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I Need Jesus with Me

By Guideposts And the Word became flesh, and dwelt among us, and we saw His glory, glory as of the only begotten from the Father, full of grace and truth. —John 1:14 (NASB) I stared at my December calendar filled with commitments. There was no room to breathe. Parties. Shopping. Bills. Baking. I struggled with […]

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Finding Hope in the Valley of the Shadow of Death

By Joni Eareckson Tada A well-known writer once wrote, “The essential thing ‘in heaven and in earth’ is . . . that there should be long obedience in the same direction; there thereby results, and has always resulted in the long run, something which has made life worth living.” Ask any marathon runner—it’s that seemingly […]

Filed under Books, cancer, Guest Post, sickness, trials

How to Effectively Read the Bible as a Family

By Gladys Hunt My grandfather was a Dutch immigrant with ten children. He and Grandmother took seriously the instructions God gave Moses for the children of Israel in Deuteronomy 6:6–7, believing this to be a parent’s responsibility: These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts. Impress them on your children. […]

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What Happened at the Cross

By Billy Graham Lifetime Television Network showcased the 40-foot glass cross as a camera crew entered The Billy Graham Library (@TheBGLibrary) to tape a program highlighting it as a point of interest in the city of Charlotte, North Carolina. My colleague met the show’s cohost, Kristy Villa, and explained what visitors might experience while there, […]

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Is God Faithful?—Reasons to Trust God When Hope Feels Lost: An Interview with Robert Morgan

What does the Bible say about God’s faithfulness? In times of waiting or grieving, are we uncertain whether God will fulfill his promises. What are his promises? How can we know that God is present even in times of transition, loss, or doubt? [Sign up for the Biblical Meditation free email devotional] Bible Gateway interviewed […]

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A Prayer for When You Are Afraid

By Charles F. Stanley Fear not, for I am with you; Be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, Yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand. —ISAIAH 41:10 NKJV Father, how grateful I am for Your awesome love and that You are with me […]

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Embracing the Gift of Sleep

By Abide Christian Meditation In vain you rise early and stay up late, toiling for food to eat—for he grants sleep to those he loves. —PSALM 127:2 Perhaps you’ve never thought of sleep as a gift from God. But it is. Sleep is a beautiful gift of peace and rest that comes from the Father’s […]

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Former Atheist Journalist Investigates Case for Heaven: An Interview with Lee Strobel

The reality of death comes calling on everyone. People fear it or try to deny it. Do we have only one life and when we die, we cease to exist? What is the reliable evidence for the existence of an afterlife? What is the biblical perspective on reincarnation, universalism, and annihilationism? What are the exclusivity […]

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Turning Your Doubts into Destinations

By Steve Pemberton In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. —Matthew 5:16 It was four o’clock in the afternoon when Mike Silvia called. There had been virtually no calls that day. John Sykes didn’t know at the time that […]

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Courage for Today From the Book of Esther: A Q-and-A With Max Lucado

How can the Bible’s book of Esther help you if you’re worried your world is spinning out of control? Are the struggles you’re facing pilfering the life out of your life? Like Esther, you may be staring down seemingly impossible situations. Take heart—what’s true for Esther is true for you: deliverance will come. God will […]

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