Balanced Life Ministry

Balanced Life Ministry’s Field Journal

The Overflow
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Reflections and practical help for people rebuilding their lives — and for the churches, families, and businesses that walk with them.

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The Welcoming Church
January 02, 20267 min read

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How Churches Can Support Men and Women After Prison

Freedom from prison isn’t the end of the journey; it’s just the beginning. For many men and women, release day marks the start of an uphill battle. They face broken relationships, limited job opportunities, housing instability, and the weight of...

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Recovery & Forgiveness
January 02, 20266 min read

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What Employers Should Know About Hiring People in Recovery

Across the United States, millions of individuals are rebuilding their lives after battling addiction or spending time in prison. While many have completed treatment or served their time, they often face one final, and critical, barrier: finding employment. At Balanced...

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Daily Growth & Discipleship
April 02, 20131 min read

Economics & Finance

Dwelling In The Presence Of God…

The Bible teaches that they who desire to dwell in the presence of God, to experience His blessings, are those who will live righteously and who will not backbite or badmouth their neighbor. “LORD,who may abide in Your tabernacle a...

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