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When You Fast

Nathan SmithBible, Christian Maturity

For the first time in my lifetime the idea of fasting is actually quite popular in our society and culture. More often placed within the phrasing “intermittent fasting” the idea of fasting has caught on for a lot of people who are looking at how to shape their bodies, curb their appetites and get healthier. Unfortunately, that has little to …

Wrestling With Your Will 

Nathan SmithChristian Maturity, Life Skills

Will power is a fascinating topic to explore. Some people have a whole lot of it whereas others may not have as much. Some will have their will focused in certain areas of their lives and others are directed in a completely separate area. There are those that believe our lives are directed solely by our will and yet others …

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Navigating The Need To Be Needed

Nathan SmithChristian Maturity, Perspective

Most everyone wants to feel they are making a difference and are contributing in a meaningful way. However, have you ever considered needing to feel as if you are making that contribution can actually short-circuit the success of the endeavor? Is true success “being the go-to-guy” or being the parent or leader that “has all the answers” and is the …