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We can all do better as a Christian, can’t we? And thankfully, our compassionate Father stands willing to help us.
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Prepare To See “That” Family Member This Holiday

Today Can Be Different Posted on December 16, 2023 by SherylDecember 16, 2023

Praying and loving in this way could be the very thing we need to help us get to the next phase in our relationships – and in our Christian walk. When we realize how much God loves us (imperfect as we are) it changes us.

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Posted in Christian Up! (Maturing in Our Walk) | Tagged dysfunctional families, Ephesians 4:1, Ephesians 4:2, family, family gatherings, family growth, family issues, God's love, happy families, hard to love, holiday get-together, holiday season, holiday-related, holidays

When Insecurities or Ambitions Sabotage Our Relationships

Today Can Be Different Posted on December 9, 2023 by SherylDecember 9, 2023

When we, as God’s beloved children, no longer act as if life is all about us, we begin to see others and their needs in a clearer light. We begin to see ourselves in a clearer light too. When we love others as Christ loves us, we become different people. More confident. Less selfish. More humble.

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Posted in Christian Up! (Maturing in Our Walk) | Tagged ambition, closer relationship with God, deeper relationship with God, healthy relationships, high-performance, insecurities, insecurity, jealous, jealousy, John 13:34, Relationship with God, relationships, renew our relationships, sabotage, self-esteem, self-sabotage, selfish ambition, unhealthy relationships

Thanking God For His Amazing Love

Today Can Be Different Posted on November 22, 2023 by SherylNovember 22, 2023

God’s Word is true. It is a fact that Jesus died to set us free from the law of sin and death. Ask God to give you a greater understanding of what this means for you. Then act on it.

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Experience God’s Presence This Thanksgiving Season

Today Can Be Different Posted on November 18, 2023 by SherylNovember 18, 2023

A great way to express our love is to pray for those we’ve been holding grudges against (and for those holding grudges against us). Then, in the spirit of thanksgiving, ask God how He wants to use us to meet their needs.

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Washing Dishes With A Cheerful Heart

Today Can Be Different Posted on November 4, 2023 by SherylNovember 4, 2023

Each time we’re tempted to grumble when we have to clean the kitchen at home, redo a project for our boss, scrub the toilets at church or head a committee at school, let’s make it our goal to do it all with a grateful (and cheerful) heart, in Jesus’ name.

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My name is Sheryl H. Boldt. I’ve been married to my loving husband Bert B. Boldt, II, since 2006. He and I each have four children and four grand­children. Besides writing for my blogs, I also work for Wave 94 in northern Florida and contribute to several newspapers and publications. From personal experience, I am a strong believer in the power of God to redeem me — and my life!

 

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