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Best Mother’s Day Gift Ideas 2020

by DrMichelle | Blog, Encouragement | 5 comments

While we may not be able to get out to shop in the stores as usual this year, we can still find special gifts online for the moms on our list. These 27 unique Mother’s Day gifts can all be bought online.

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5 Tips for Having a Servant Heart

by DrMichelle | Blog, Encouragement, Faith | 17 comments

God’s kingdom operates differently from ours. Jesus came as a servant, providing a living, breathing example for us to follow of how we are to treat others. In God’s economy, if we want to be great, having a servant heart is key. Greatness in God’s kingdom does not come from being powerful or praised by men. We must be willing to be a servant of all.

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Ask Dr. B: Your Purpose and Your Calling

by DrMichelle | Ask Dr. B., Blog, Encouragement, Faith, Hope | 8 comments

“What is my purpose? Why am I here?” Have you ever wondered about your purpose? We are each uniquely made with individual callings. God gave each of us special gifts that only we can fulfill. Our lives have purpose! Find out more about your purpose here.

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A Special Gift

by DrMichelle | Blog, Encouragement, Faith, Hope | 7 comments

It’s so easy to get caught up in the busyness of the day. To hit the “snooze” button on the alarm clock once or twice to make up for going to bed late. To spend too much time deciding on the perfect outfit for the day ahead. And before I know it, I’ve squandered away my quiet time, the time before the stresses and decisions and chaos of the day truly unfolds. Does that ever happen to you, or is it just me? [more]

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20 Practical Ways to Help a Friend in Need – Part 2

by DrMichelle | Blog, Encouragement | 10 comments

As a natural encourager, it’s always my desire to instill hope in the hearts of those who are hurting. Yet sometimes this is harder to do than others. During a recent prolonged bout of illness I found that some seemed to instinctively know how to help, while others did not. Some words and deeds helped, others actually hurt.

As I thought about the ministry of Jesus, it didn’t take long for me to realize that Jesus got dirty in doing good. In order to heal, He frequently got His hands dirty – both figuratively and literally. He spit in the dirt and made mud to heal a blind man’s eyes. [more]

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