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Things Above
There is a department store called, “Things Above” and everything in it is free. All you have to do is show up and start taking all of the wonderful things the store has to offer. Your cashier is Jesus. He waits for you and greets you with a smile when you walk in. The first thing you have to do though, before taking home the gifts He has to offer is to do an exchange. That is step one. You exchange your old self for a new self. Once you put on your new self, it is time to exchange a few other things. Jesus is happy to take them back even though you didn’t “buy” those things at His store. He has a great exchange policy.
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Courage
Courage is being scared, but doing it anyway (without recklessness). Big acts or small, courage is listening to your intuition and opening your heart to what God invites you to do. You know that you might get hurt, but your faith helps you overpower your natural propensity to run the other way.
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8 Ways to Increase Productivity
Productivity is an essential part of life – whether you’re working, studying or creating something new, being able to get things done efficiently and effectively can make a huge difference in the quality of your output. Unfortunately, it isn’t always easy to stay productive; life gets busy, distractions come easily and goals may feel overwhelming. […]
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Compassion
Compassion is like a warm embrace during hard times. It provides understanding, comfort and safety when facing difficult moments, allowing us to take steps towards growth and healing. Just as an embrace gives us a sense of solace in trying circumstances, so too does compassion provide reassurance that we are not alone and help us […]
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Pain Reveals Strength
Pain can be a difficult and overwhelming experience, but it also has the potential to reveal unexpected strength within us. No one likes feeling pain – emotional or physical – yet we are often strengthened by our ability to persevere through it. When faced with hardship, many of us retreat, giving up without fighting for […]
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Things We Can Control
Life can often be unpredictable and full of surprises. We strive to control our environment and the events in it, but there are some things that cannot be controlled no matter how hard we try. Despite this, these unexpected moments have the potential to teach us valuable lessons about life and ourselves—if we choose to […]
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Laughter
My husband makes me laugh every single day. It’s one of my favorite things about him. Laughter is one of the most powerful and beneficial forms of expression. It has been scientifically proven to have amazing physical, mental and emotional benefits, making it an essential part of any healthy lifestyle. There’s some truth right there! […]
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When Someone Says, “You Just Aren’t Good Enough.”
It can be incredibly challenging to stay motivated when people don’t believe in you or your dreams. But even in these difficult moments, it’s so important to remember why you started this journey and keep going. You have within yourself a strength that cannot be broken by anyone else’s words or actions unless you let […]
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Stop Talkin’ About it… You Just Have to Go For It!!
We all know the feeling – you’ve been thinking about something for what seems like ages, but no matter how hard you try or how much research and preparation you do, it just never moves beyond being a thought. We can get so caught up in our thoughts that we become stuck in an endless […]
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Help me be an Example of the Truth.
In a world of lies, it can be difficult to find and stand firm in God. Our society is often consumed by dishonesty, mistrust, deception and a whole lotta blurred lines– making it challenging to practice faithfulness in our daily lives…let alone know what the real truth is. That’s what society wants you to think […]
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On Aging…as I Edge Closer to 50
As I approach my 48th year of life, I’m learning to accept, embrace and appreciate the beauty of aging a little better. Now don’t get me wrong, I haven’t FULLY accepted it yet! It is a work in progress. It got me to thinking today…what are some of the benefits of growing older? With each […]
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When Others Try and Harm You
Recently, I feeI like I have come under attack. This happens when you are living a life that the devil hates. The turd tries to send people in our lives or circumstances to happen to put doubt in our lives. To second guess ourselves. To be betrayed or hurt by another person. My first inclination […]
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Written with an Open Heart. Truth.
Jen Guidry is an author, speaker and visual storyteller. Her stories are “real life” conversational guides to living the life that God has intended for you. No fluff. No fancy words. These are just stories that everyone can relate to.
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Thank you for taking the time to read today. May God bless you in all that you do! – Jen