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It seems there’s always something to worry about: natural disasters, current (and potential) wars, shaky finances, relational brokenness, unmet expectations, political, cultural, or racial divisions, senseless violence, our kids, our jobs, our health, and more—much more. But many of the things we fear are largely out of our control.

We can’t always control what happens to us, but we can choose our response.

You can constantly be worried, negative, anxious, fearful, critical, and bitter. Or, you can be known for seeing the good in people, choosing joy, offering encouragement, looking for God’s fingerprints, and always finding something to be grateful for. In either case, the cycle feeds itself.

Like hummingbirds are attracted to sweet things while vultures scour the earth for dead things, we will always find what we are looking for. Why? Because darkness and light both exist. Good and evil are everyday realities. And we must decide who we’ll trust, and how we’ll spend our lives.

There are plenty of scary things happening in the world, but—because of Jesus—there is always good.

Even on our darkest days, Jesus is the light of the world. He’s already carrying the weight of the world on His shoulders, which means we don’t have to. He has already made a way where there was no way, which means we can follow the path He has blazed. The Holy Spirit is already compelling us and leading us and teaching us and comforting us, which means we’re not alone.

The hope we have in Christ isn’t just wishful thinking or positive vibes. It’s hope that’s based on truth—on facts and faith.

So what can we do? The Bible says:

“Anxiety weighs down the heart, but a kind word cheers it up.”

Proverbs 12:25 NIV

We can fight anxiousness with hope.

We can ward off worry with truth-filled encouragement.

We can resist fear by offering life-giving words.

We can refuse to settle for living scared.

We can expose the darkness to light.

So the next time you feel anxiety and fear weighing down your heart, ask God for help and encouragement. Remember, He is with you always.

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Essential tips for stronger passwords

In a world where passwords are the keys to virtually everything, it’s crucial to stay ahead of savvy hackers. Surprisingly, 83% of the most common passwords can be cracked in under a second!

Let’s bolster your security and keep your information (and finances!) safe with some easy-to-follow tips:

Unique and complex passwords Combine letters, numbers, and symbols to create words or passphrases that are hard to guess and easy for you to remember. Think “R3@dy4H3@lthN0W” instead of “123456,” routinely the most stolen password.

Go long Aim for at least 16 characters. The longer, the better.

Avoid the obvious Steer clear of birthdays, pet names, children’s names, or the college attended. They’re too easy to guess.

No repeats Reusing passwords allows cybercriminals to try using the same stolen password on all your accounts, from social media to bank accounts -risky!

Keep it secret Never share your password with others.

Regular updates Change your passwords at least every 90 days, or immediately if you suspect a password’s been compromised.

Multi-factor authentication (MFA) Add an extra layer of security like MFA and help ensure it’s really you signing in. It takes less than two minutes to set up. 1.Go to Security Central and look under Sign-in preferences. 2.Select Additional Security to add the 2-step verification to your sign-on.

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3 vine-ripe tomatoes, 1/4-inch thick slices

1 pound fresh mozzarella, 1/4-inch thick slices

20 to 30 leaves (about 1 bunch) fresh basil

Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling

Coarse salt and pepper

Balsamic Glaze

Layer alternating slices of tomatoes and mozzarella, adding a basil leaf between each, on a large, shallow platter. Drizzle the salad with extra-virgin olive oil and balsamic glaze and season with salt and pepper, to taste

Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.

Today, let’s look at the last of those three commands in verse 18: Give thanks in all circumstances.

This is one of those commands that, while simple, can feel daunting, or even impossible, at times. How do we feel gratitude when life isn’t fair, when pain tries to push out our joy, or when doubt clouds our vision?

The beauty of this command isn’t about the absence of difficulty, but rather our response to it. When we express gratitude in all circumstances, it isn’t a denial of challenges. It’s a bold declaration of faith. It’s choosing to recognize God’s presence and power even during tough situations, not despite them. We don’t have to be thankful for our circumstances–but we can always choose to be thankful while we’re in them.

Recall God’s faithfulness, speak of His goodness, declare His character, and find strength in His promises when our own falter. Gratitude shifts our focus.

So, one more time, let’s look at all three of these commands together: Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. Commit these commands to memory. Recall them when you are happy, when you are sad, when you are unsure, when you are angry–in every season, in every moment.

Reflect on these commands today.

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