5 Creative Ways to Inspire Your Children to Pray for Bible Ministry
One night during dinner, I suddenly became keenly aware of my kids’ prayers. They prayed about their day, their family, their problems. All good things to pray about. But that’s when I knew I needed to inspire them to pray for lives to be transformed by God’s Word. As parents, we must teach our children that their prayers are powerful,…
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What does the Bible Say About Orphans?
Society has a lot to say about people who are rich, beautiful and popular. There are books written about these people, step-by-step guides that teach readers to follow in the footsteps of the powerful elite. But society rarely has anything to say about people who are weak and vulnerable. That includes orphans. But God’s priorities are different. And that is…
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Words of my Father
When I was a child, my father would drag me to the local Veterans’ Day parade. I did not quite understand why we went. I mean, it was not like the Thanksgiving or Christmas parades, or even the Fourth of July. It was just float after float of older men, and some women, wearing uniforms. It did not really interest…
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6 Bible Verses for Broken Hearts
Heartbreak hurts. If you’ve ever had a broken heart, you understand why that term is used — it often feels like your heart is disintegrating into tiny pieces. Perhaps you put on a happy face, because the show must go on. But then the night comes, and you find yourself lying in bed, tears streaming down your face and the…
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4 Psalms for when you feel betrayed
The Psalms are full of people expressing real emotions about real-life situations. The psalmists speak honestly about feeling far from God, scared for their lives, joyful beyond belief and desperate for God’s presence. They also talk about feeling betrayed. So when you feel let down or abandoned by someone you trust and love, check out these Psalms. Say them aloud…
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How Should I Pray?
Prayer can be an intimidating habit to begin. I remember sitting one night in my bedroom at age 13, wanting to pray. I just didn’t know how to start. Should I be kneeling, or could I sit? Should I speak out loud or think quietly? What happened if my mind wandered? In the years since that moment, I’ve prayed in…
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6 Scary Moments in the Bible
"Fear not" is one of the most common phrases in Scripture. Why? Because people were always getting scared silly! In this season of creepiness, let’s look at some Bible stories that are genuinely fright-worthy, but also kind of weird. Medium Rare (1 Samuel 28) Saul’s kingdom was falling apart and God seemed far away. The king longed to get some…
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