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by Jackie M. Johnson

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Tired? Stressed? 5 Lies Keeping You from Real Rest

Are you tired and stressed from your busy and hectic life? Do you often feel like there’s too much to do and never enough time? Indeed, we are a generation of busy people; we’re working hard but hardly living. To be sure, there is a time to work. But there is also a time to cease from our labor. Yet, some people can’t seem to slow down the insane pace of their lives. They feel…

What is Christmas Really About?

Christmas is the holiday that celebrates the best gift ever, the gift of Love as God sent his Son, Jesus Christ to positively change the world forever. We celebrate “God WITH us,” Immanuel. He is the gift, the present of His presence. To a waiting world in darkness, Christ brought freedom and light. Those gifts are still ours today, as well as real and lasting peace. And hope. And salvation– forgiveness of our sins and life with…