God’s Comfort for Broken Hearts
Sometimes, heartbreak happens all at once: a messy breakup; a sudden death; a severed friendship. Other times, heartbreak feels like it will last forever: a loved one who struggles with sickness for years; a child who leaves the faith and cuts off all ties; a family member who slowly distances themselves from you over what started as a simple disagreement.…
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Not Enough Money for Christmas? Rediscover Joy
Christmas used to feel magical. You remember the thrill of waking up on Christmas morning as a kid. The magic of tinsel and lights on your neighbors’ houses. The simple joy of baking cookies. The warmth of gathering with family and friends. Now Christmas fills you with dread. You look at your bank account and wonder, How can I possibly…
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How to Multiply Your Small Group to Make Room for Growth
Last night, sitting in the living room of my friend’s rowhome, it hit me—my small group is reaching maximum capacity. Two people were sitting on the floor and five people were squished onto a small sofa. We are a familiar, friendly bunch so we’re OK getting a little cozy, but what would happen if a new person walked through the…
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Pray for At-risk Romanians Suffering the Effects of Corruption
In 1989, Romania’s communist party was overthrown in a bloody revolution. Over the course of just four days of violent protests, more than 1,000 people were killed and 3,000 were wounded. In the aftermath of this upheaval, Romanians have suffered the effects of deep-seated political corruption. Such political instability has left Romania’s at-risk populations in a place of desperation. Romania…
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Advent: How to Find God in the Holiday Bustle
The season of Advent in the church calendar marks the days leading up to our celebration of Jesus’s birth. During this time, churches and individuals await Jesus’s coming and coming again. It is rife with anticipation, preparation, and expectation. Follow this three-part series to enrich your Advent season and deepen your Scripture reading practices. This morning I prayed to be brought into…
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How to Reclaim the Bible’s Message for Women Leaders
In this blog series, pastor and author Rev. Dr. Nicole Martin will tackle the main issues that stand in the way of women leaders engaging with Scripture and discussing ways to develop women in the power of God’s Word. Together we will learn to see through the eyes of women who lead and discern ways to strengthen and empower women…
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Pray God Breaks Cycle of Domestic Abuse in Peru
Physical abuse wears at more than just the body. Victims often begin to believe that they have done something to deserve the pain—that they aren’t worthy of a better, abuse-free life. This is the story of many women and children in Peru who are conditioned by society and their reality to believe that there’s nothing more to their lives than…
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