Brian Sloan
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How to Plan a Christian Funeral or Memorial Service
Planning a funeral or memorial service is something most families are never prepared for. Grief arrives first. Then decisions follow — often quickly — while emotions are still close to the surface. You may be sorting through paperwork, fielding phone calls, comforting family members, and trying to make thoughtful choices at the same time. If
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Overcoming Anxiety as a Christian: Steady Hope for Restless Hearts
1. Introduction — Anxiety Is Real, and You’re Not Alone Anxiety is not an abstract idea. It shows up in real lives, on real mornings, in real moments when your heart feels unsettled and your thoughts won’t slow down. Some people carry anxiety quietly for years. Others experience it in seasons—after loss, during uncertainty, or
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Do Christians Get Depressed?
So, DO Christians get depressed? Before we talk about Scripture, theology, or practical steps, I want to begin with something simple and honest. If you are asking whether Christians get depressed, there’s a good chance this question is personal. You may not be researching out of curiosity. You may be trying to make sense of
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Finished the Free Depression Guide? Here’s Your Next Step
If you’ve just finished the short guide When Depression Feels Overwhelming, I want you to hear this clearly: You did a good thing by reaching for help. That free booklet was written to help you breathe again—to remind you that depression doesn’t mean you’re weak, forgotten, or disqualified from God’s grace. But if you’re ready
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Encouragement for Pastors: When Ministry Feels Heavy
If you’re searching for encouragement for pastors, there’s a good chance ministry feels heavy right now. Pastoral work carries a unique kind of weight. Not just the visible responsibilities—sermons, meetings, and programs—but the quiet burdens no one else sees. The prayers you whisper for people who may never know how often you carry them before
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Christian Songs About Grace: Worship That Reminds Us We Are Loved
Grace is one of the most beautiful and humbling words in the Christian faith. It reminds us that God’s love is not earned, deserved, or achieved through effort. Grace meets us in our weakness, lifts us when we fall, and carries us when we have nothing left to give. It is the steady hand of
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Christian Songs About Forgiveness
Forgiveness sits at the very heart of the Christian faith. Every believer lives in the tension between what we have received from God and what we are called to give to others. We rejoice in the mercy Christ has shown us, yet we often struggle to extend that same grace when we are hurt, betrayed,
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How to Trust God When You Feel Afraid: A Practical Guide for Real-Life Faith
Most Christians already know that trusting God is the right thing to do. We’ve heard the verses. We’ve sung the songs. We believe God is faithful, loving, and sovereign. And yet — when fear creeps in at night, when the bills are due, when health is uncertain, when relationships shake — trust doesn’t always come
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Christian Songs for Kids: 30 Great Choices
If you spend time around children today—whether as a parent, grandparent, or church volunteer—you’ve probably noticed something encouraging. Kids don’t just enjoy music. They connect with it. And when that music points them to Jesus, it becomes a powerful way faith begins to take root. Christian songs for kids help children learn who God is,