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Why Can’t I Talk?

Written by Caleb Averett

Why does it feel like I can’t say what I want to say, regardless of how hard I try? Could it be that my biggest enemy is . . . myself? We’ve known how to talk since...

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Cultivating a Heart of Service

Written by Erica Golden

Serving our families and congregations is a vital Christian duty. But how can we determine whether we’re merely doing tasks or building relationships? My daughter started helping...

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Lessons I Learned From Being a CYC Staff Member

Written by Bellinda Simanjuntak

Being a CYC camper and then a staff member have been exciting and meaningful experiences. Here are some spiritual lessons these experiences taught me.  In 2015, I had the opportunity...

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Different but Not Better

Written by Mark Gideon Agayo

Being in the Church doesn’t make you better than those outside the Church. You are different, but not better. Recently, I remembered a recurring thought I had when I was a...

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How I Learned to Love Camp Dances (and How You Can Too)

Written by Amber Taylor

The end-of-camp dance isn’t everybody’s thing. But have you tried changing your perspective? Here’s how I learned to love camp dances.  At the beginning of my teen...

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Ding! Ding! Navigating the Noise of Notifications

Written by Lyndi Fultz

Scriptural insights can help us navigate the modern demands of digital communication. In essence, we must show respect and protect ourselves.  Ding! Text: “Do you want to meet...

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Beyond the Bloom: What Flowers Teach Us About Comparison

Written by Monica Ebersole

Opportunities to learn are all around us. Even small flowers can teach big lessons about the pitfalls of comparing ourselves to others.  Have you ever found yourself in this scenario?...

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Should Young People in the Church Use Horoscopes?

Written by Mark Gideon Agayo

Many people turn to things like horoscopes for counsel and advice. Is this a harmless practice or something dangerous? Should we use horoscopes? When I was younger, I partially fell for...

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Dealing With Elephants

Written by Lynda Wasser

Metaphors abound to describe life’s inconveniences and heavy challenges. We all need inspiration and perhaps a different perspective to lift the weight. It has been suggested that if...