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Tag: Women

56 Ways the Bible Describes Women

Posted on March 18, 2015 by Jess Connell

Ever wondered– What does the Bible say about women? I thought it would be helpful for us to see how women are described in the Bible, positively and negatively, as we strive to be godly women. This is a fairly exhaustive study of the word “woman” in the Bible, with all of its uses and descriptions (from…

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The Lie You’re Telling Yourself About Time

Posted on February 12, 2014 by Jess Connell

Pastor Matt Chandler says, “I would contend, no one has lied to you more than you have.” One of the biggest lies I think we tell ourselves, is, “I don’t have time for that.” We haul this whopper out whenever we hit something that we know would be beneficial but we aren’t actually doing it….

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Beyond GOALS: What Will Change My Heart in the New Year?

Posted on January 2, 2014 by Jess Connell

Happy New Year! This time of year, goal-setting gurus and exercise hounds browbeat us into putting forth measurable, specific goals or resolutions. But the far more challenging question for me is this: WHO WILL I BE IN 2014? If I was a yelling shrew throughout 2013, what will change my heart? Can a simple goal, that…

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This is Why You’re Discontent with Life.

Posted on December 20, 2013 by Jess Connell

If you’re discontent with life, it’s very very likely that you’ve been living in a mental place of comparison. Discontentment and comparison often accompany one another. Comparison always kills joy, whether we’re comparing UP or comparing DOWN. COMPARING UP?  It is interesting to consider that when we compare, if our hearts are yearning for self-pity, we compare up.   If…

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