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<LISTEN> St. Patrick's Day has become associated with many things that have little to do with the actual Patrick, a Christian missionary who lived in the Fifth Century (he died sometime around AD 461). Contrary to popular belief, Patrick was not Irish. He was born in what is now England in the late days of the …
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With St. Patrick's Day tomorrow, I think you would be encouraged by this thought provoking short film from our Western European team. St. Patrick lived out what he believe, put Christ first and his legacy continues today. How does this film speak to you? What might your legacy be?
Since Saturday March 1, our thoughts to some degree have likely been directed towards the Middle East. But today I have a brief story from another part of the world where two religions also collide. It's illustration of the power of our great God and His transforming the hearts and lives of one family! "Maryam*, …
On Saturday, I asked our Jesus Film Project Regional Strategy leader in the Middle East what could we be praying for for his region right now. This is what he shared: "Here are three key prayer points for this week and beyond: For the Church and Believers — Pray for protection, perseverance, courage, and spiritual unity …
*Courtesy of National Christian Foundation.
Not long ago, a friend went through his closet and gave away literally half of his clothes. Rather than missing the items, he said life felt less complicated. Instead of feeling deprived, he felt freed up. Similarly, Jane Hammerslough, author of Dematerializing: Taming the Power of Possessions, describes how a roof repair gone wrong forced her …
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Praise: I had a fruitful two-week trip to Central Florida in late January. Pray for the catch up needed now at home and work. Recently I had a birthday, it wasn’t a milestone, but a step towards some potential life changes. Pray: This month we are releasing a new generation of video film projector backpack …
A rich man went to see a psychologist because despite his wealth, he was not happy. The psychologist gave him three balls – one ceramic, another glass and one rubber. Then he told the man to start juggling them. The rich man quickly lost control. As he was about to drop the ceramic ball, he …
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*Sara Shelton, January 15, 2026 When Heather Tuininga, Founder of 10|10 Strategies, was in her late twenties, she found herself grappling with some of life’s biggest questions. What is God’s plan for my life? Who does God want me to be in this world? What is the mission I’m supposed to be living out? “I knew …
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I have experience this truth for nearly 60 years, but not every day have I believed it. But, it's true whether I believe it or not.
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