Category: Blogs
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How to Share Your Testimony Part 1
By: Alli Matthews Humans are drawn to stories. Last week I shared a beautiful love story in honor of Valentine’s Day (The Greatest Love Story – Branch On The Vine). Spoiler alert: it is about God’s love for you and how you can have a relationship with Him. Over the…
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The Greatest Love Story
By: Alli Matthews Happy Valentine’s Day friends! I’m sorry for posting a day late, but I thought this message was perfect for this holiday. Valentine’s Day often brings up thoughts about love. Whether you are single, dating, engaged, or married, you might be wanting or wishing to be treated extra…
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Mental Health Series Part 4: Tools God Has Given to Help Us Heal from Mental Illness
By: Alli Matthews Have you ever experienced God’s healing power? Maybe you don’t think you’ve experienced healing from God personally, but you have heard stories of miraculous healing followed by fervent praying. Maybe you’re struggling to believe that God can heal you or someone you love. I believe that God…
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Mental Health Series Part 3: Three Practical & Biblical Ways to Fight Anxiety
By: Alli Matthews Fear is something that everyone has experienced at some point in their lives. I think it is important to recognize that fear is a natural reaction that helps us stay alive. It prevents us from petting grizzly bears, cuddling with rhinos, and doing other dangerous, life-threatening things. …
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Mental Health Series Part 2: Finding God in the Struggle – How Faith & Mental Health Work Together
By: Alli Matthews This week I’m going to share my mental health story and how God moved in those difficult times in my life. Then, I will discuss how faith and mental health actually work together. Before I begin, I want to acknowledge that everyone’s story is different. My goal…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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The True Light of Christmas
By: Alli Matthews Merry Christmas! I want to keep this week’s blog post simple. I want to make it all about the Savior who came down from his throne to live among us and make a way for us to have our sins forgiven and for God to dwell with…
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Struggling with Body Image or Striving to Be Healthy
By: Alli Matthews Who else finds themselves worrying a little (or a lot) extra about their body and appearance during the holiday season? This blog post feels a little more vulnerable than what I’m normally comfortable with sharing. However, I know that body image can be challenging for so many…
Branch On The Vine 