Learning Something New? Gods Word Offers Encouragement
I stared down the man behind the counter, my eyes narrowed and my fist clutching my smartphone like a weapon. He noticed me standing there and, when I didn’t make a move toward him, beckoned me to the counter with a nod. When I opened my mouth, a jumble of Bulgarian poured out. It was bad—so bad that even I…
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How Can the Bible Teach You to Pray?
There is no set way to pray—one culture may pray by using dramatic movements in their bodies, while another may pray by sitting quietly. The year I graduated from college, I spent three months teaching English in Tanzania. I lived in a small village outside of Arusha, down rocky dirt roads and green open countryside. Throughout the day, our small…
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5 Bible Verses for Beating the Monday Blues
When I finally open my eyes on Monday mornings, I often hope that I’m somehow mistaken— that I’ve actually woken up on a Sunday. And then, after daydreaming for entirely too long, I stand up, drop a bagel in the toaster and spend time with my wife, who typically feels just as sluggish as I do. As I think deeper…
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4 Prayers for Loving Your In-Laws
Have you ever felt tense in the presence of your in-laws? Maybe you bite your lip as your father-in-law shares a strong opinion with your spouse—a point of view you don’t share. Or maybe, as you prepare to visit your spouse’s family, you cringe over the differences between your families. You want to build meaningful relationships with your in-laws, but…
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Not The Way I Planned It
Like any young girl, I always imagined growing up and having a perfect little family: three kids, a house, some grass and, you know, a husband. In a million years, I never thought I’d be living as a single parent. See, it didn’t start off that way. I got married to someone I met at church and, after two years,…
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Where is God When You Need Him?
“How much longer will you forget me, Lord? Forever?” The speaker’s voice was full of emotion, demanding attention. “How much longer will you hide yourself from me?” A woman walked across the stage holding a sign that read, “human trafficking.” Her mouth was taped shut, hands tied together and head bowed down. “Look at me, O Lord my God, and…
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4 Bible Verses for Repairing Your Self Image
What happened to her? I can hardly recognize her anymore. Her sweet, pure, childlike beauty has evolved into a done-up mannequin.These were my thoughts as I watched one of my favorite TV shows, which is notorious for recognizing contestants for their talent and not for their looks. Revolutionary, right? But once the hosts selected a contestant, make-up artists, hairstylists and…
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