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Self-confidence is when you believe that your own abilities, capacities, and judgments are reliable. Self-confidence isn't quite the same as self-esteem. Self-esteem is how we measure our personal worth.
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As Christians, we have a broad but clear set of moral guidelines to follow when interacting with people and society at large.
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Regardless of whether you are a newlywed or have been married for decades, there is always room to improve your relationship with your significant other.
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Communication is the foundation of all our relationships. The connections we have with our spouses, our families, our communities, and even with God are all built on the basis of healthy communication skills.
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Another college semester is upon us, and many parents are faced with being empty nesters for the first time.
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How do you meditate? You might have googled the question and found a ton of different answers about basic meditation techniques. But, for many Christians, those answers might simply create more questions.
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Codependency, at its essence, is about a loss of self. The sufferer focuses on meeting the needs of others while neglecting their own.
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When we love someone, our love for them will lead us to make time for them. Prayer is a way to make time for God. It doesn't matter what religion you practice — prayer is essential.
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It’s important to learn how to relax. When fears, anxiety, and worry build over a short period, we can feel stressed. Short periods of stress are normal and to be expected in our day-to-day lives.
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It’s easy to be troubled by the appearance of ‘intrusive thoughts.’ You might be a fundamentally good person — morally responsible, conscientious, and God-loving.
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The phrase "I am the light of the world" is everywhere today. But did you know that it has Biblical origins?
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It would be nice if we all had a little more kindness these days. We as Christians should strive to be examples of how to live with kindness and compassion in a world that increasingly seems polarized and hostile.
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Pray.com
A MESSAGE TO THE COMMUNITY At Pray.com, our mission is to grow faith and cultivate community. Pray.com is the easiest way to incorporate prayer into your daily life.
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One thing we all learn is that life can be tough. And in today’s climate, it can be especially tough to find the strength to even get out of bed, let alone face our problems. So how do we find the strength to carry on?
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We’re excited to have Kel Mitchell be part of the PRAY community! Kel is a two-time Emmy Award-nominated actor, producer, comedian, & youth pastor. You may know him from Nickelodeon’s award-winning shows, “All That” and “Kenan & Kel.” Kel made this content with us because PRAY helped him make prayer part of every day. It keeps him in communion with his heavenly Father. Here’s a video and a Q&A session where he shares more about his faith and his Bedtime Bible Story about Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount.
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In communities, regardless of whether it’s small and intimate or larger and more encompassing, you’ll see individuals who exhibit introverted or extroverted personality traits.
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During your Bible study, you’ve probably come to understand that God Almighty is omnipotent, meaning He is all-powerful.
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As Christians, we can look to the Bible for many things, including guidance on approaching our lives and prayers.
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A time of personal turmoil can cause you to feel like you’re undergoing a storm. While our human nature drives us to feel intense emotions, they’re only aggravated further by the…
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Learn the story behind Jesus’s trip to the desert, where he fasted for 40 days and 40 nights.
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Pray.com
LOS ANGELES, August 23, 2022 – Kel Mitchell, a two-time Emmy Award-nominated actor, producer, comedian, and youth pastor from Chicago, Illinois, has joined Pray.com , the #1 app for prayer and faith-based audio and video streaming content. Pray.com’s Bedtime Bible Stories series now features Mitchell reading one of the most popular stories of the Bible, the Sermon on the Mount. The Bedtime Bible Stories by Pray.com educate listeners on the biblical collections, ethical sayings, and religious teachings attributed to Jesus Christ as found in the Gospels. "Partnering with Kel is an absolute pleasure. His knowledge of the Bible brought incredible inspiration to the project and has really produced an amazing Bedtime Bible Story,” said Max Bard, VP of Content at Pray.com. “Kel has a phenomenal voice for bedtime stories. I remember even while we were recording in the studio, our audio engineer had mentioned it was one of the most relaxed recording sessions on which he had ever worked." Mitchell is well-known for his big break on Nickelodeon’s award-winning show, “All That,” Nickelodeon's longest-running live-action series, which he also executive produced. It paved the way for several successful spin-offs, including “Kenan & Kel” and the feature-length film “Good Burger,” which cemented Mitchell's impact on pop culture. In 2019, Mitchell became the Youth Pastor of Spirit Food Christian Center in Winnetka, California, after his pastor, Rev. Garry D. Zeigler, saw God's calling on his life to reach and teach the youth. The ministry is dedicated to the Lord and to teaching youth about the uncompromising Word of God through Bible lessons, activities, and the arts. The ministry is organized into two groups according to age: Kingdom Kidz for children ages 2 to 11, and J.E.T (Jesus Empowering Teens) for those 12 to 19 years old. Today, when Mitchell is not acting, writing or directing, he speaks weekly to youth across the country, encouraging them to love God and follow their dreams. Mitchell also has been faithfully involved in Helps Ministry for over 10 years at his church. Additionally, he serves as the spokesperson for the National College Resources Foundation's Black College Expo, which provides numerous scholarships for students throughout the year. Mitchell recently released a 90-day devotional entitled, “ Blessed Mode: 90 Days to Level up your Faith ,” which debuted in the Top 25 Books in Christian Youth Ministry. “Prayer and time with God are so important to do every day,” said Mitchell. “Finding time to unwind, destress and just relax in the word of God is such a blessing! This is why I am so excited about partnering with Pray.com. Prayer is a priority.” Mitchell’s reading will help dispel listeners’ anxiety and encourage them to release their burdens to God. Pray.com hopes its Bedtime Bible Stories improve members’ mental health, help them learn how to live a life pleasing to God, and aid with better sleep through this audio reading of God’s Word. In addition to Bedtime Bible Stories, Pray.com includes podcasts from leading Christian pastors and speakers, meditative and reflective prayers, and Bible-based resources to aid listeners wherever they may be in their spiritual growth journeys. Find “Sermon on the Mount by Kel Mitchell” and other prayer and faith-based audio content at www.pray.com/discover . To view the behind-the-scenes of Mitchell’s “Sermon on the Mount” audio, visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yzy6vFCeSuo .
