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By Amy Elizabeth Olrick Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it. —Proverbs 22:6 So many things in life are beyond our control and even beyond our imagination. I think about that whenever I read an article about a tragedy involving a […]
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By Kathi Lipp The prudent see danger and take refuge, but the simple keep going and pay the penalty. —Proverbs 22:3 When is the worst time to decide what to do in an emergency? When the emergency hits. As someone who watches all kinds of “emergency” shows on TV—ER, Chicago Med, Hill Street Blues, Grey’s […]
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By Dr. R. Albert Mohler Jr. With many similar parables Jesus spoke the word to them, as much as they could understand. He did not say anything to them without using a parable. But when he was alone with his own disciples, he explained everything. — Mark 4:33–34 This is why I speak to them […]
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By Craig Groeschel I heard the voice of the LORD saying, “Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?” Then I said, “Here I am! Send me.” Isaiah 6:8 Years ago, I heard a pastor tell a story that I’ll never forget. This seasoned preacher described how each week, after the Sunday service, […]
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By Michael Klassen and Thomas Freiling Have you ever faced a mountain that seemed impossible to overcome? Perhaps you encountered a dilemma that required more than you could give. Is there a battle right around the corner that has you feeling ill-equipped? The various mountains we face— difficult relationships destructive and sinful habits work situations […]
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By Bunmi Laditan If you’re reading this, it’s probably because you’re a parent, a grandparent, an uncle, an aunt, a caregiver in these wild and crazy times. And you need a little (or maybe a lot of) extra help. Raising and pouring love into a child is an amazing calling. But let’s be honest: it’s […]
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By Henri Nouwen Healing begins with our taking our pain out of its diabolic isolation and seeing that whatever we suffer, we suffer it in communion with all of humanity, and yes, all of creation. In so doing, we become participants in the great battle against the powers of darkness. Our little lives participate in […]
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By Scott Sauls Regret from the past dies hard for us. The one whom the Bible calls “the accuser” throws it in our faces, keeping memories about the worst things we’ve done so alive that in our minds, they start to define us. “I said something mean” becomes “I am mean.” “I did something ugly” […]
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By Max Lucado Somewhere in your mind is a novel—your novel. Your novel about your future. You envision a spouse or dear friend, kids, maybe grandkids. Your story includes good health, ample income, honest love, early retirement. We’ve all got a story we’re working on. But just when we’re ready for the manuscript to be […]
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By Stephen Miller You aren’t your bankruptcy or your divorce. You aren’t your broken friendships, your addictions, or your good ideas that didn’t quite pan out. You aren’t the five pounds you gained over the weekend or the gym membership you bought in January as a New Year’s resolution but still haven’t used. In fact, […]
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