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Handling Negativity
“When he [Bartimaeus] heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to shout, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” Many rebuked him and told him to be quiet, but he shouted all the more, “Son of...
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Your Life Matters
–I didn’t go on our church’s mission trip to Mexico –I’m not writing a book –I’m not sending money to help build an orphanage in Haiti –I’m not volunteering for Operation Christmas Child –I’m not...
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Finding a Refuge
In the Lord I take refuge. How then can you say to me: “Flee like a bird to your mountain. 2 For look, the wicked bend their bows; they set their arrows against the strings to shoot from the shadows...
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Faithful to the One Who Never Changes
What moves me most is that Jesus finishes this last gospel book with the same words He began the first one with: “Follow me.” Follow me. In Matthew 4, Jesus sees Peter and Andrew fishing off the coast...
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After You
Then Moses summoned Joshua and said to him in the presence of all Israel, “Be strong and courageous, for you must go with this people into the land that the LORD swore to their forefathers to give...
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Lead By Example
1 How the king rejoices in your strength, O Lord! He shouts with joy because you give him victory. 2 For you have given him his heart’s desire; you have withheld nothing he requested. 3 You welcomed...
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Overcoming Fears
1 The Lord is my light and my salvation— so why should I be afraid? The Lord is my fortress, protecting me from danger, so why should I tremble? 2 When evil people come to devour me, when my enemies...
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Accountable
Why, Lord, do you stand far off? Why do you hide yourself in times of trouble? 2 In his arrogance the wicked man hunts down the weak, who are caught in the schemes he devises. 3 He boasts about the...
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Divine Detours
Paul and his companions traveled throughout the region of Phrygia and Galatia, having been kept by the Holy Spirit from preaching the word in the province of Asia. When they came to the border of...
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Carried Through The Pain
1 I pray to you, O Lord, my rock. Do not turn a deaf ear to me. For if you are silent, I might as well give up and die. 2 Listen to my prayer for mercy as I cry out to you for help, as I lift my hands...
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Helping Wounded Christians Heal- Renewing Your Mind
Jack Watts’ weekly column is aimed at helping those who have been wounded, including those who have been abused by the church. If you are in pain—or if someone you know is in pain—you will find real...
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How To Live Joyfully
We often condemn ourselves to solitary confinement in a prison built by our own hands. It’s what happens when we believe the worse lie of all: That we are at the center of the universe....
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Jealousy: The Ultimate Charade
If you have every played a game of charades then you will understand the analogy I am about to make. A charade is a term meaning to act out or pantomime. A game of charades is played by dividing...
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5 Ways To Focus On What Matters Most
Our world has fallen head-over-heals in love with love – an idealized version of it that swallows massive amounts of our mental, emotional, social, and financial resources. “We all” pursue it. Chick...
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The Secret to Prayer
Sometimes God doesn’t change your situation because He is trying to change your heart.—Larry Rust In spite of what anyone might tell you, God is not a blessing machine, ready to dispense material...
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The Elephant in Your Room
Are you going to do something about this? You know. The pachyderm. The big fella. He’s really holding you back and we love you too much to not get in your face about it. It’s the spinach between your...
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Pure Love
One Christmas, I received a Raggedy Ann doll. I loved her from the moment I opened the package. My Raggedy Ann received my time, attention, and all the unconditional love a five-year-old could offer....
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Do We Really Have A Destiny?
The issue of destiny is loaded question. Nearly everyone wants to believe in the concept. Atheists may believe that there’s no God, no purpose, and no point to life, but it’s pretty tough living that...
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Overcoming Fears
1 The Lord is my light and my salvation— so why should I be afraid? The Lord is my fortress, protecting me from danger, so why should I tremble? 2 When evil people come to devour me, when my enemies...
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Accountable
Why, Lord, do you stand far off? Why do you hide yourself in times of trouble? 2 In his arrogance the wicked man hunts down the weak, who are caught in the schemes he devises. 3 He boasts about the...
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