3 Ways to Pray on World Refugee Day
On average, 42,500 people per day flee their homes to escape violence, persecution, war, or disaster at home, according to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). These brave men, women, and children seek protection in neighboring countries where rebuilding their lives is a long and difficult journey. But they are not alone. Each June 20, the world comes…
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What Role Do Angels Play in the Bible?
When I was young, my mother told me I had a guardian angel, someone who watch over me and protect me throughout the day. The thought comforted me, and it still does now, even as an adult. Many of us are familiar with the concept of guardian angels. In all likelihood, this idea arose from the passage in Matthew 18:10-11.…
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8 Famous Sayings of Jesus
As a preacher, Jesus was powerful. He had a way of speaking that captivated the curious, infuriated the righteous and ennobled the weak. Today, Jesus’ simple sayings drill to the heart of what it means to be a Christian. Here are 8 famous sayings of Jesus. His words—both then and now—are as timeless as ever. Do not let your left hand…
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4 Challenges in My First Year of Marriage
My husband and I have been married for a little over a year, and it has been one of the best times of my life—and one of the most challenging. On our wedding day, we heard many Scripture verses extolling the virtues of love and patience. But living out those virtues in marriage was a lot harder than I thought.…
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6 Bible Verses for Single Parents
Every single parent knows there are good days and bad days. The good days are great. I watch my 8-year-old son popping wheelies on his bicycle and listen to my 6-year-old daughter singing princess songs. We crack jokes, and I cherish the moments I spend with them. At bedtime, we talk about their hopes and dreams and fears. They read…
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5 Stories of Jesus Healing the Sick
Reading biblical stories about Jesus’ power to heal always heartens and encourages me. I think of the woman with the hemorrhage who’s healed simply by touching his garment. I picture the blind man at the pool of Siloam, his sight restored after Jesus put mud on his eyes. I imagine the paralytic man—lowered through the roof—who takes up his mat…
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5 Old Testament Heroes Who Answered God’s Call
The Old Testament is replete with stories of people who achieved amazing feats. But we're so familiar with these stories that we may overlook the real message—that God called them to faithful service. Moses: The Escape Artist When his mother set him adrift in a basket on the Nile River, Moses escaped Pharaoh’s death warrant. He was found by an…
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