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12/29/2025

Your attention validates their voice.💖

12/26/2025

Tania Johnson | December 14th, 2025 Why Families Benefit from Revisiting Their Core Values In the rush of daily life, families often move from one

12/26/2025

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12/23/2025

“Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!

Luke‬ ‭2‬:‭14‬ ‭ESV‬‬

“Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!”

12/21/2025

I remember when my youngest son was 4 years young and had a solo in our church Christmas program. A church of approximately 2000 people. The audience lighting was dark, so it would have been a bit of a challenge for him to see me in the audience. I stood up, and I waved at him, so largely until his eyes found me. All of a sudden he gave me a big thumbs up and finished his song with a smile.

Our children are looking for an anchor. They need that. We all need that.

12/21/2025

This Christmas, make people your business. Love one another. #

12/20/2025

Tomorrow is the last Advent Sunday before Christmas. If you are looking for peace, go get connected at a church near you and also get connected to our Savior. Let's celebrate the One from whom true peace originates.

12/14/2025

Depression can look like irritability, “laziness,” lack of hygiene, apathy, and/or argumentative. Perhaps you, or a loved one, aren’t quite sure why you are feeling/acting this way. Depression can be treated with the support of a therapist. If you are feeling sad, angry, or irritable during this Christmas season, give yourself the gift of support.
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12/11/2025

After a relationship rupture,when we mturn towards the other person and attempt repair there is ALWAYS a chance that they dont forgive. That they choose the ego- that which is self-protective, rather than forgiving. Catch yourself from indignance. Notice your heart attitude and invite Jesus in to comfort you. Forgiveness doesnt mean the behavior was ok. It means you understand that you, most likely, have caused a relationship rupture and God has forgiven you. We forgive even if the other person lacks self- awareness; even if the other person doesn’t apologize for their part. Even if the other person’s behaviors facilitated the rupture. We simply forgive without comparison. This is a work that requires time and Heart examination.

Matthew 6:14-15 (NIV): "For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you, but if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins".
Ephesians 4:32 (NIV): "Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you".
Mark 11:25 (NIV): "And when you stand praying, forgive, if you hold anything against anyone, so that your Father in heaven may forgive you your sins".
Colossians 3:13 (NIV): "Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you".

12/08/2025

Written by King Solomon, the wisest King-
Proverbs 4:23-
“Above all else guard your heart for everything you do flows from it.”

The heart is the seat of the mind, will, and emotions. It is the expression of the soul. God is in the business of transforming hearts, so this proverb deserves consideration. We have daily, even momentary choices that will either allow or refuse harmful thoughts, attitudes, behaviors, and consequences.

Our hearts determine how we love God, ourselves and others. What is God speaking to you about today to surrender? What is He asking you to invite in?

12/08/2025

Instead of sending your child away when big feelings show up, try a “time-in.” This means you stay with your child in their room or another quiet space while they settle. Time-ins help parents “connect while correcting”—offering guidance without disconnection.

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Remember: a time-in isn’t a punishment. Its purpose is to help your child feel safe, calm their body, and learn to express their needs more appropriately. And don’t jump straight to a time-in—often a lighter strategy (like playful redirection, offering choices, or co-regulation) can shift behaviour before a time-in is needed.

12/08/2025

Know anyone with Alzheimers? Very hopeful!

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