Pray for Churches to Become Places of Healing for the Traumatized
Church. We often go there to worship, fellowship, and grow in our relationship with Jesus. But do we go to church when we need healing? Is it the place we recommend when a friend or family member is hurting? American Bible Society’s Bible-based Trauma Healing Ministry believes every church should be a place where those experiencing trauma can bring their…
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Do Animals Go to Heaven?
After fifteen years of loyal companionship, a beloved pet gets sick. The vet can’t do anything but assure the animal of a painless death. For the pet owner, the loss is devastating. A “best friend” is gone. The pain is often compounded by people who just don’t understand. “Get another one!” they say cheerily, as if this unique relationship could…
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5 Prayers for your Children
Do you remember the first time they placed that baby in your arms? Can you recall the scent of her skin and the incomparable feeling of his tiny fingers around yours? Do you remember the dreams you had for her or the plans you had for him? Surely you remember how they grew…that first giggle, those first steps, first day…
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6 Bible Verses for When Life Isn’t Fair
Following one of his regular treasure hunts inside the sofa cushions, my 9-year-old recently ran up to me, holding his loot in the form of a crumpled dollar bill. As I responded to his excitement, I saw my 7-year-old’s face out of the corner of my eye. I knew what was coming next. “That’s not fair!” she exclaimed. I bent…
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4 Challenges in a Long Distance Relationship
God works in mysterious ways. We never know when He’s going to teach us a lesson, show us a sign when we need it most or bring people in our lives when we least expect it. When I least expected it, God brought Scott into my life and we’ve been dating ever since. Being in a relationship has brought joyful…
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5 Psalms for When You Start the New Year Feeling Sad
For many people, the holidays can be hard. But sometimes it’s even harder when the season is over. Maybe you feel a sense of disappointment as you take down the lights on the Christmas tree or say goodbye to loved ones who live far away. Perhaps Christmas is difficult because it reminds you of hard times or the loss of…
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HOW DO I FORGIVE IN THE NEW YEAR?
In late August, just a few short months ago, my husband and I stood at the altar of a small church packed with our closest friends and family and vowed to love and care for one another in sickness and in health. Among other things, we also vowed to forgive each other when times got tough. In fact, in the…
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