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Providing God’s Word after catastrophic events
“They did not know if I was dead or alive,” Kaelo* says, describing the two days he spent afloat in churning waves after the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai volcano erupted near the South Pacific Islands. The underwater eruption that took place nearly one year ago had the force of hundreds of atomic bombs. It was followed by a 50-foot tsunami, ashfall,…
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Finding Hope with Isaiah Part 2: God’s Promises
You, LORD, give perfect peace to those who keep their purpose firm and put their trust in you. Trust in the LORD forever; he will always protect us. Isaiah 26:3-4 GNT In this second part of a five-part devotional series, “Finding Hope with Isaiah,” you can experience fresh encouragement in Scripture through key passages in Isaiah. Reflect on God’s promises…
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Finding Hope with Isaiah Part 1: God’s Character
He will be called, “Wonderful Counselor,” “Mighty God,” “Eternal Father,” “Prince of Peace.” Isaiah 9:6b GNT In this first part of a five-part devotional series, “Finding Hope with Isaiah,” you can experience fresh encouragement in Scripture through key passages in Isaiah. Reflect on God’s promises with special content adapted from the Restoring Hope Bible and experience how God draws near…
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Lamenting Like a Prophet: 3 Biblical Truths We Can Learn from Jeremiah
What do you do when all hope feels lost? How do you keep your head from sinking below the rising tides of despair and sorrow? Where do you find comfort that is unbroken, steadfast, and immovable? During my times of greatest discouragement, I have found an empathetic friend in the prophet Jeremiah. The Scriptures show us that Jeremiah was no…
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Martina’s Story: Finding Peace and Healing through Scripture
For Martina, the death of her husband marked the beginning of the worst days of her life. “My husband was the only earning person in the family,” says Martina, who lives in Bangladesh. Once he died, Martina and her two children found themselves facing a financial crisis. On top of that, they were left heartbroken at the loss of their…
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Liana’s Favorite Books: Episode 10
In this episode of “Liana’s Favorite Books,” Dr. Liana Lupas takes you on a tour of the 1537 “Matthew Bible,” which was the second printed edition of the Bible in English. The title page of this Bible lists its translator as “Thomas Matthew,” which was a pseudonym for John Rogers, a Protestant Bible scholar, pastor, and martyr. With the Matthew…
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