Dealing with Doubt: 3 Bible Verses to Encourage Your Faith
Imagine being remembered for only one event in your life. “Doubting Thomas” could probably tell us how this feels. One of the only disciples who was not present the first time Jesus appeared to his followers, Thomas declared that he would not believe that Jesus was alive until he could touch Jesus’s wounds. One week later, Jesus appeared to the…
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3 Ways to Pray for the Venezuelan Crisis
As the crisis in Venezuela mounts, we are urging everyone to continue praying for this nation. The economic system in the country has collapsed. The people in Venezuela face empty supermarket shelves, deadly power cuts, limited access to medicine, and wages so low they cannot survive. Most recently, violent protests broke out near the border when the military blocked humanitarian…
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Do I have to know things to follow Jesus?
“Why are we wasting our time studying? What really matters is doing what Jesus said.” I’ve been a Christian for 12 years now, and in that time, I’ve heard countless sentiments like this—and for good reason, too. Jesus himself said, “If you love me, you will keep my commandments” (John 14:15). Nonetheless, in John 8, the section of Scripture we’ve…
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3 Verses to Help You Love Friends Who Let You Down
It was Friday night, and I was alone. I began the day envisioning a night full of laughter, deep conversation, and good food. But three minutes earlier, my friend had texted me to cancel our dinner plans. At first, I felt like I understood. She’s been very busy, I told myself. But I couldn’t help tallying up the number of…
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Hope for Syrian Refugee Families in Jordan
Syria’s deadly civil war took a devastating toll on Maya* and her family. Afraid of being ambushed by rebel groups, Maya and her children slept in jackets with their bags packed. She didn’t allow talking for fear she’d miss the warning sounds of gunfire. The family was ready to flee at a moment’s notice. They lived in this state of…
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What happens when you read the Bible in an art museum
Sometimes in my Bible-reading, I desire to slow down in order to imaginatively enter a single scene or to deeply consider a single theological idea. In moments like these, visual art is a welcome companion, for it captivates my imagination and slows me to a meditative pace. For centuries, artists have drawn inspiration from biblical stories. Some scenes have been…
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2018 Prayer Impact Report
Dear Prayer Partner, One of the beautiful things about prayer is that it has the power to cross geographic boundaries, reaching heights, depths, people, and places that transcend our limited capabilities. We can touch and change lives through the heart of steadfast prayer. Prayer has the power to change things. In 2018, you partnered with us through your prayers for…
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