Sometimes, the very challenges we face become the vessel for God’s greatest blessings. When Dyslexia makes learning a painful experience full of tears and temporary failure, it can bring you to a place of total surrender. And with a heart fully dependent on the Lord, you discover a divine source of strength that opens doors you never could have dreamed of ... this is Heather’s story!

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What does it mean to fear the Lord? It’s not a dreadful fear as some might think, but rather a reverent fear that acknowledges the holiness, power and majesty of Almighty God. As believers, it is evident in a posture of humility and a desire to live a life that pleases God. And when we do, we experience all the blessings that come with it. Let’s purpose to honor God in this way. He is worthy of all our praise!

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Do you know God is a fierce Protector? When the darkness of this world confronts us, we can cry out to Him for help and know that He hears us. God is an ever-present help in trouble. He is bigger, stronger and more powerful than anything we might face. And, we also play a part in His protective care. Let’s take Him at His Word, follow His lead and watch fear lose its grip!

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Fear has a way of creeping into our lives in the most unwelcome places. One of them is in the workplace. When difficult people, projects and circumstances cause fear to rise in our career, we must remember, God has a bigger plan in it all. Nothing is beyond His power to move on our behalf. God can give us the skills, abilities and favor we need to thrive in the most challenging situations ... and grow stronger through it!

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When negligence results in a child’s severe disability, it’s normal to feel angry and fearful. But, choosing to have a grateful heart can change everything. Rather than focusing on the disabilities, this mom focused on God’s abilities to work through it. Though the path has been hard, it’s been a beautiful lesson of love, patience and compassion for every life her daughter touches. This is Janet’s story.

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Our faith is a journey, and God holds the plans. So, what is the “next step” He's asked you to take? Maybe you’ve known for a while, but fear has held you back. Fear can cause us to stop ... when God says go. Whatever that next step is, it's time to trust God. Listen in for six ways to push back the fear that's preventing our progress!

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Are you afraid of dying? You don’t have to be. The Bible says, God set eternity in our hearts when we were created ... and there is so much more than this! What if the here and now is just part of the journey? What if the abundant life you’ve always dreamed of is waiting for you on the other side of this one? It’s not a question of “What if?” but rather a promise of “What is!”

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Fear has the power to completely immobilize us, if we allow it. And, the enemy loves to keep us bound by fear; that way we take ourselves out of the game and become useless for the Kingdom of God. But we don’t have to settle for it. When fear whispers in our ear, we can combat it with confidence using three specific strategies. Fear doesn’t get the final say ... God does!

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What do you do when a health challenge carries on for years, without any real answers? You’ve seen all the specialists, you’ve prayed, you’ve cried, you’ve persevered ... but the road ahead remains unknown. You put one foot in front of the other, and purpose to trust God no matter what. He is still good ... EVEN IF nothing ever changes. This is Mandy’s story! 

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Sometimes, life can bear down so hard that we become overwhelmed and want to give up. But, those are the times we need to persevere. Feelings can lead us to wrong decisions if we’re not careful. But, God uses hard seasons to mature us in our faith and produce godly character. When we’re tempted to give up, we need to remember the goal of our faith, and purpose to press on!

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