Category: Growth
11
Oct
Shaped by Judges
by Kari Scare
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The book of Judges teaches us about God’s faithfulness and what matters in terms of our faithfulness to him. The whole book shows a pattern...
13
Sep
Driven by Wisdom
by Kari Scare
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Double-Minded Exodus provides a study in human nature. The fickleness of the Israelites so well mirrors our own back-and-forth, up-and-down emotional mindsets. We, too, rail...
16
Aug
Embrace Aging
by Kari Scare
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Youth is often valued over old age. Ironically, though, many people don’t try to age well, and some don’t seem to pay attention to age...
09
Aug
Spinning Wheels
by Kari Scare
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Sometimes when I get discouraged, it’s because I don’t see how I’m making any difference. I don’t see my encouraging words, acts of kindness, and...
26
Jul
What You Can and Can’t Control
by Kari Scare
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Two Circles On a large piece of paper, draw a big circle. Leave room at the top, bottom, and sides between the circle and the...
19
Jul
Mind Renewal
by Kari Scare
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A significant part of finding my way out of the pit of depression involved transforming my thinking. At some point, I realized that negativity and...
12
Jul
The Power of Hope
by Kari Scare
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My Journey through Depression My journey through depression was a long one. Something someone did to me brought depression to my life when I was...
05
Jul
Managing Your Woods
by Kari Scare
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“Forest management is the only technique we have to be proactive when faced with disturbances by insects, disease, weather, fire, or other undesirable agents of...
10
May
Peace & Love
by Kari Scare
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Paradigm Shifts Often, old ways of thinking and doing suddenly don’t work anymore. So, as we mature and grow, we must develop new approaches and...
12
Apr
Small Beginnings
by Kari Scare
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The hardest part about beginning something new – an exercise routine, a relationship, going to church, etc. – is often the beginning. Really, beginning anything,...