Take a moment to consider your circle of friends. How did you all come together? Perhaps it was through a school club, a shared interest, or a mutual hobby that ignited the spark of friendship. Now, think about your friends’ beliefs. Are they similar to your own, rooted in the Christian faith? Or do you… Continue reading Friends and faith: What to do if you had a friend who does not believe in God
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HOLD ON!
The clock ticks and it seems the day will never end. Other days time passes far too quickly and we wish we could redeem the time… To the young mother that’s sleep deprived, overwhelmed, or frustrated: HOLD ON–treasure the time with your babies. God has given you a precious gift. To the young family that… Continue reading HOLD ON!
The LORD is close to the brokenhearted
The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. (Psalm34:18 NIV) Republished with permission from Blogs.crossmap.com, featuring inspiring Bible verses about The LORD is close to the brokenhearted.
Fine Wine, Real Life, & How to Actually Choose Joy
Only two words. Two words I pray for the grace to live until I die. Choose joy. They are so easy to say. But when life hits the fan, how actually can we “choose joy”? My answer has to do with fine wine. Not drinking it—being it. But to be fine wine, to choose joy, we need eight more… Continue reading Fine Wine, Real Life, & How to Actually Choose Joy
The Story Of Noah In The Bible
One day as God looked over the entire earth, only one man found favor with Him. His name was Noah and this is his story. We tend to exaggerate every now and then, don’t we? But the Lord doesn’t. In the days of Noah, He could only find one righteous person. This is the account… Continue reading The Story Of Noah In The Bible
The Privileged Life: Looking for Hidden Treasure?
“Again, the kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field, which a man found and hid; and for joy over it he goes andsells all that he has andbuys that field.” (Matthew 13:44) If you’ve ever viewed “Antiques Roadshow,” “American Pickers,” and other television series of this ilk, you’ve watched ordinary people discover… Continue reading The Privileged Life: Looking for Hidden Treasure?
30 Quotes to empower people with silent battles
Not all people are vocal about their sufferings. Some people choose to fight their battles silently because they are afraid of the judgments of others. It could be challenging to win the battles silently, but it could make you strong and courageous. Those who choose to fight the battles without the world knowing what they… Continue reading 30 Quotes to empower people with silent battles
The Story of Jonah: Learning from mistakes and embracing second chances today
In some of our sobering moments, we wonder if we were heeding God’s call. Is God prompting me to serve in the kid’s ministry? Is He telling me to help the homeless in the neighborhood? Is God telling me to preach in church? Are we like Jonah of the Bible, who is trying to run… Continue reading The Story of Jonah: Learning from mistakes and embracing second chances today
The story of Esther: Courage and influence in the face of contemporary challenges
In contemporary Afghanistan, women and girls grapple with limited rights and freedoms. Bound by strict dress codes and travel constraints, they can’t venture over 75 km without a male relative. This confines them to their homes, constraining their mobility and access to public spaces. It highlights the delicate equilibrium of their rights and liberties. This… Continue reading The story of Esther: Courage and influence in the face of contemporary challenges
Abraham Intercedes For Sodom
What does it mean when someone intercedes in prayer like Abraham did for Sodom? It’s when a person prays a pointed prayer on behalf of one or more people. Let’s look at why Abraham felt the need to intercede for Sodom. And why he made the following statement to the Lord. Surely you wouldn’t do… Continue reading Abraham Intercedes For Sodom