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What makes you come alive?

Doing things for the sake of what we think the world needs is, at best, misguided.

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Where’s my head at?

“Those who live according to the flesh have their minds set on what the flesh desires; but those who live in accordance with the Spirit have their minds set on what the Spirit desires.” (Romans 8:5)

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What makes you come alive?

Doing things for the sake of what we think the world needs is, at best, misguided.

alive, glory, God is most satisfied, healing, hopeful, humour, jesus christ, joy, joyful, laughter, legalism, love, pain, pride, purpose, satisfied in Him, self-pity, what the world needs

What makes you happy? And what is happiness exactly?…

These are the questions I asked seven different people for a seven-minute video on the topic. I proposed the following: … More

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Do you think you’re wonderful?

We don’t always feel “fearfully and wonderfully made” do we? We don’t necessarily marvel at all the things our bodies … More

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Just as a body…

“Just as a body, though one, has many parts, but all its many parts form one body, so it is … More

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No place I’d rather be

“Better is one day in your courts than a thousand elsewhere.” (Psalm 84:10) Lord, there’s no place I’d rather be … More

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Tryin’ to be a hot-shot

As a child I loved writing stories and poems, and later I kept a diary. From the beginning of my teenage years … More

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The ultimate imprint

I really enjoyed the Twilight series, and am particularly intrigued by Meyer’s concept of imprinting, where some of the Quillayute werewolves attach themselves … More

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Who I really am

What do I offer this world? It’s a question that haunts many of us. We dearly long for a clear, tangible identity. The … More

blessing, free, identity, illness, Jesus, known, purpose, resurrection, sickness, significance, value

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Ali lives in Sydney, Australia.
She loves nothing more than pondering the meaning of life over an unusual tea or a glass of wine. She's a true 'creative type' and loves speaking, writing and acting in her spare time.

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