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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.
With more than 1800 partners using JESUS film tools and resources, we see reports come in from all corners of the planet. One patron sent a report – a set of testimonies that was 80+ pages. Here’s one of the dozens of stories from that one month’s report in 2025. It comes from a restricted …
PRAISE: I had a brief, but enjoyable visit with my family Christmas week. I didn’t see my niece and her family, as the children were sick. But I did have a very nice visit with my nephews and their families, as well as one of my brothers and sister and their spouses. God—is always—provided for …
by Sheila Dolinger January 8, 2026 Anew year invites fresh intention. So, as 2026 begins, we’d like to offer some simple ideas to help you notice opportunities to give, respond to others with compassion, and practice generosity in your everyday life, so that each step you take in giving this year draws you closer to …
If you've not heard this song yet, check out now on YouTube: Lord, Bless This Year | New Year Worship | CeCe Winans & Lauren Daigle Inspired
"The maker of the stars and seas, becomes a child on earth for me."* John Betjeman, Poet *Collected Poems ( John Murray, 1958, p. 178) "This is down-to-earth glory of God who has come and pitch a tent among us." John 1:14 David Bentley Hart, The New Testament (Yale University Press, 2017) The holiday we …
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