“Only 18 summers.” It’s a phrase I’ve seen a few different places lately, referring to the limited amount of time parents have for intentional, one-on-one influence before their kids go to college or leave home for other reasons. It’s encouragement to make the most of every cold bite of watermelon, every lazy day around the pool, …
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Forgiven & Loved: Power Beyond Our Understanding
In a world full of hate and selfishness, I felt it appropriate to revisit the power of forgiveness. God’s perfect love is on display when we choose to forgive–and let’s face it, true love is what this world is severely lacking. We have to remember that even those whom we do not agree with or …
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For the Christian Walking Through Depression
There is a certain safety to this oh so public confession. I don’t have to look any of you in the eyes as you read. I don’t have to see disgust, incredulity, or sorrow transform your countenance. I don’t ever know if you read a few words, then close the page, not wanting to deal …
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Finding Faith When God Doesn’t Answer Prayers
My dad died seven years and three months ago. Writing it down is almost as painful as saying it out loud. That sentence, simple in nature, still shocks me. A sentence that simple does not do the grief justice. To some, the sentence does not carry much weight. To me, the sentence is a reflection of …
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Three Lies We’re Tempted to Believe
Why Are There Lies To Tempt Us? The Bible says that the devil seeks our demise, one way or another (Ephesians 6:11-13, 1 Peter 5:8-9). We are admonished to be on guard against his schemes. Considering that he is also called the “father of lies” in John 8:44, I am particularly aware that I may be …
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