God’s Comfort in the Valley of Illness
Chances are you’re familiar with the words of Psalm 23. Quoted by presidents in times of national tragedy and claimed by millions as the ultimate words of hope, this passage has become one of the best-known Scripture portions in the world. One verse in particular shines in our darkest moments: “Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow…
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Nasty, Nice, or Not Into It
It’s increasingly clear that the younger generation is a significant mission field. As we plan effective ministry in the coming years, we will have to address the unique traits of the millennials, people now thirty and younger. The “Millennials and the Bible” survey commissioned by American Bible Society and InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, produced by Barna Group, keeps giving us important…
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Prayers For When Marriage Feels Harder Than You Expected
Every marriage has its moments. You accidently exceed the monthly budget, and your spouse feels frustrated and discouraged. Your spouse shares a thought about your in-laws and, no matter how hard to try to brush off the comment, you can’t help but engage in an argument. Often, lofty pre-marital expectations send couples down a road of disappointment. The idealistic picture…
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How Can I Trust God When I’m Struggling with Financial Hardship?
Following the 2008 recession, my father was laid off three times in two years due to organizational downsizing. Without notice, our circumstances changed dramatically. The comfortable life we had embraced, including a spacious house and beautiful commute along mountains and rivers, was gone. We moved to a more populated, lower income neighborhood, where police officers regularly made arrests for illegal…
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The Art of Listening
Our lives are made up of anything but space. Our culture promotes activity, stimulation, and achieving. It is not surprising that our annual State of the Bible survey reveals the number one hindrance for people in reading Scripture is feeling too busy with life’s responsibilities. There is never enough time. Yet people also say they want to engage with the…
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5 Prayers for Dealing with Difficult Relationships in the Workplace
The workplace is a great place to build relationships. On average, you spend 40 hours per week with your colleagues, an investment of time and energy that often leads to long-lasting professional connections, friendships and even romantic relationships. But as time progresses, workplace relationships can become very stressful. Maybe it’s the boss who won’t let up or the co-worker who…
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4 Bible Verses to Remind You of God’s Love When You Feel Rejected
A few weeks ago, I found myself staring aimlessly into the distance, feeling dazed as I tried to control my out-of-control thoughts. With my hands neatly folded behind my head, I wrestled with feelings of rejection and abandonment. I longed to feel accepted and affirmed, though in this place, I felt like nothing more than an outcast—an outsider in a…
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