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		<title>When What Feels Heavy is Holy</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Oct 2025 15:16:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[christian encouragment]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Conviction]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[holy heaviness]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[joy of the LORD]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[nehemiah 8]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Tap into the deeper meaning of ‘The joy of the Lord is your strength' and how conviction is an invitation to get closer to God.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://thesmokingprophet.com/when-what-feels-heavy-is-holy/">When What Feels Heavy is Holy</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thesmokingprophet.com">The Smoking Prophet</a>.</p>
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		<title>When Your Gut Says ‘Nah’—But Everyone Else Is Clapping</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2025 16:39:53 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Personal Growth]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Decision Making]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Discernment]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[how to discern]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[leadership lessons]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[social proof]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Spiritual Growth]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Ever had that something feels off feeling? 👀 I have. That’s discernment. And I’m breaking down what it is, why we brush it off, and how to stick with truth even if it's not trending.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://thesmokingprophet.com/when-discernment-fails-social-proof/">When Your Gut Says ‘Nah’—But Everyone Else Is Clapping</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thesmokingprophet.com">The Smoking Prophet</a>.</p>
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		<title>Why Skipping Steps Feels Fast—But Could Cost You More Later</title>
		<link>https://thesmokingprophet.com/why-skipping-steps-could-cost-more/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[the smoking prophet]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 24 Aug 2025 21:21:45 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Personal Growth]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[avoiding mistakes]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[life lessons]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[mold in my chicken coop]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Patience]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Proverbs 21:5]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[putting faith to work]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[shortcuts]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[slowing down]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Spiritual Growth]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[wisdom for everyday life]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Tempted to skip steps or chase shortcuts? Here’s your reminder: Fast doesn’t always mean forward—and I’ve got a real-life story to prove it.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://thesmokingprophet.com/why-skipping-steps-could-cost-more/">Why Skipping Steps Feels Fast—But Could Cost You More Later</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thesmokingprophet.com">The Smoking Prophet</a>.</p>
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		<title>Nice for What &#124; Video</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[the smoking prophet]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Aug 2018 13:21:48 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Devotionals]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Fake]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[life advice]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mean People]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Morning Muse]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Spiritual Growth]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Here&#8217;s the video response to my Question of the Week! QOTW: Is it fake to be nice to people who don&#8217;t like you? Watch Time: 19:38 Minutes &#124; Livestreamed 8.14.18 Morning Muse is a weekly vlog created to give listeners inspiration that&#8217;s actionable. Photo Credit: Sandrachile/Unsplash</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://thesmokingprophet.com/niceforwhat/">Nice for What | Video</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thesmokingprophet.com">The Smoking Prophet</a>.</p>
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