A winding road through an autumn landscape toward sunlit hills beneath the title “The Rich View.”
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The Rich View: As Labor Day Ends, the Journey Continues

Labor Day is ending, but the journey continues. As we return to work in a troubled and uncertain world, where are you on life’s journey—and what faithful work might God still be calling you to do?
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A person walking along a sunlit path toward the sunrise beneath the words “Created for a Purpose.”
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Created by God—Called for a Purpose

What if your personality, abilities, experiences—and even your trials—are not accidental, but part of how God has prepared you for a unique purpose? Take a few moments to reflect on your story, your dreams, and the next faithful step God may be inviting you to take.
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A person walking along a winding path through changing seasons toward a bright sunrise, symbolizing God’s guidance, purpose, and a life story still being written.
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What If Your Life Has Been Preparing You for This?

“The people you have met. The doors that opened and closed. The joys, disappointments, relationships, losses, and unexpected turns. What if these are not disconnected chapters? What if God has been using your entire story to prepare you for the season you are living right now?”
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Snowflake and sunrise path representing your unique God-given vision and next faithful step.
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You Are Special and Unique—But What Is Your Vision?

You know that God created you as someone special and unique. But how do you discover the particular vision He may have for your life—and take the next faithful step? This reflection may help you begin.
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Four adults of different ages walk together along a sunlit path toward a cross, illustrating faithful Christian calling through every season of life.
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Finishing Well: Your Calling Has No Expiration Date

When we hear the words finishing well, we may think primarily about old age or the final years of life. But finishing well does not begin when we retire. It begins much earlier—with the decisions we make today.
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An older man standing on a rocky shoreline at sunrise, looking across the ocean toward the horizon with a sailboat below, symbolizing God’s calling, courage, and the next faithful step.
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Call to Adventure: Lessons from Moana

Sometimes a story created for families and children asks questions that follow us through every season of life: Who am I? What has God called me to do? And will I have the courage to take the next faithful step? The story of Moana offers a vivid picture of leaving the familiar, accepting responsibility, and discovering that purpose becomes clearer as we move forward.
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An open, highlighted Bible in the foreground with four Christian books behind it, showing that the Bible is the foundation for understanding God’s calling and purpose.
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Called, Guided, and Faithful

What has God called you to do—and does that calling continue through every season of life? Drawing wisdom from five Christian books, this reflection explores how we discover God’s purpose, recognize His guidance, and faithfully take the next step He places before us.
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A multicultural, multigenerational group discussing defining moments, faith, and God’s purpose for their lives
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Defining Moments: Discovering God’s Purpose in Your Story

What defining moments have shaped your life—and where might God be leading you next? Whether you are a young adult seeking direction or someone who wants to encourage the next generation, discover how your story, daily choices, and relationships can reveal God’s purpose.
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People walking toward a sunrise on a puzzle path, symbolizing God’s purpose and guidance in life.
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God Has a Unique Purpose for Your Life

Have you ever stopped to consider that there has never been, and never will be, another person exactly like you? Your fingerprints are unique. Your personality is unique. Your experiences, relationships, struggles, joys, disappointments, gifts, and opportunities are unique. But your uniqueness is about much more than personality or background. It is about God’s design and purpose for your life.
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“Open Bible beside a sunrise path, symbolizing trusting God’s wisdom, timing, and guidance through life.” Prayer and faith
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Trusting God’s Wisdom: A Guiding Light for Life’s Journey

One of the verses that has guided me over these past few years is: "Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths." Proverbs 3:5-6 That verse has become more than just a Bible verse to me. It has become a quiet anchor. A reminder that God is not late. God is not confused. God is not surprised by the turns in our lives. There are seasons when we do not understand what He is doing. There are moments when life changes faster than we expected. Family changes. Health changes. Loved ones move. Grandchildren grow up. Doors close. New doors open. And sometimes we look back and realize that God was arranging things long before we could see it. That is why Proverbs 3:5–6 has meant so much to me:
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A Story Still Being Written Naomi and Me
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A Story Still Being Written Naomi and Me

