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Growing Closer to God
by Lysa terkeurst Devotionals Daily

Growing Closer to God

I was once at a conference doing a question-and-answer session when someone asked, “How do you grow close to God?” Great question. Possible answers swirled about in my mind. I ...
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This Isn't Fair
by Lysa terkeurst Women

This Isn't Fair

A huge piece of bakery deliciousness sat in front of me. It was a combination of three desserts in one. One layer was cheesecake, one layer was ice cream cake, ...
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The Birth of Jesus
by Lysa terkeurst Devotionals Daily

The Birth of Jesus

Fulfilling our longing for redemption, Jesus, God the Son, was born a man. TODAY’S READING: MATTHEW 1 This is how the birth of Jesus the Messiah came about: His mother ...
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Hurt: But How Do I Get Through the Next 86,400 Seconds?
by Lysa terkeurst Women

Hurt: But How Do I Get Through the Next 86,400 Seconds?

The God of all grace, who called you to His eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will Himself restore you and make you strong, firm ...
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Your Unique Calling
by Lysa terkeurst Devotionals Daily

Your Unique Calling

We are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. — Ephesians 2:10 I had wanted a red coat ...
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Boundaries Aren’t Just a Good Idea, They’re a God Idea
by Lysa terkeurst

Boundaries Aren’t Just a Good Idea, They’re a God Idea

Welcome to session 1 of Good Boundaries and Goodbyes. If this is your first time gathering as a group, take a moment to introduce yourselves to one another before watching ...
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Boundaries Without Question Marks
by Lysa terkeurst Devotionals Daily

Boundaries Without Question Marks

It’s no wonder we are anxious and feel boundaries are only acceptable and legitimate if the other person agrees with and respects them. In other words, instead of stating our ...
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Core Fear
by Lysa terkeurst

Core Fear

Editor’s Note: Lysa TerKeurst’s powerful new book Good Boundaries and Goodbyes challenges us, as believers, to live in a more Christlike way when it comes to difficult situations and relationships ...
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Upside Down
by Lysa terkeurst Devotionals Daily

Upside Down

Just so you know, I wish I could take away every disappointment that nips at the edges of your happiness and sits heavy in your heart. Big and small. A ...
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The Gifts of Rejection
by Lysa terkeurst Women

The Gifts of Rejection

Sweet friend, don’t let rejection steal one more thing from you. – Lysa There’s nothing we can do to eliminate the pain of rejection. Oh, how I wish there were. ...
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Living Loved
by Lysa terkeurst Devotionals Daily

Living Loved

I can’t expect any other person to be my soul oxygen. I can’t live as if my next breath depends on whether or not they give me enough air for ...
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Before I Go to Bed Every Night
by Lysa terkeurst Devotionals Daily

Before I Go to Bed Every Night

We’re learning that a key part in practicing forgiveness is keeping our hearts swept clean — staying humble enough to admit and confess where we need God’s forgiveness, and then ...
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Forgiving God
by Lysa terkeurst Women

Forgiving God

Getting hurt by people is hard. Getting hurt by what God allows can feel unbearable. While I might phrase my disillusionment as a question of why or how, when I ...
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Why Isn't God Answering My Prayer?
by Lysa terkeurst Devotionals Daily

Why Isn't God Answering My Prayer?

We know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose. — Romans 8:28 ESV In 2015, the ...
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It’s Not Supposed to Be This Way: Dust
by Lysa terkeurst Women

It’s Not Supposed to Be This Way: Dust

I grabbed my chest while tears slipped down my cheeks in an unending stream. The pain in my heart wasn’t physical. But the stabbing emotional hurt was so intense I ...
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Life-Saving Truth
by Lysa terkeurst Women

Life-Saving Truth

If Your law had not been my delight, I would have perished in my affliction. I will never forget Your precepts, for by them You have preserved my life. — ...
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