5 Truths from the Psalms About Trusting God
When I was a child, the classic hymn “Trust and Obey” was one of my favorites. I didn’t understand most of the words, but I liked the tune and the simple refrain that I memorized and belted out in church. Over the years, this hymn made regular appearances as a Sunday School lesson, children’s choir piece, and sermon illustration. And…
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Pray for First Oral Bible for Ovaherero People
Imagine learning about Jesus’s death and resurrection—not through reading words on a page but by looking at pictures. That is how Watjanga Muharukula, a member of the Ovaherero people group, learned Christ’s story. “As I was growing up, my mother showed me pictures of what Christianity was,” says Watjanga. “She would draw for me the pictures of things like the…
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Solitude: How to Be Renewed by God’s Presence
I used to think I could check the “solitude” box on the spiritual disciplines list because I’m an introvert. But it’s not that simple. People who love to sing aren’t always worshipping. People who love to be alone aren’t always in solitude. Solitude is not escape from a busy life. It is not “me” time or an excuse to indulge in…
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Pray for New Bible to Encourage Military Teens
When Chloe walked into the lunchroom, she saw groups of friends chatting and laughing together. But Chloe sat alone. This was her first day at a new school—the third new school in just two years. At home, Chloe had to stay with relatives, because her dad was serving a second deployment in Iraq. Chloe spent many hours in her room,…
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Anxious About a Sick Friend or Family Member? Find Peace in God’s Word
It all started with a phone call that caught me off guard. “Dad’s in the hospital,” my sister said. “What’s wrong with him?” I asked. “We don’t know. He just wasn’t feeling right. I’ll keep you updated.” I wish I could’ve said, “I’m getting in my car. I’ll be right there,” but I couldn’t—because I lived eleven hours away. I…
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How to Uncover the Gift of Being Single
For years, my biggest struggle with being single was the not-knowing. A bit of a control freak, I have struggled to allow this part of my life to remain a mystery. One day, I decided I would choose singleness for myself so I could stop wondering. That gave me a sense of control but, in hindsight, it was a form…
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Feeling Sick? Find Hope in God’s Word
You’re busily going throughout your day when you feel it coming on: a tickle in the back of your throat, a wave of nausea, the kind of lethargy only sickness gives. You try to ignore the feeling, telling yourself you have too much to do today. This is the worst of all possible days to slow down. So you brew…
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