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• Cole Feix

  

  Who are You Becoming?

  Every decision we make shapes who we are and who we’re becoming. The new year is a perfect time to take inventory of our choices and habits. Some questions to ask yourself could be: How did I spend my time last year? How did I use my money? What kind of content did I consume—what did I read, watch, or listen to? Maybe you thought you were actively pursuing Jesus this past year, but when you reflect on these questions, you realize you lost sight of him in the busyness and messiness of life.If thi

  5 min read
• Sheryl H. Boldt

  

  The Emotional Toll of Abortions on Fathers - Today Can Be Different

  We often focus on those who have been victims of abortion – innocent babies, of course, and their mothers. But we rarely hear about how this tragedy affects dads. These “forgotten fathers” often bottle up their emotions, including grief, depression, anger and guilt – all of which can escalate to self-destructive behavior if they don’t seek counseling.

  3 min read
• Mark Brady

  

  Infruence

  Image generated via A.I. No, I didn’t typo the title of this blog. When I lived in Chicago, I had a Chinese friend and coworker who struggled to say the word “influence.” She always inserted an “r,…

  4 min read
• Greg Laurie

  

  Forgiveness Is Part of Starting Anew

  There’s one thing that we tend to hold onto that could prevent us from having a fresh start in 2025: unforgiveness.

  3 min read