By Jay Hewitt Editor’s Note: After receiving a devastating brain cancer diagnosis, Jay Hewitt made the momentous decision to compete in an IRONMAN triathlon while undergoing cancer treatment. This post, adapted from his book I Am Weak, I Am Strong, talks about the courage he found from a supportive community of believers to press on […]
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By Eric L. Motley Now hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us. —Romans 5:5, NKJV Dating back to its earliest days, Madison Park’s most prominent feature was the absence of white faces. It was built by the […]
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By Ruth Soukup Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken. —Ecclesiastes 4:12 I promise you there are people out there in the world who are your people—ones with whom you will feel a strong connection, ones with whom you can be real and […]
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This lesson is part of Mel Lawrenz’ “How to Study the Bible” series. If you know someone or a group who would like to follow along on this journey through Scripture, they can get more info and sign up to receive these essays via email here. Let’s imagine ourselves as believers in first century Thessalonica, […]
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