Category: Daily Wisdom
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The Open Door of 2024
The prophets are calling this new year “The Year of the Open Door.” More than just rhyming with 2024, the Jewish year 5784, which began in September, means just that. A full year of open doors? That is exciting news to me! What would you do this year if you…
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Take the Time to Rest
Americans aren’t very good at resting. In fact, we consistently score in the bottom rankings of countries for taking the most vacation days. As in, we barely take any. I heard a stat recently that while Americans take an average of 17 days of PTO (paid time off) per year,…
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It’s Okay to be Sad
I was sad today. As someone who struggled with clinical depression for years, I know all too well that you don’t even have to encounter any specific trigger to slump into a soggy mood that you just can’t seem to shake. There are SO many facets of human beings that…
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Would you rather throw a birthday party, or a funeral?
By: Mandie Nelson I heard a local pastor say these words the other day, and it stopped me in my tracks. “You can either throw a birthday party or a funeral…with your words.” Whoa. He’s not wrong. Proverbs 18:21 says, “Death and life are in the power of the tongues,…
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7 Simple Life Hacks to Try When Life Gets “Blah”
By: Mandie Nelson You know those days you have when life feels a little mundane, but you don’t really have the time – or energy! – to get out of that rut? Yeah, me too. So, I’ve assembled a list of my top seven easy little life hacks to put…
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The beginning of all wisdom…
By: Mandie Nelson 8/15/23 Proverbs 9:10 says, “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; and the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.” How many times have you needed wisdom in navigating a difficult situation? Is your natural first inclination to pray for divine intervention? If so,…
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