By taking small, intentional steps—focusing on individuals, stepping into smaller circles, risking honesty, and resting in God's sight—you can slowly build the meaningful connections you long for.
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Jesus created so many cool people with big dreams. They are everywhere in your neighborhood. You just have to be willing to look.
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He calls us out from the depths of our tombs, much as he called Lazarus out from the depth of his tomb, but not before Jesus wept. He weeps for you while you are in the depths of that sorrow, while you are wrestling with the why’s and the tension that exists with your belief in a God who could have spared the shattered pieces.
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We all struggle with our own sins. For some, it might be alcohol - another lust. You never know what someone’s struggles might be. That is why we have to learn with both grace and honesty as Christians.
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Two weeks ago, we had a discussion about 5 signs of a cult and being aware of what type of church you attend. There are many groups that are misleading or drawing people away from the church. However, there are equally a great number of churches that draw people to Jesus. It is important to recognize when you find a great church so you can plug in and be a part!
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On our trip out west, we visited some of the national parks in Arizona, Utah, and Colorado. As we were able to stand in awe of the magnificent creations, the above song always came to my mind. While I looked out at the views, I would find God there. As we watched the sun dip below the Grand Canyon, I could hear the many languages around me, and thought how cool it was that people of different nations and cultures all came together to witness God’s majesty together. When we would drive to our next destination of our trip, we would play worship music and enjoy the scenery, and I found God there, too.
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One of the unique things about my life is that I have had the privilege to live life alongside real people. Individuals who are open about their personal testimonies. Those who are still deciding if Jesus is real. People that some of these influencers have not interacted with.
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The articles we share at Tirzah are meant to inspire and encourage you to realize your full potential in Christ. This is a place where you don't have to be perfect and are encouraged to fully embrace who God created you to be without holding back.
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As we approach Christmas, each of us in our own small and big ways, think of giving to others. More than the decorations and carol services it is our giving which makes the season meaningful and real because God so loved the world and GAVE his only son. (John 3:16)
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Check out co-founder, Alycia Johnson’s, full story in devotional form as she takes you through her journeys in the non-profit world, navigating ministry, and navigating family - as well as singleness!
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Due to social media, God created a whole new world for me within my own city. That city was in Milwaukee. I ended up in a church world that was very performance and social driven - but not necessarily driven to serve in the local community. It was hard to navigate when you spent your days in the streets in some of the worst areas and found none of the church was there with you.
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Tracing back in time before the job in the streets, I can remember a distinct moment in my parent’s kitchen. It was around 2021. I was standing there and I heard God almost audibly say “You’re going to see Roe v. Wade overturned.”
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In the fall of 2015, I had been accepted to nursing school at my university, and I was in my first semester of what would be, unbeknownst to me, the hardest 2 years of my life. I came in bright-eyed and bushy-tailed, eager to learn. I felt that this was one of the next big steps into my journey of becoming a nurse.
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We do a variety of things to try to be accepted by others. Whether it’s exercising so we can fit in with the cheerleaders, reading popular books to have something to talk about with nerds (like me!), or wearing new kicks and clothes to ingratiate ourselves with fashionistas, we all have a desire to fit in. To belong.
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Though intimidated, I admired her spirit and generosity. So we left our door open. As girls walked by to go to dinner, they would invite us to come, too. When they came back from their evening classes they would come into our room to talk. I remember one night perched on my bed, stunned by the number of girls that could fit into our tiny room. They sat on our desk chairs, and our beds, and spilled onto the floor. All because of an open door and my roommate’s welcoming smile.
Read MoreThis month we started asking why we didn’t receive more answers to our prayers. Then, God issued a challenge - are we ready to RECEIVE the answers to our prayers. It’s funny how that works. As Christians, we talk about prayer and the mighty work God can do. However, we forget the second half of the verse…believe that you have received it, and it will be yours. All of these years of prayer - and we forgot the second half of the verse!
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If you cannot answer that question, it’s time to get out there! Find godly people and be open to being vulnerable, and begin living in the community. Ask God for direction if you are lost on where to turn. If you are able to answer this question, praise God! Thank him for the wonderful people in your life and then tell them you are thankful for them, too.
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Our enemy isn’t a weapon. It’s not even a broken, sinful man who committed a horrendous crime. It is a devil who laughs in the face of this incident. He rejoices to see the lives of innocent victims lost. As Christians, our response is “to overcome evil with good”. We cannot change what happens, but we can create acts of love from our Heavenly Father while here on earth.
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