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What the Bible Teaches Us About Boundaries with Our Addicted Loved Ones
Are boundaries God’s idea? Wht does the Bible say about boundaries and addiction? How do we set boundaries with our addicted loved ones?
Dawn Ward
Feb 176 min read
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5 Ways to Encourage a Hurting or Grieving Friend
I cried out to the Lord and grieved for my hurting and grieving friend. In my weakness, I didn't know if I would have the right words to say
Dawn Ward
Jan 236 min read
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Caregiving for Mental Illness During the Holidays
The holidays can be challenging for everyone, especially if your loved one is struggling with mental illness.
Amber Parker
Dec 3, 20248 min read
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Bible Verses to Pray Over Our Struggling Daughters
Your daughter may be struggling. Raising daughters to become confident women in this world is challenging.
Dawn Ward
Nov 26, 20249 min read
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Grief Coaching or Counseling: How to Choose The Right Path for You
We all grieve when someone we love passes away. We can also experience what’s known as ambiguous grief,
Lea Turner
Oct 29, 20246 min read
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How to Pray When Your Heart is Breaking
The saying goes, hindsight is 20/20. This is true in many areas, but especially in parenting. We can all look back and see things we wish
Terri Brown
Jun 24, 20246 min read
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The Day Addiction Knocked On Our Door
I will never forget the day addiction knocked at our door for the first time. It came in quietly, unannounced.
Dawn Ward
Jun 11, 20247 min read
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Bible Verses to Pray Over Your Struggling Son
Are you raising a son? Or has your son suddenly become a man with responsibilities of his own?
Dawn Ward
Mar 22, 20248 min read
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A Prayer When You’re Finding It Hard to Pray
I inhale and whisper, God. Please Help me—four words I say often. A mentor calls them breath prayers.
Lea Turner
Feb 23, 20245 min read
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Longing For Home-Awaiting His Return
It’s easy to want to give up. To throw in the towel. We have all said at one point or another, “I just want to go home and be with the Lord.
Dawn Ward
Jan 14, 20244 min read
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What Does the Bible Say About Drugs?
When we consider the magnitude of the overdose crisis, it’s imperative we consider what the Bible says about the use of drugs and alcohol.
Dawn Ward
Jul 31, 20237 min read
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Immobilized to Move
This month’s guest blog is written by Lisa Wenninger, founder of Authentic Truths, who shares her personal journey of mothering two children
Lisa Wenninger
Jul 27, 20225 min read
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Seasons of Silent Suffering
This month’s guest blog is written by Donna Bucher, founder of Serenity in Suffering blog. In this month’s blog, Donna generously shares...
Donna Bucher
Apr 4, 20226 min read
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How to Disengage from Family Drama
Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person has great...
Dawn Ward
Mar 23, 20227 min read
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How to Practice Self-Care When You’re Child Is Addicted
This month’s guest blog is written by Barb Winters, a mother whose son struggled with a porn addiction. For anyone with an addicted loved...
Barb Winters
Mar 1, 20225 min read
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How to Pray When You're Falling Apart
“He wounds, but his hands make whole.” Job 5:18 (NKJV) “Lord, I don’t know how to pray. I don’t know what to ask for.” Overwhelming...
Dawn Ward
Feb 5, 20223 min read
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Believe for Freedom For Our Families
“But thus says the LORD: “For I will contend with him who contends with you, And I will save your children.” Isaiah 49:25b NKJV We...
Dawn Ward
Jan 1, 20215 min read
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How to Celebrate Christmas While Grieving the Loss of a Loved One
Shared from Pray With Confidence I am honored to be a contributing writer for the blog, Pray with Confidence with 30 gifted writers, we...
Dawn Ward
Dec 19, 20203 min read
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Accepting God's Plans
This month’s blog is from guest blogger, Roberta Niederkohr, a dear friend and administrator from The Faith to Flourish and Christian...
Roberta Niederkohr
Aug 27, 20192 min read
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The Ripple Effect of Living with Addiction
"He leads me beside the still waters." Psalms 23:2 "A ripple effect is a situation in which, like ripples expand across the water when an...
Dawn Ward
Aug 13, 20194 min read
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