5 Biblical Ways to Love Your Neighbor
Have you ever heard someone say, “The Bible is just a book of rules”? There are rules about what to wear, what to eat, what to do with your money, and how to live. For new Bible readers who ignore the naysayers and decide to see what God says for themselves, their resolve often fizzles out somewhere in the book…
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Engaging the Bible with the Saints
After nearly 30 years of pastoral and missionary ministry I had read many books, always interested in the latest contribution of the popular writers on pastoral ministry, Scripture engagement, and evangelization. During my last three years of active pastoral ministry, I made a commitment to read only writers that had written before I entered the ministry in 1983. I intentionally…
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Pray for Renewed Hope for Hurting Guatemalans
As a young girl, Alejandra was often beaten at home. When she became a teenager, she fled her home to escape the abuse. But living on the streets of Guatemala took a heavy toll on Alejandra. She struggled to survive. With no food or money, Alejandra turned to a life of prostitution. One day, while Alejandra was in a house,…
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Why You Should Number Your Days This New Year
A new year always comes at the heels of Christmas. In the words of John Lennon and Yoko Ono: “And so this is Christmas and what have we done Another year over, a new one just begun.” The end of a year brings reflection and remembrance, and a new year ushers in fresh hope and purpose. What have we done?…
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Praying the Gift of Jesus this Christmas
“Here it is, the most important gift in the entire world,” I told my kids as I tucked a neatly wrapped box underneath the Christmas tree. For 25 days my kids wondered and guessed what this gift could possibly be. With each passing day, anticipation mounted … until finally, it was time. Almost knocking the Christmas tree over, they grabbed…
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When the Armies of Heaven Sang for Joy
This two-part series explores the mystery and wonder of the Christmas story from the perspective of angels. This Christmas, as we gather with family, sing Christmas songs, and open presents under our trees, we might find an angel ornament hanging from a branch or perched at the top of our tree overlooking the festivities. Those angel ornaments remind us not…
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8 Bible Verses to Help You Cope with Change
We’ve all heard that change is good. But as often as we hear it, we still struggle with it. Why? Because most of us hate change. It upends our comfort levels, leaving us insecure and afraid. It challenges our expectations, our routines, our understanding of the world and how we live in it. But here’s what doesn’t change: God is…
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