Feeling Lonely? Reflect on God’s Promise of Presence with These 5 Verses
What does loneliness feel like to you? Is it a solitary walk on an empty beach? Waiting for guests to arrive at your birthday party, but never hearing the doorbell ring? Checking your phone over and over again without getting that call or text you were waiting for? Loneliness is a heavy emotion that can quickly lead to discouragement. You…
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Advent: His Gospel is Peace
As Djouher, a Christian woman from Algeria, was awaiting the arrival of her fourth child, her joy was soon met with sorrow. During her pregnancy, Djouher’s husband was diagnosed with cancer. Within months, he was dead.Djouher was devastated. Although she had been a Christian for many years, nothing could have prepared her for the pain of losing her soul mate.…
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God Welcomes Your ‘Messiness’
Where did all these feelings come from? All of my life I have been called an “emotional person.” But here is a fact: everyone is an “emotional person.” Emotions are natural and normal, and there are a variety of ways we can express them. Our emotions are created by God, but the way we tend to relate to them is…
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4 Verses for Joy During Thanksgiving Stress
All you want to do is gather with family around the Thanksgiving table and eat good food. But you’re already feeling the stress of the holiday season. You dread fighting for the last turkey at the grocery store. You’re worried about that one relative who always causes a fight. And then there’s all the cooking and the dishes that need…
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3 Reasons to be Thankful this Thanksgiving
Mary Jones was born Dec. 16, 1784. She lived in a small grey cottage in Wales. From a very early age, Mary attended church. At the front, the minister would open a large, black, leather-bound Bible and read. Mary marveled at the wonderful stories. One day after the service, Mary rushed up to her mother. “I must have a Bible,…
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What Paul Never Prayed For
Last week was Veterans Day and I couldn’t help but remember that day by honoring a late neighbor and reflecting on how our lives intersected at a critical time in his life. The encounter also helped me to find a theme in Scripture that I had not noticed before. I moved into a new home a few years ago and…
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Celebrate: International Day of the Bible
On November 24, 2019, you are invited to participate in International Day of the Bible. On this day, people around the world express their love of the Bible. At noon, millions will pause to either read, listen, or share God’s Word through different creative means. Here are three ways you can take part in this global celebration: Share God’s Word.…
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