Kris Vallotton
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Healthy, Christ-Centered Marriages Stand on These 4 Core Values
The fact that people don’t know how to do family well is one of the biggest causes of dysfunction in society today. I believe the restoration of family and marriages could truly change the world. The foundation of a healthy family is built on the culture and connection of the mother and father; the marriage. …
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Practical Keys to Keep Your Heart Soft Toward God in Hard Seasons
Have you ever gone through a hard time that lasted more than just a day or a week? Maybe you’ve been in the middle of a battle for a whole season, or perhaps even years. I know that these times can suck the life out of you, and leave you feeling dry, discouraged and alone. …
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What to Do When You’re Lonely
I hear so many people talking about their longing for community and, all too often, lamenting their inability to find it. Maybe that’s you? Perhaps you’re reading this because you’re longing to find a place of belonging and just never seem to connect. I hear this particularly from people who live outside of the Bethel …
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Practical Steps to Break Free From Your Toxic Panic
Do you struggle with fear and anxiety? Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the U.S., affecting 40 million adults in the United States age 18 and older. However, anxiety and fear are not new bullies on the block. They’ve been around since the fall of humanity, and I bet that even if …
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How to Love People When They Disappoint You
Have you ever made a mistake so bad that it felt like the end of the world? When I was a young teenager I made a mistake. This wasn’t your average stupid teenage mistake, rather it was colossal in my mind. I braced myself for the repercussions and onslaught of punishment that I believed would …
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One Thing You Don’t Want to Do if You Have a Call on Your Life
Waiting on God—this can be one of the most challenging aspects of a Christian walk. Perhaps you know that there’s a destiny on your life and want it to go ahead and start already, or maybe you’re hungry to be influential and are seeking out opportunities to lead. The waiting season is important but it’s …
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This One Truth Will Help You Hear God
I can’t tell you how many times I’ve been asked the question, “Why don’t I hear from God?” If you’re reading this, it’s likely that you love God and want to know Him. You’ve probably tried everything you can to try and hear His voice, and still doubt the way He speaks. Maybe you even …
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If This Is Why You Go to Church, You’re Missing the Whole Point
Church hopping, church skipping and church judging is all too common these days. It seems that many people are struggling to find the “right” church with the “right” pastor who has the “right preaching style.” Maybe you struggle with this in a less overt way. Perhaps you go to church and feel bored or disillusioned. …
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Your Key to Fully Embracing Abundant Life
We live in an instant-gratification culture. If we want something, we just hop on our phones and order it, and it’s at our door in as soon as a day! This has taught us that we should get what we want when we want it, regardless of our circumstances. This mentality is not biblical, it …
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Low Self-Esteem Could Be Derailing Your Humility
What do you think of when you hear the words “be humble“? I’ve noticed that humility has gotten twisted in most of today’s Christian circles into an excuse to be religious and self-deprecating. I’m sure you’ve seen this happen in church: someone speaks on stage and you tell them they did an amazing job. They …
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How to Face the Pain That’s Secretly Destroying Your Life
In 2008 my family and I went through one of the hardest, darkest seasons of our lives. After 10 years of marriage, my son Jason found himself in a divorce. The pain seemed to swallow him up as every beautiful memory of his wife crumbled into disappointment. He was living in a nightmare, and as …
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This Stronghold Can Kill Your God-Given Dreams—Here’s How to Fight It
Anxiety is a dream killer and a thief. I know this firsthand because I’ve dealt with anxiety in my life and even went through what I call my seven months of hell. I know that anxiety is something that so many people deal with, so this week, I want to talk to you about some practical …
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How the Prophetic Can Help You Be a Better Friend
Have you ever had a friend love you so well that it made you grow into a better version of yourself? I’m honored to have had several friends like this; you know the ones who pour water on the fires of your fears, and throw gasoline on the passions of your dreams? I’ve been loved so …
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Why Your Jealousy Might Be a Sign You Have a Poverty Mindset
What’s the thing in your life that you desperately want God to change? Is it a cycle of insecurity, your personal health and fitness, the courage to get over your fear of speaking in front of people? Perhaps it’s that you’re longing for reconciliation in a particular relationship? I know that when you’re in a season …
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Why Signs and Wonders Should Be a Part of Your Normal Life
Do you consider yourself as someone God could use to release miracles, signs and wonders? Or do you think those aspects of the kingdom are reserved for church leaders (or maybe even those in the charismatic movement?) Stop and think about it. If you face a challenge, do you ever think to immediately pray for …
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