The Prayer Snapshot: “Overcoming Fear”
Do you know what is the most frequently noted command in the Bible? It’s not “love God,” “love others,” or even “follow me.” No, the most frequent command in all of Scripture is, “Do not be afraid.” It has been said that this admonition not to fear or some variation of it appears 365 times throughout Scripture—one for every day…
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4 Places to Find Joy in the Bible
The Bible deals with a lot of tough (and sad!) topics, from the entrance of sin in the book of Genesis to the laments of the prophets in the Old Testament. But throughout Scripture, we also see glimpses of joy—a level of pure happiness that transcends any words we would try to use to describe it. Sometimes this joy causes…
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Proverbs for the storms of life
The storms of life don’t always take place in a boat. But they often feel like they rock your whole world. Crises can happen when you’re facing job uncertainty at work, worrying that your kids will rebel at home, or feeling lonely after moving to a new city. During these tough times, you can find strength in the practical wisdom…
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6 Psalms to Remind you God is in Control
A few weeks ago, I hit a rough patch. I had looming deadlines at work, family I needed to call, a car that needed an oil change (and was making some ominous scraping noises!), and a card for a friend that I couldn’t find time to get in the mail. The pressure of it all seemed overwhelming. When I woke…
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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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