This weekend a ninth grade girl from my son’s high school committed suicide. This is the second teen suicide in our community this year. Mind you, I do not live in a major city. I
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More than a Single Surprise
The memories of my single girl shower are so vivid that it’s hard to believe nearly three decades have passed. The gifts have seen better days. I’m still single. But untouched by time is a far greater treasure: the memory of a special evening filled with much more than a single surprise. “Love each other with genuine affection, and take delight in honoring each other” (Romans 12:10 NLT).
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“Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may
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“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.” Matthew 5:6 My husband and I began the spiritual discipline of fasting almost twenty years ago. I’ve learned many things through fasting, but
Read moreFrom Comfort Zone to Extravagant Favor
Before moving his family to Africa in June 2010, Mel found contentment traveling for missions, yet living in the States. Diane had recently purchased a hair salon with a friend, and her clientele kept her busy. Their children, Rachel and Matthew, attended some of the finest schools in America. Life was good, but Diane could see that her husband left pieces of his heart behind each time he returned from Africa.
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I Kings 19:11-13 – And he said, Go forth, and stand upon the mount before the Lord. And, behold, the Lord passed by, and a great and strong wind rent the mountains, and brake in pieces the
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Motherhood has surprised me. I never imagined how much I would love to feel a tiny hand in mine, or how I would thrill when they want me—and only me. I never realized how each
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Lizwi walked with confidence into a hospital room in Manzini, Swaziland. At just 22, he’s lived enough life and experienced enough death to know his need for Jesus runs deeper than his African roots. He
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Dear God, It happened again. You surprised me. Just when I thought you were too busy, preoccupied with your bazillion other requests on the other side of the globe, I see it now. I found Your
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I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13 This was one of the first Bible verses I ever memorized. It’s a heady verse for someone like me. Someone who loves to
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