3 Bible Verses That Reveal Reasons to Be Thankful
Thankfulness can sometimes feel like one of the Bible’s biggest mysteries. We’re told to be thankful in all circumstances. But how can you be thankful when a loved one is struggling with cancer? Or when financial anxiety is threatening to crush you? Or when you lose your home and most of your belongings in a fire? Can you really find…
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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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The Milestones of Your Life
The following reflection can be the starting point for a small group encounter based on Galatians 5:22-23. As a leader, make your own personal application and then help your group to come to grips with the challenges allowing the Word of God to “expand” your soul.How do you mark the milestones of your life? If you go to the home…
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Answered Prayer! Comfort for Niger’s Persecuted Christians
Thank you for praying for our brothers and sisters in Niger.God has been responding with his peace and comfort as communities recover from years of violent terrorist attacks.Meet Samuel Samuel* was an assistant pastor living with his wife in a house owned by his church in Niamey. While they were standing in the courtyard of the church, Islamic terrorists came.…
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What Is Truth? And Can We Know It?
Shortly after I became a Christian, I was encouraged to memorize Bible verses. I remember deriving great comfort from memorizing Romans 8:28: “And we know that for those who love God, all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose” (ESV). Then one day a scary thought crossed my mind, one I now know…
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