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The Flirtation Experiment: Passion

~ Lisa Jacobson & Phylicia Masonheimer I heard him walk through the front door, but I never even looked up. By the time my husband, Matt, came home that evening, ...

When Hard Times Hit

In chaos, God is our constant. Times of misery are inevitable in this life. Even in our society, with its advanced medical science, people still suffer and die. Sometimes death ...

The Practice of Prayer

They all joined together constantly in prayer. — Acts 1:14Before Session One Group MeetingSpend some time considering where your prayer life is currently and what your prayer experiences have been.In ...

Earth Day: Coral Reefs

Editor’s note: Today is Earth Day! Let’s celebrate today and every day by carefully tending to this beautiful planet God lent to us. The Heaven of Heavens is for God, ...

Discover Your True Worth… From the Inside Out.

What is the value of your soul to God?… God doesn’t forget even the small sparrow He has made. How then could He forget or abandon you?… So you never ...

4 Best Guided Journals to Grow Your Faith in a Year

Guided journals are a useful tool for Christians who want to grow their faith. Most often used for individual worship, Bible studies, and small groups, faith-based guided journals help you ...

Faith Is the Answer to Fear

~ Dominique Sachse So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold ...

Depression: Fighting Dragons

Being the HuntedWhat did Jesus call people who were attacked by dragons, regardless of the righteous way they were conducting their lives? Jesus called these people normal. Jesus made a ...

Unstick

If a woman can change her mind, she can change her life. ~ Jennifer Allwood Alright, friend, we’ve made it to the point where it’s time to put your money ...

Creative Ways to Celebrate Spring With Your Family

See! The winter is past; the rains are over and gone. Flowers appear on the earth; the season of singing has come… – Song of Solomon, 2:11-12What is your favorite ...

One Day It’ll Make Sense

~ John Onwuchekwa Editor’s note: Today is Silent Saturday, the day after Jesus was crucified and before His resurrection… when His body was dead, fear ruled, hope had evaporated, and ...

Why Jesus Prayed

I look first to Jesus for clues to the mysteries of faith, and regarding prayer He did not seem to share some of my biggest struggles. He never wondered whether ...

Words That Wound

Father, forgive them. — Luke 23:34 The dialogue that Friday morning was bitter. From the onlookers, “Come down from the Cross if You are the Son of God!” From the religious leaders, ...

Good Friday and Children: Making the Cross Real to Your Kids

Teaching children about Good Friday isn’t easy, especially if you’re talking with younger children. How do you explain why Jesus had to die? That Jesus knew ahead of Good Friday ...

Grief Is a Kitten

The healthiest, most wholehearted people I know are the ones who have suffered, who have lost, who have wrestled, who have pushed back up to the surface. I thought that ...

Passion Week: Maundy Thursday

Thursday was a busy day. The disciples were hastily gathering the food and supplies necessary for the seder meal, not to mention trying to secure a room for the dinner. ...

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Face Uncertain Times with Unbreakable Courage

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