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When Temptation Feels Impossible to Resist

Today Can Be Different Posted on October 28, 2026 by SherylOctober 26, 2026
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No matter what happens in our lives, in the world, or in our battles with sin or temptation, we can be certain, deep down, unshakably certain, that God wins in the end. Not only in some things. Not only in the “big” things. In all things.

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Posted in Christian Up! (Maturing in Our Walk) | Tagged comfort, Ephesians 6:10, forgiveness, freedom, joy, overcoming temptation, peace, shame, shameful behavior, sinful temptation, temptation, temptations, tempted to sin, truth | 7 Replies

When We Don’t Want To “Count It All Joy”

Today Can Be Different Posted on July 29, 2026 by SherylJuly 27, 2026
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Being joyful in tribulation isn’t about being happy when bad things happen. Rather, we can have confidence that, through it all, we can grow in spiritual maturity by abiding in God’s presence through prayer and Bible reading. Furthermore, finding joy in trials sets a believer apart from the rest of the world. It allows those around us to see the gospel hope within us.

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Posted in Christian Up! (Maturing in Our Walk) | Tagged abundance of joy, count it all joy, extraordinary joy, faith, James 1:2, James 1:4, joy, joy level, joyful, joyful expectation, joyful life, peace and joy, trials

When We Do the Very Thing We Hate

Today Can Be Different Posted on July 8, 2026 by SherylJuly 2, 2026
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When God shows me my sin, I don’t feel like a failure. Instead, I hear Him say, “My mercy and power are here for you.”

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Posted in Christian Up! (Maturing in Our Walk) | Tagged 1 Peter 1:15, forgive, forgiven, forgiveness, forgiving, God's mercies, God's grace, grace, hate, hated, hateful thoughts, Hebrews 4:16, joy, mercy, Mercy and Grace, Romans 7:15, Romans 7:24, Romans 7:25, struggling with hate

Don’t Let Procrastination Steal Your Joy

Today Can Be Different Posted on April 22, 2026 by SherylApril 20, 2026
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Don’t let procrastination steal your year. Learn how small, focused actions can build momentum and help you follow through on what matters most.

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Posted in Christian Up! (Maturing in Our Walk) | Tagged chronic procrastination, Ecclesiastes 11:4, joy, overcome procrastination, procrastinate, procrastination, productive

A Mother’s Day Tribute to My Children’s Stepmother

Today Can Be Different Posted on May 7, 2025 by SherylMay 1, 2025
Debora Demoruelle Hamilton

Many years ago, after my first marriage ended and my mental health prevented me from raising my children, I asked God to provide a mother figure who could be there for them while I sought help in one behavioral medical unit (mental health hospital) after another. Thankfully, God provided that in Debbie.

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Posted in Couldn't Categorize (for countless reasons!) | Tagged children, grandchildren, joy, marriage, mother, mother's day, motherhood, Proverbs 31:28, stepmother, wife

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