8 Prayers to Draw Near to Jesus During Holy Week
Throughout Scripture, God often calls his people to remembrance of his deeds, commands, and promises. Through Moses, he commanded the Israelites to remember the Sabbath (Exodus 20:8), remember his miracles and wonders (Psalm 105:5), and remember that they were once slaves in Egypt before he rescued them (Deuteronomy 5:15). As it was for the Israelites, remembrance is an important part…
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Pray for Churches on the Front Line of this Pandemic
In times of crisis, the church plays an essential role in providing spiritual support for those suffering trauma and loss. And the coronavirus is no different. From the onset of this global pandemic, churches have stepped in to show God’s love and care. But as the church cares for others, they too need support and care. Caring for the Caregivers…
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How to Pray for the COVID-19 Frontline Heroes
They care for the sick. Stock our supermarket shelves. Pick up our trash. Clean our buildings. Deliver our groceries and packages. Prepare our food. And keep us safe. They are the COVID-19 frontline heroes. These brave workers continue to serve others despite the health risk. Without them, we would be without the most essential services needed to live. But as…
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What to Do with Fear
What to do with fear What do we do when we feel afraid? In A Grief Observed, C.S. Lewis writes, “You never know how much you really believe anything until its truth or falsehood becomes a matter of life and death.… Only real risk tests the reality of a belief.” In the passage from Mark 4 below, we see the…
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It’s Okay to Be Sad During Quarantine
Have you heard of the phrase toxic positivity? Toxic positivity occurs when people—especially during challenging times in their lives—push themselves to feel and “be” perfectly happy. I don’t know about you, but I’ve felt the pressure to be this way during quarantine. Social media gurus are telling me to “take advantage of this time” to do all the fun art…
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Celebrating a New Testament 51 Years in the Making
Most of the 200,000 Gola people live in Western Liberia. Another 10,000 live in neighboring Sierra Leone. They speak a Niger-Congo language, also called Gola. It is spoken in 15 Liberian counties, yet the people have no Scripture in their heart language. That is until now. Praise God! The Wait is Finally Over In 1969, work began to translate the…
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God’s Love and Care in the Midst of the COVID-19 Crisis
Quarantine, illness, anxiety, and isolation are causing deep suffering around the world. Yet in the midst of this difficult time, we know that God is near to those who are crushed in spirit and longs to heal their wounded hearts. Psalm 23:3 reminds us that, “he restores my soul.” God wants to restore peace and hope to hearts devastated by…
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