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New parents may find implementing bedtimes a difficult challenge. For children who are used to going to sleep whenever they want, transitioning to a set bedtime can be very difficult.
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Unlock the secrets of the 'Kingdom of God.' Explore perspectives on when & where it is & how to get there.
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The story of Lazarus takes place in the town of Bethany during the lifetime of Jesus Christ. Lazarus and his two sisters, Mary and Martha, were close friends of Jesus.
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Pray.com
Meditative and Motivational Prayer Series designed and narrated by GRAMMY® Award-winning artist comes to leading Christian audio content platform SANTA MONICA, Calif., Feb. 15, 2022 -- Pray.com, the world’s No. 1 app for Christians, today introduced GRAMMY® Award-winning global entertainer and entrepreneur Lecrae as its latest brand ambassador. The collaboration with Lecrae will see the release of several new content series led by the artist on the Pray.com website and mobile app. “Transform Yourself,” a seven-part meditative prayer series, will guide listeners through messages of mindfulness in faith to reduce everyday stress and improve their relationship with God, while an additional seven-part motivational prayer series will aim to inspire listeners in the morning to lead a productive day. In addition, Lecrae has narrated “Hope in a Dark World,” a Pray.com Bedtime Bible Story centered around Noah’s Ark that helps parents and families share lessons with children about having faith in tough times. “Pray.com and I believe positive messages have the power to help uplift, motivate and inspire those on their journey through faith," said Lecrae. "I'm a Pray.com member who has turned to the app for thoughtful faith-based guidance and I'm excited to partner with a company that helps people of all backgrounds be the best versions of themselves in a safe and user-friendly way. I'm proud to record and share my motivational and meditative prayer series with the world through a trusted partner like Pray.com." The special Lecrae-led content is accessible via PRAY PLUS, which users can try for free via a 3-day trial period. Subscribers can listen either through the Pray.com website or app, available both in the App Store and on Google Play. The collaboration with Lecrae is part of Pray.com’s continued pursuit to provide a spiritually-motivating experience for its members in technologically-savvy, engaging ways that positively impact people's faith, health and well-being. “The first time I spoke with Lecrae I felt his authenticity and courageous spirit,” said Pray.com CEO Steve Gatena. “His desire to spread God’s message worldwide pumps us up and we are thrilled to welcome him to the Pray.com family as our newest brand ambassador.” Lecrae’s journey to faith began in his teenage years when, as the son of a single mother, he turned to music to find meaning and share socially conscious messages of hope. Notably, his 2012 album Gravity won Best Gospel Album at the 55th GRAMMY Awards, marking the first time a hip-hop artist won the honors in that category. Over the course of an accomplished career, Lecrae has also received three BET Awards, been named a Dove Award Winner eight times, and has had eight songs reach No. 1 on Billboard. His seventh studio album, Anomaly , debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart in 2014 and was certified Gold by the RIAA. His TEDx Talk “Is Hip-Hop a Cancer or Cure” has been viewed over 650,000 times on YouTube, his New York Times bestselling memoir Unashamed has sold over 100,000 copies, and the 2020 follow-up, I Am Restored, How I Lost My Religion but Found My Faith was a top-selling title. LISTEN TO LECRAE ON PRAY.COM
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Scripture “For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace.” Devotional What does it mean to “fight the good fight of faith”?
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Episode 1 of the Relentless Hope Podcast The Relentless Hope Podcast, hosted by Steve Gatena, founder of PRAY.COM, shares vulnerable testimonies from the world’s most passionate…
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Has anyone in your life constantly annoyed you or upset you in some way? Maybe there’s someone who you resent or even feel hatred toward? Almost everyone has those kinds of individuals around them at some point in their lives. Often, there’s more than one person who has caused us anger, hatred, or resentment in the past.
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Loving-kindness meditation (LKM) is a form of self-help Christians can use to silence any negative self-talk that may be plaguing them in the back of their minds.
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Love your neighbor as yourself is widely recognized as one of Jesus's most important commandments. Many Christians have heard this verse so many times that its original meaning has been altered.
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