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  • Aging,  Life Challenges

    When Saying ‘No’ Becomes A Prayer

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    old lady who can claim agency lifting her hand to say stop, saying no

    When Saying 'No' Becomes a PrayerI've come to believe that one of our most powerful prayers isn't found in ancient liturgies or morning devotions - it's in the…

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    Ardis Mayo
  • Spiritual Growth

    Why Is It So Hard To Pray When Someone Asks

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    why is it so hard to pray

    Why is it so hard to pray when someone asks? What is it that makes prayer something that many people do in private but shy away from if…

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    Ardis Mayo
  • Spiritual Growth

    How to pray for your enemies

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    man sitting in bench by the ocean struggles with how to pray for your enemies

    I have a confession to make. I find it difficult to pray for my enemies - people I abhor for good reason. I even fall short of praying…

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    Ardis Mayo
  • Dekker,  Spiritual Growth

    Dekker answers several questions on faith

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    Dekker

    Dekker, the wise old service dog, answers questions about forgiveness, prayer, worship and faithfulness from a canine perspective.

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  • Life Challenges

    Five Things to Know About Grief and Loss

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    dog with his chin on the floor feeling grief and loss and question the purpose of living. facing an obstacle with no solution

    When you lose a spouse there are a series of expected feelings and experiences ahead. Grief, loneliness, pain, laughter, and joy are only five but worth taking a…

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  • Spiritual Growth

    8 WAYS TO PRAY WITHOUT WORDS

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    Have you ever found yourself at a loss for words when it comes to prayer? There are other ways to pray that do not call for using language.…

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    Ardis Mayo
  • Spiritual Growth

    How to Find Time for Spiritual Practice

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    Finding one clock out of many

    Do you struggle to find time to practice things that bring inner growth? Here are 7 practices that can be done every morning without adding any extra time…

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    Ardis Mayo
  • Spiritual Growth

    Is There A Right Way To Pray?

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    Man lifting his arms in thanksgiving ion early morning darkness before dawn

    When it comes to prayer, is there a right way to pray? Would that be kneeling or in silence? In song or with a prayer book? These reflections…

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    Ardis Mayo

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