I was twelve years old playing with my brother in the bedroom we shared. My dad walked in on a Saturday afternoon. He told us God had called Him into ministry and we would be moving to Texas to plant a church. After he left the room, I thought: “Thanks for sharing, but I’m not going …
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Top 10 Powerful Prayer Quotes
Prayer changes things. But do we really believe in the power of prayer? It is so easy to underestimate the effectiveness of prayer – I know that I have in the past. But last week I felt the power of prayer. I had a flair up from an old back injury and usually when this happens, it could …
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Five Easy Ways to Focus on Jesus Each Day
Have you struggled with the concept of surrendering to Jesus? There is a part of me that always wants to keep control. To make decisions on my own. To make my own plans. But I realize that doesn’t work. As Believers, we are part of God’s family. We have the Godhead living inside ourselves. Trying …
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Daring to Press on in Faith: My Story
Studies have labeled millennials as the generation who values purpose over paychecks. We are go-givers just as much as we are go-getters. You’ve met these pioneers of purpose before–your ex-coworker with a full-time job, a wife, and new baby who still manages to create dazzling paintings for his Art Exhibits as a passion project. The …
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Personal Faith Victories: Humble and Beautiful Reminders of God’s Power
Indeed, the body does not consist of one member but of many. 1 Corinthians 12:14 I had emerged victorious from a season of trial in my life. I’d weathered the grief of losing someone I loved, the pain of seeing my parents’ marriage end, and other lesser tribulations. I had kept the faith and grown …
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How God Prevails in Times of Worry or Uncertainty
I anxiously paced back and forth; my gaze fixed on the driveway. Finally, her car slipped into view and it seemed like my heart skipped a few beats. Once inside the safety of our home, she fell into my arms and let pieces of her heart tumble onto the kitchen floor. I wanted desperately to …
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