Author: Mikki Halbach
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If There Was an App for That
“Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things.” — Philippians 4:8 Most of us have seen that little notification pop up on our phones: “Your screen time increased 18% this week.” And instantly, we’re confronted with reality.…
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Imposter Syndrome
One of my favorite shows is Survivor, and this season I kept hearing one of the contestants talk about imposter syndrome—the belief that one is incompetent or a “fraud,” despite outward evidence. That phrase stuck with me. It made me wonder how often we, as Christians, struggle with our own version of imposter syndrome—not because…
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Some Days the Bug, Some Days the Windshield
“We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed” -2 Cor. 4:8-9 We’ve all heard the saying, “Sometimes you’re the bug, sometimes you’re the windshield.” Most of us don’t need much explanation for what that means — life can feel…
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Love That Goes Deeper
February is often called the “month of love.” Everywhere we look, we’re surrounded by hearts, cards, and reminders to celebrate affection and warm feelings. Love is presented as something that should feel easy, affirming, and endlessly pleasant. And while those expressions can be sweet, God’s Word invites us to look beyond the surface and ask…