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A shrinking church. Decreased Bible engagement. Continuing pandemic pressures. War in Ukraine. Political tensions. Social unrest. Climate issues. Economic strife. While we faced a myriad of mounting pressures over the last year, the hope of God’s Word is needed more than ever. Turning to God’s Word in prayer brings certainty in the face of unknowns. With this hope in Christ,…
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Pray for Ethiopians as they Hear God’s Word for the First Time
Imagine staring at a page of the Bible, unable to comprehend its message. This is a reality for approximately 40 percent of Ethiopians who are unable to read and write, making God’s Word difficult to access. But thanks to the prayer and support of our partners, thousands of Ethiopians are connecting with God’s promises through audio Bibles. Bible Society of…
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Finding God in Life’s Ambiguity
In this 3-part series, essayist Catherine Ricketts walks us through the spiritual practice of writing our stories. This practice draws on a long tradition of courageous Christians and truth-tellers. Find out how writing your story can help you better understand yourself and God’s presence in your life, leading to a more faithful reading of the Bible. The process of writing…
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Pray for Bahrain’s Migrant Workers to be Healed by God’s Word
Bahrain has a population of 1.3 million people, 60 percent of whom are migrant workers. Most of these migrant workers come from India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and surrounding South Asian nations. They enter Bahrain with hopes of a better future for their families. They plan to make enough money to support and sustain their loved ones back at…
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Meeting God at the Edge of Our Understanding
In this three-part series, essayist Catherine Ricketts walks us through the spiritual practice of writing our stories. This practice draws on a long tradition of courageous Christians and truth-tellers. Find out how writing your story can help you better understand yourself and God’s presence in your life, leading to a more faithful reading of the Bible. He never told me…
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Making Goals that Reflect God’s Character
So, what’s your New Year’s resolution? a friend asked me at a New Year’s Eve party. Uhhhhh, I responded, and lunged toward the chip bowl to stuff my face. No one expects me to answer uncomfortable questions with a mouthful of Doritos. Here’s my confession: I kind of hate New Year’s resolutions. They sometimes feel pointless and unachievable and like a…
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How to be an Effective Mentor
Last night, sitting around a table at a fast food restaurant with three women who consider me their mentor, something beautiful happened. We laughed. We cried. We challenged and encouraged each other with probing questions and biblical truth. Hope was renewed. Hearts were strengthened. Souls were filled. No one left feeling empty. All of us left celebrating Jesus in our…
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