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(RNS) — First came the pandemic. COVID-19 has taken the lives of 200,000 and the jobs of millions, and it threatens to take the sanity of the entire world. A microscopic virus has paralyzed us. And an ancient sin threatens to undo us. An officer’s knee on the neck of a black man activated a …
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A newlywed young man was sitting on the porch on a humid day, sipping iced tea with his father. As he talked about adult life, marriage, responsibilities and obligations, the father thoughtfully stirred the ice cubes in his glass and cast a clear, sober look at his son. What strange advice, thought the young man. …
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Praise: God worked through our Father's Day email and online efforts to help underwrite NewLifeBoxes for WiFi smartphone evangelism in India and Africa. The ministry saw Him supply the need for more that 215 boxes. Pray: Please join in praying for the reaching the one the top 12 least reached countries in the world. This …
He said to them, "Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation" (Mark 16:15, NIV).Have you considered ...Most of the world's people live in darkness, separated from the love of a heavenly Father who desperately wants to know them. As people of God, we are equipped with the story of reconciliation …
In the first chapter of Mark, we see Jesus calling the first disciples… four anglers…Andrew, Peter, then James and John. “Follow me” was a challenging call! Jesus wanted these men toabandon all, to surrender their wills and join Him in His mission. The story caused me to stop and ponder, “What were they willing to …
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Post by Craig Morgan* Every year families gather for Fourth of July’s where we grill hot dogs, swim in the lake, and make memories. There’s no doubt that this year will look a little differently than the prior years. Although we can’t see each other in close proximity like before, it will still bring its …
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<LISTEN> Whatever else we observe about the life of Jesus, we know this to be true: at every moment, Jesus modeled what it looks like to live as God’s Son. It was the bedrock of his life that allowed him to become the cornerstone of restoration for all of mankind. It’s amazing to think that …
You have probably heard the saying, “We have met the enemy, and he is us!” It is actually a parody of William Henry Harrison’s quote after his victory in the Battle of Lake Erie, "We have met the enemy, and they are ours." Cartoonist Walt Kelly applied the quote to his comic character Pogo, and as it …
<LISTEN> This will open up wonders for you about the personality of Jesus—look at his works of art.I was sitting out back yesterday morning sipping coffee, watching the young chipmunks chase one another at breakneck speeds across the deck. One clever daredevil, hoping to get the advantage, jumped up on the fence rail and continued …
Written by Steve Macchia on Mar 22, 2020 08:07 pm 19 Ways to Care-for-your-Soul…during Stay-at-Home COVID-19 During these challenging stay-at-home days, let me encourage you to cultivate your friendship with God, deepen your friendship with the community of God, and consider ways to serve others in the name of our Triune God, our loving Father, gracious …
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