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Mental Health Series Part 1: Faith vs. Mental Illness
By: Alli Matthews Has anyone else felt the supposed struggle between faith and mental illness? Maybe you have felt defeated after struggling with depression for months or years while trying to keep faith that God can heal you. Maybe you have dealt with addiction and tried to fight it through your faith in God’s power. Read more
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Identities
By: Alli Matthews I’ve been searching for life In my partial identities I’ve been seeking fulfillment In pieces of who I am I’ve been defining myself as A good wife A good student A good dog mom A good friend And when I fall short Of whatever I think is good I shame myself I Read more
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Identity: What Makes Us Who We Are?
By: Alli Matthews Let’s say you introduced yourself to someone right now. They say, “Nice to meet you! What makes you who you are?” How would you respond? Okay, yeah, I know that’s not usually how it goes when you meet someone for the first time. Usually they ask, “What do you do?” or maybe, Read more
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All Knowledge
By: Alli Matthews Since all knowledge comes from HimYou’re going to wantTo constantly talk with HimTo start your dayWith an elevated gazeAnd have an open heartSo He can help youProperly do your partHe has work for youWay beyond what you learned in schoolSo seek Him every morningAnd He will graciously give you wisdomTo bring Him Read more
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Reflecting & Goal-Setting With God
By: Alli Matthews Happy New Year! Have you thought about any New Year’s Resolutions yet? Personally, I have not. Lately I have been traveling the state Michigan, spending time with family, studying for my PA licensing exam, and recovering from a cold. I have not had extra time to reflect on 2023 or set goals Read more
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Brings Me Back
By: Alli Matthews Every time I fallAway from GodIn sinIn sorrowIn angerIn prideIn fearIn questioning In darknessHe always brings me backTo His LightBut even closer to HimThan I wasBefore I fell Read more
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Branch On The Vine 