As I continue adding to this story, my hope is not simply to preserve memories for my children and grandchildren, but also to encourage others who may be walking through grief, loss of a spouse, Care Partnering, loneliness, or questions about God’s purpose in suffering. Looking back over our journey, I can truly say that through every chapter—whether joyful or painful—the Lord has remained faithful. AND the story is still being written!
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Purpose: Embracing Your Unique Design in Life
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Purpose: Embracing Your Unique Design in Life

Our lives are not random accidents, but part of God’s greater kingdom plan. We are encouraged as believers to stop defining purpose merely through career success, recognition, or achievement and instead discover purpose through relationship with Jesus Christ. One of the strongest themes in the book is that God often uses even painful seasons—grief, disappointment, waiting, hardship, and uncertainty—to shape spiritual maturity and future ministry. Nothing surrendered to God is wasted.
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Aging With Purpose
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Aging and Purpose

Explore the significance of aging with purpose and how Christian faith transforms our approach to retirement and life. After reading Aging with Purpose, by Hal Habecker, I asked myself some personal questions and here are my reflections. As we journey through life’s later chapters, the question of purpose grows ever more profound.
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How to Pray for Your Children
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How to Pray for Your Children

If you're searching for meaningful ways to pray for your children, "How to Pray for Your Children" by Erwin E. Prange is a must-read. Practical ways to nurture faith, hope, and love within your families through the power of prayer. Discover how intentional prayer can shape your child’s character, future, and spiritual foundation. I dive into the book’s key lessons and share why its message resonates so deeply. Learn how this resource can transform your approach to parenting and help you create lasting spiritual bonds with your children. Uncover actionable tips and encouragement that will empower you to pray with purpose and confidence. Read on to find out why this book deserves a place in your parenting toolkit!
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Richard Dassow
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Journey Through Life With Faith and Purpose

"See You at the Top" by Zig Ziglar is a motivational classic that emphasizes the importance of a positive attitude, self-discipline, and perseverance in achieving success. Ziglar encourages readers to recognize their unique purpose and calling, reminding them that God’s providence guides each step of their journey. He teaches that personal and professional growth is not just about reaching goals, but about embracing the journey with faith, integrity, and gratitude.
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Finding a job you can love Your Calling
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Finding a Job You Can Love: A Christian Perspective

Your job and your faith: The core Christian message in “Finding a Job You Can Love” is that our identity and worth come from Christ—not from our job titles or achievements. Faith in Jesus shapes our motivations, giving us the freedom to pursue work that is meaningful and aligned with God’s purposes. When we trust in Christ, our work becomes a form of worship, and every task—big or small—can be an opportunity to reflect His love and truth. Ultimately, our faith affects how we find, choose, and thrive in jobs we love, inviting us to serve others and honor God in the marketplace.
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Finding a job you can love Your Calling
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Finding a Job You Can Love!

This thoughtful reflection on finding meaningful work highlights the importance of passion and purpose in career decisions. The ideas shared here encourage readers to go beyond traditional job search methods and instead focus on self-discovery, personal connections, and a proactive approach to aligning one's strengths with organizational needs. By emphasizing the value of creating your own opportunities and building authentic relationships, this approach offers a refreshing perspective for anyone seeking fulfillment in their professional or volunteer pursuits.
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Plastic houses on the farlm
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Dassow’s Lettuce Farm

This article reflects on the author's personal history, family legacy, and faith, highlighting how past experiences and parental influence shaped their life and successful lettuce farming business. It emphasizes gratitude toward God for guidance and blessings, the importance of honoring one's parents, and the desire for future generations to understand and appreciate these values. The author encourages self-reflection, sharing family stories, and documenting the farm's history for grandchildren, while underscoring that achievements are the result of divine grace rather than personal merit.
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Praying Through The Bible For Your Kids
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Nancy Guthrie -Praying Through The Bible For Your Kids

What we all want most for our children is not just happiness or success, but a deep and lasting relationship with God. As Nancy Guthrie’s devotions in “Praying through the Bible for your kids” remind us, our greatest hope is for our children’s hearts to be transformed by faith and their lives to reflect wisdom, grace, and spiritual growth. Even in moments of heartbreak or sorrow, we can find comfort in entrusting our kids to God, trusting His promises to bring healing and strength that lasts for eternity.
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