God is in Control: Psalm 23:1-3 NKJV
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me to lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still waters. He restores my soul; He leads me in the paths of righteousness for His name’s sake. Psalm 23:1-3 NKJV The Psalms are an excellent source of encouragement when we struggle with needing control in…
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From Gang Life to New Life in Christ Jesus
Kinawataka is a massive slum in Kampala, Uganda. Many families who live in Kinawataka deal with extreme poverty and widespread crime. Notorious gangs of 6-to-16-year-old boys have made life a nightmare for many living in these slums, boys like Darren* and Rayan*. Darren, one of the gang leaders, recounts how they would steal everything they could get their hands on.…
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8 Prayers to Draw Near to Jesus During Holy Week
Throughout Scripture, God often calls his people to remembrance of his deeds, commands, and promises. Through Moses, he commanded the Israelites to remember the Sabbath (Exodus 20:8), remember his miracles and wonders (Psalm 105:5), and remember that they were once slaves in Egypt before he rescued them (Deuteronomy 5:15). As it was for the Israelites, remembrance is an important part…
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Grieving? Lonely? Depressed? 7 Bible Verses for Your Most Difficult Moments
Where do you turn in your most difficult moments? In our culture of instant gratification, many people respond to suffering by turning to distractions like social media, television, or spending money on food, experiences, or material items. These activities can keep our minds off our problems for a short while, but they can’t bring true healing or ultimate comfort. In…
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Deepen Your Knowledge of Jesus with the Four Gospels
Have you ever heard the same story told by several different people? Maybe someone includes a detail that another person left out. Maybe one person recites a full conversation, while someone else summarizes the main point. By the end, you’ve heard the same story several times, but you have a much better understanding of the characters, details, and outcome of…
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The Prayer Snapshot: “Lightbearers: Shine Bright”
“This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine . . .” I remember singing this song in Sunday School when I was a little girl. And by the time the double doors to our church flung open, I was determined to let my light shine for all the world to see. But I would come to learn that…
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4 Scriptures for Exhausted Parents
Sometimes, parenting can seem like an endless parade—but not always the fun kind! School schedules. Temper tantrums. Potty trainings. Stomach bugs. Sibling rivalries. Long nights. Longer days. Raising children can be one of life’s most challenging callings. But it’s also a calling that God’s Word treats with the highest honor. Children, the Bible tells us, are a gift from the…
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