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Only One Thing Can Change a Hate-Filled Heart
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Linda Mintle
Scrolling through X (formerly Twitter) can feel like walking through a storm of anger. The endless stream of posts filled with hate, outrage, and violence is overwhelming. Very little feels uplifting or encouraging anymore. It’s not just disheartening—it’s deeply concerning. Proverbs 10:12 says, “Hatred stirs up conflict, but love covers over all wrongs.” Sadly, that’s exactly what we’re witnessing.…
The High Cost of Complaining
By
Linda Mintle
Let’s be honest—complaining feels good in the moment. It’s an easy habit, one we all slip into when life frustrates us. Whether it’s traffic, work stress, or that person who can’t seem to text back, venting gives us an instant sense of release and connection. But complaining may be doing far more harm than we…
The Destructive Power of Idle Words
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Linda Mintle
It started as a simple comment. Sarah posted a photo celebrating her new job, and her old coworker, Lisa, left a snarky remark: “Guess brown-nosing finally paid off.” Within minutes, others jumped in—some defending Sarah, others piling on with sarcasm and memes. By the end of the day, a happy moment had turned sour. Sarah deleted her…
Turning Anxiety into A Challenge
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Linda Mintle
Megan was feeling anxious. If you asked her, she’d tell you this feeling wasn’t helping. She had to give a speech in front of her company—presenting her findings to the entire staff. Though she knew her material, the thought of standing at the podium, looking out at fifty of her coworkers, made her heart race…
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