5 Ways to Use Art to Deepen Your Faith
How can art deepen your faith? If you had asked us this question about 10 years ago, we wouldn’t have had much of an answer. In fact, we were in the middle of figuring it out for ourselves. We’re Laura and Jason—parents to our little girl, Florence; artists with backgrounds in fine art and graphic design; and the people behind…
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What New Ministry Might God be Calling You Into?
What a difference one year can bring. Twelve months ago I was leading a prominent church in Kansas City, but God had a different plan. One day in my quiet time, as I sat with my Bible, a cup of coffee, and my journal, I heard what I considered God’s prompting. It was simple and profound: “Follow me.” The funny…
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Pray for a New Bible Translation for One of the Oldest Nations in the World
Mongolia’s history spans over 5,000 years, making it one of the oldest civilizations in the world. Although much of the Mongolian way of life has remained untouched over the centuries, the people’s beliefs and religious practices have seen dramatic change. Buddhism came to Mongolia in the fourth century AD, with Shamanism following soon after. But a 70-year Communist regime sought…
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Turn to Scripture to Learn How to Pray
I went to bed last night in that oh-so-familiar pre-bed state. You know the one. Contrary to every health guru blogger, doctor, and grandmother’s advice, I did not wind down. There was no long bath with salts, no cello music drifting through lavender oil-scented air. Light glared from bulbs and screens. Jumbled recollections of things left undone or things done…
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The Bible Offers Hope for Trauma Victims when Violence is the Norm
We live in a world shaped by trauma. News of horrific forms of violence taking place all across the globe shocks us. But we often don’t realize that violence and trauma are everyday occurrences in our own country—and our own homes. While some people in the United States face the threat of death, all of our communities are impacted by…
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Pray for Refugees to Find Freedom from Fear
According to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, 28,300 people are forced to flee their homes each day because of violence, conflict, and persecution. Today there are reportedly 22.5 million refugees worldwide and over 65 million forcibly displaced people. These are ordinary people, just like you and me, who have no choice but to leave everything behind to survive.…
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Engage Kids with the Bible Before They Can Read
The first time I read the Bible to my oldest child, he tried to eat it. Mind you, he was barely a year old and was teething, and the colorful Bible board book I was holding did resemble every colorful object in his life—his sippy cup, his Exersaucer, and his plastic keys. Still, I’ll never forget the sight of him…
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