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it is finished
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it is finished

Usually when someone says that something is finished, that means it’s as good as it’s going to get. But God’s finishing is a point of beginning for us. We can have a new life, new hopes, and new desires because God has completed the work we couldn’t do on our own!

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joy is real, too
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joy is real, too

We have been conditioned to believe that we're only being honest when things are hard or bad. Here's your reminder that seeing the good doesn’t negate the bad. But just because the bad is real doesn’t mean there isn’t real good to be had also.

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Unknown Needs, Known Saviour
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Unknown Needs, Known Saviour

Have you felt it at all lately, a subtle (or maybe not subtle at all) shift in your relationship with God? Read this for some wise words from guest writer Rebekah Branson as she discusses what to do when you don’t know what you need.

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for the one who feels too tired to go on
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for the one who feels too tired to go on

If you’re struggling to carry too many heavy things today, friend, you’re not alone. I’m right there with you in the thick of it. But I’m also clinging to the truth that there is joy to come. Read this for a dose of light to grapple against the darkness you feel.

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when contentment feels too hard
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when contentment feels too hard

In a world where you are constantly bombarded with the message that you need to do more, be more, or have more to be happy, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. When those voices get loud and contentment feels a million miles away, read this for a refresh.

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in want and plenty: 5 truths about scarcity
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in want and plenty: 5 truths about scarcity

In human terms, there is a lot of scarcity in our day-to-day lives. We have a finite number of hours. We have limited cognition, abilities, and energy. Our finances are often less than we’d like. We aren’t where we’d like to be in our careers or relationships. However, that’s not where our story ends. Here are 5 truths about scarcity to encourage your heart when it feels like you’re walking through a dry and dusty desert.

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the open-heartedness of God
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the open-heartedness of God

God is open-hearted in that He loves you, freely, richly, and without any strings attached. He doesn’t require good behavior, hard work, or extraordinary character of you. His love continues where yours may fail. He loves even when it hurts. He doesn’t stop loving you even as your choices continue to push Him away.

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longing for another world
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longing for another world

Take heart, friend. This isn't the end of your story. Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning. A new day will dawn, and God will show up with fresh mercy sufficient for each moment. He will hold your hand as you continue to trek towards home, clambering over rocky mountains and trudging through deep, muddy valleys. He will sit with you in your grief, binding up your gaping wounds with love that is too great for words. He will carry you when you feel like you just can't go on, ever closer to the Home you long for.

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