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Can You Truly Be Thankful When Life Feels Messed Up?

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  When your world feels completely turned upside down, is gratitude really the first thing that comes to your mind? Giving thanks when everything is going well feels natural and effortless. If you have money in the bank, your health is great, your dreams are coming true, who can't be thankful for those things right?       But what about when you are facing late bills, failing health, career setbacks, or painful drama within your family ? What happens when all your dreams are slipping through your fingers? Can you be thankful then- Is it even possible? When life feels overwhelming, being told to "be thankful" can almost sound unreasonable or out of touch .      On October 3, 1863, in the midst of the American Civil War—a time when the nation was torn apart by intense bloodshed, brother fighting against brother, and families mourning thousands of fallen soldiers—President Abraham Lincoln issued a national proclamation declaring the last Thur...
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When Everything Falls Apart: Remember who Holds it Together!!

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  Have you ever felt like life was hitting you with one crisis after another, leaving you completely overwhelmed and wondering how much more you can possibly take?     At times life can feel chaotic and at times even overwhelming. There are moments in our lives when it seems like nothing is working out the way we planned. There just seems to be one problem after another. Sometimes we wonder if the only luck we have is bad luck. If you ever felt that way before I want you to know your not alone.      L ook around you and you will see brokenness everywhere—our health falters, bills pile up, jobs feel insecure, or family relationships fray . Problems and life go hand in hand. We are good at masking them and hiding them from others. We post video's and pictures on social media trying to portray the perfect life, but truth be told it is far from perfect. Everyone of us is going through something.       Living in a fallen world means that ins...
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Location: Ashmore, IL 61912, USA
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Misplacing Jesus: When Holiday Routines Replace Heavenly Worship

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Have you ever misplaced something incredibly valuable right in your own home?      You scramble around the house in a frantic rush, tearing through room after room, only to realize your keys, phone, or wallet were sitting right under your nose the entire time. You didn't mean to lose them—you just got distracted by the hurry of the day. If I am honest with you this happens to me a lot!!  Every Christmas season revolves around two miraculous, heart-stirring truths: God came down to us in the form of a baby (The Miracle) . We are invited to go to Him in humble worship (The Response) .      We put up our nativity scenes, hang lights, buy gifts, wrap packages, and schedule every hour of December .   Then there are the school plays, company parties, and plans we make with our families and friends. We try to pack as much Christmas joy in 30 days as possible.  Yet, in the midst of all this holiday hustle and bustle, I believe a su...
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Location: Ashmore, IL 61912, USA
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