Taking the time to give yourself and your friends a pat on the back should always be a priority. However, despite the positive effects of self-affirmation, we often itch for compliments and ...

Is it sometimes hard for you to believe in yourself? Do you struggle to think positively? Or does your mind always seem to be able to find the worst-case scenarios? Then daily affirmations may be a ...

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Even if you’re not sure about the power of morning affirmations, the science behind them is—when used correctly, self-affirmations can significantly affect your mindset and behavior. They have the ...

Encouragement can help people discern God’s will for their lives. In our prophetic role, pastors need to challenge people to keep the faith, fight the good fight. And often that means giving a ...

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