Advent Devotions 2023 – Embracing Joy

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In the penultimate week of our Advent devotions for 2023, our focus turns to a theme that sparkles amidst the anticipation: Joy. C.S. Lewis, a master of weaving profound truths into simple narratives, once wrote, “Joy is the serious business of Heaven.” As we approach the celebration of Christ’s birth, let us delve into the […]

Advent 2023 – The Gift of Peace

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In the quiet hush of the second week of 2023 Advent, we turn our hearts to contemplate the gift of peace. C.S. Lewis once mused, “God cannot give us a happiness and peace apart from Himself, because it is not there. There is no such thing.” This Advent, as we explore the theme of peace, […]

Advent 2023 – A Journey of Hope

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As we usher in Advent 2023, we embark on a journey not just through time but through the profound depths of hope. C.S. Lewis once remarked, “Hope is one of the Theological virtues. This means that a continual looking forward to the eternal world is not…a form of escapism or wishful thinking, but one of […]

Processing Pain and Loss: Understanding How to Heal

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Life is a blend of highs and lows, joys and sorrows, triumphs and tragedies. At Epic Life Creative, we’ve journeyed with countless individuals and organizations, helping them navigate these dualities. Today, we delve deep into the art of processing pain and loss, a topic that resonates with many. The Journey of Reflection Every one of […]

The Transformative Power of Forgiveness

We believe in the transformative power of forgiveness. We see forgiveness not merely as an act but as a journey, a journey that promotes internal health, fosters greater peace in the world, and ultimately catalyzes the healing that is so desperately needed in our lives and our world. The Healing Power of Forgiveness At the […]

Embrace the Journey of Self-Discovery and Growth

We believe in the transformative power of self-reflection, healing, and forgiveness. We are excited to re-release a resource our team started developing over a decade ago and first released in 2015 – designed to help you navigate the highs and lows of life, process pain and loss, and ultimately, find hope, strength, and joy to […]

Week 6 – The Restorative Power of Forgiveness in Ministry

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Embracing the Journey: Authentic Leadership Through Grace and Vulnerability Week 6 – The Restorative Power of Forgiveness “Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the […]

Week 2 – Authenticity in Leadership: Leading with Weakness and Strength

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Embracing the Journey: Authentic Leadership Through Grace and Vulnerability Week 2 – Authenticity in Leadership: Leading with Weakness and Strength “But he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’ Therefore, I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may […]

Week 1 – Stillness in Ministry Leadership: Embracing The Power of Stillness

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Embracing the Journey: Authentic Leadership Through Grace and Vulnerability Week 1 – Stillness in Ministry Leadership: Embracing The Power of Stillness “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.” Psalm 46:10 Welcome to the first installment of our 7-part devotional series, […]

Amid the Clamor, Seek the Stillness

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“Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.” Psalm 46:10 (NIV) In the whirlwind of ministry, it is all too easy for pastors and leaders to lose sight of the One who calls us to serve. The demands of leading a […]