This Christmas, Join Us as We Pray for Military Families
Last month, I had the privilege of praying with some Military families via telephone. I was so honored to be a part of this beautiful time of prayer with and for our nation’s heroes. But there was one young woman who caught my attention. Despite her two small children climbing up onto her lap and running around her trying to…
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The Truth That Sets You Free
“Don’t you know you aren’t supposed to do that? God tells us not to. You know better.” Growing up around church but frequently found breaking the rules, I was used to appeals like these to correct my behavior. There was a measure of truth in them that resonated with me: I knew the things I was doing violated God’s commandments.…
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Answered Prayer! Military Recruits Strengthened by Jesus
Every week, we receive prayer requests from U.S. Army Soldiers in Basic Combat Training. They miss their families, struggle with crippling injuries, and are emotionally, physically, and mentally exhausted. But God is showing up in Boot Camp! Through your prayers, God is meeting these recruits in their greatest time of need and giving them hope. They are experiencing healing and…
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The Cry of the Oppressed
Can getting angry ever be a good thing? That depends on how we think about anger. What is the purpose of anger? American theologian Tim Keller defines anger as “love in motion toward a threat to that which you love.”1 This is the “righteous anger” of which we often speak. One of the strange truths of life is that when we understand a person’s…
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4 Prayers to Get Through a Horrible Day
As a kid, one of my favorite books was Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day. I’d giggle and groan as my mom read to me every awful thing a boy named Alexander experiences in a single day. First, Alex’s breakfast cereal is missing a prize. Then he doesn’t get the seat he wants in the car,…
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Praise God! Millions Now Have a Bible
We have exciting news! In 2018, more than 38.5 million full Bibles were distributed around the world. That’s millions of people now connecting with the powerful messages of hope found in God’s Word. Millions who now know they are loved by Jesus. This incredible feat was done by a network of 150 Bible Societies working in over 240 countries and…
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Dealing with Distraction
Excerpts from Thoughts on Religious Experience, adapted by Lydia Sheldon Have you ever wondered if you’re the only one who can’t seem to concentrate when you sit down to pray or study God’s Word? Have you asked yourself why you can’t seem to pray as long or read your Bible with as much focus as others seem to be able…
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