The Prayer Snapshot: “Lightbearers: The True Light
In John 1:9 we read that Jesus is the true light. He isn’t merely a light; he is the light. He alone dispels fear, provides peace, and offers salvation. “Only Jesus has the power to save! His name is the only one in all the world that can save anyone” (Acts 4:12 CEV). In this episode of the Prayer Snapshot,…
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5 Easy Questions to Help You Spark Bible Engagement
I want to read my Bible, but I don’t know where to start. And when I do sit down to read, I don’t know the first thing to do once I start reading. What should I do? I’ve heard this statement countless times. Because of this, over the past several years, I’ve collected a short set of questions that I…
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Pray for the People of Mozambique
When Jesus speaks, its powerful! The Bible records moments when his words healed the sick, raised the dead, and set people free. And his words are still powerful today.But what if you couldn’t read Jesus’s words? For many people in Mozambique, this is a reality. More than 60 percent of the total population cannot read. In this predominantly oral culture,…
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The One-Another Approach to Bible Reading
I became a runner when I was twenty-one. I tried running several times before, but it never stuck. I would go out for a run by myself, start way too fast, and give up with a painful side stitch after only five minutes. It was incredibly discouraging. Everything changed the first time I tried running with a friend. My friend…
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Finding Hope When Your Life Falls Apart
Kim didn’t feel close to God anymore. But she thought she was OK. She was alone, yes, but she felt she could handle everything on her own. And then her life fell apart. Her heart was broken through the pain of divorce. Twice. After all that, she was left with seven children to take care of—all on her own. Then…
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How to Pray for Mozambique
On March 15, 2019, a tropical cyclone struck Mozambique. Cyclone Idai barreled through Mozambique with 100-mile-per-hour winds and torrential rains causing widespread destruction. Beira, the capital of the Sofala Province, was hit the hardest. The Rev. Valente Tomas Tseco, executive secretary of Bible Society in Mozambique, sent this update: “Many people have died and many more are injured and displaced.…
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Loving the Neighbor Who Doesn’t Look Like You
Churches in Charlotte are leaning into Scripture for unity. In a day and age where race divides, church leaders are recognizing the urgent need for people to better understand each other, respect each other, and thank God for his diversity in creation. Fostering open dialogue between people from difference races and cultural backgrounds is one way to begin bridging the…
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