How can a family navigate these issues, while maintaining the convenience of being able to text your kid about the updated start time for soccer practice? Author and pastor, Alli Patterson, stumbled upon the answer: the family phone. In this article, she unpacks how having a shared phone has allowed her kids to experience freedom while learning appropriate boundaries, all under the watchful care of their parents. If you're feeling pressured to get your kid a phone, try this first. 

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