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  • Reading God’s Mind

    Steve Arterburn Have you ever said to yourself, ‘if only I knew God’s thoughts?’  Some people seem presumptuously to think that they do know God’s thoughts.  They’re full of advice and act as if they…

  • Honesty and Forgiveness

    Steve Arterburn Emotions are a funny thing. We all know what they are, but where do they come from? They seem to flow from the core of your being, from deep down inside. And if…

  • Naaman

    Steve Arterburn Situations that are out of your control will show whether you’re operating with pride and self-sufficiency or with humility and dependence on God.  If you’re willing to humbly depend on God and recognize…

  • Regret and Restoration

    Steve Arterburn ‘If only” is a haunting phrase.  It implies that you failed and that you wish you could go back and do things differently.   When you dare to see the truth and accept…

  • Expressing Grief

    Steve Arterburn Grief is the process that helps you release your pain and losses to God.  In your grief,  you come to terms with your past and you find freedom to live in the reality…

  • The Detached Role

    Steve Arterburn Tom’s a clerk in a hectic government office.  In the midst of all the daily pressures, he’s regarded as one of the most even-tempered workers in the department.  He’s quiet and efficient, and…

  • Honestly Admitting Our Needs

    Steve Arterburn Are you reluctant to ask for help?  You’re definitely not alone.  Too many of us are unwilling to admit we need help.  We think it’s a sign of weakness. But it’s really a…

  • Nebudchadnessar's Pride

    Steve Arterburn Nebuchadnezzar was one of the greatest conquerors in the history of our world.  He came to dominate the people of many nations.  He possessed power, fame, and wealth.  At one point, he even…

  • Rest For The Weary Soul

    Steve Arterburn There are plenty of roads in life that promise joy, health, peace, or transformation.  Most of them, however, don’t lead in that direction.  You can literally exhaust yourself seeking spiritual refreshment. And that…

  • Making Way For Joy

    Steve Arterburn Most men tend to stuff.  Often, we trade our grief or sorrow for anger.  But in order to release the past into God’s hands, you must fully encounter your grief, and you must…