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Decades into following Jesus, author Caleb Mathis struggled with prayer. It often felt forced, unnatural, even boring. It was a muscle that needed training, so he borrowed the perspective of some of the greatest athletes, artists, and influencers in history—copy, until you can do it on your own. In this helpful article, Caleb shares five prayers from other people—some from scripture, some from later heroes of the faith—that he routinely uses to work (and strengthen) his prayer muscles. If your prayer time could use a boost, this article is waiting for you. 

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Early in her marriage, Alli Patterson had an affair. Looking back at that challenging time, she now recognizes seven red flags that she and her husband avoided, ignored, or swept under the rug. After the hard work of reconciliation, and with now 20+ years of marriage together, Alli shares those red flags, and what you can do to avoid those landmines and affair-proof your closest relationship. 

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Ancient armor. A creed. A mission. That’s not just what sets the Mandalorian apart from other characters in the Star Wars universe, it’s actually true of every follower of Jesus. In this article, author Tommy Jewell unpacks how he found ancient spiritual truth in the world of Mando and Grogu, and how wrestling with it has set his life on a new trajectory. When you understand how God has designed you, it changes everything. 

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Eighteen. That number haunted author Sean Boyce—the number of summers he’d get to spend with his son before adulthood changed the dynamic. Like every overstretched, but well-meaning father, Sean was doing his best, but worried that time was slipping away. So he made a bold choice, carving out time every summer to spend with his son, and hundreds of other dads and their sons, building into each other. Father + Son Camp is a revitalizing weekend that gives your son exactly what he needs to become a man: time with his dad. 

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For kids, summer means fun, freedom, and ice cream. For moms… not so much. Whether you work, stay-at-home, or anything in between, summer means changing all the family rhythms you’ve been leaning on for the past year. No wonder it feels so stressful. In this article, working mom of four and pastor, Alli Patterson, shares some hacks she’s picked up over the years that help her not only survive, but thrive, during the summer months. 

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Does God actually care if I recycle? Author Natalie Warrick thinks so. In this article, Natalie shares how the Bible caused her to reconsider her own environmental impact, and she shares incredibly practical steps anyone can take today to help take better care of God’s creation. Environmental problems can seem daunting, but when everyone works together, real change is possible. 

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Prayer seems simple enough, but building a life-giving habit isn’t easy. Author Caleb Mathis noticed that his prayers had become last minute acts of desperation, much like a Hail Mary pass in football. Knowing it could—and should—be better, he went to work finding ways to build his prayer muscles. Along the way, he uncovered five hacks to turn prayer into a powerful habit instead of an afterthought. 

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Earth Day only comes around once a year, but author Caleb Mathis believes the call to care for God’s creation extends just as much to the other 364 days. In this practical article, Caleb explains seven ways you can lessen your impact on the planet—from recycling, to controlling your food purchases, to spending time outside. These simple steps aren’t just a way to save the planet, they might help you serve the LORD as well. 

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After his time as a reconnaissance Marine ended, Mike “Croz” Crossley struggled with the loss of brotherhood and mission that had defined much of his life. Realizing many veterans feel the same, he started Veteran Camp, an off-the-grid weekend designed to help veterans reset their direction, restore their purpose, and reconnect to their true mission. In this article, Croz shares four ways Veteran Camp has helped push his life forward. 

Veteran Camp happens each year in April. Find more information and claim your spot at veterancamp.us

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When Jesus died, some remarkable things took place—there was an earthquake, a veil torn at the temple, and the return of some long-dead heroes of faith. Wait, what? As strange as it sounds, these moments point back to promises God made in the Old Testament, and they point forward to what his power can still do in our lives today. At the death of Jesus, the whole order of things was shaken up, the barrier separating us from God removed, and the promise of new life was inaugurated. What happened when Jesus died? Some of the most important moments in all of history. 

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