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not broken
As someone who has logged a lot of time in the coastal waters of Florida, I’ve always enjoyed seeing bottlenose dolphins up close in the wild. That’s one reason I was particularly drawn to the movie Dolphin Tale.
Discover the priority and goal of the Ten Commandments
It’s wonderful to find practical application in our study of the Bible, but is that the sole purpose of God’s Word? Be part of the discussion.
The Lord’s “Short” Prayer
Early on in His earthly ministry, Jesus delivered one of His most well-known and compelling “sermons.” In the middle of this great discourse, He took up the topic of prayer. Jesus taught the large crowd who had gathered below him on a Galilean mountainside not to try to impress others with their eloquent prayers (Matthew [...]
The View from There
On May 13 Canadian Astronaut Chris Hadfield returned to earth after almost 5 months in the International Space Station. After 144 days of weightlessness, Chris said his return to earth felt like a car crash. Suddenly he and his two crew members were laying on their side, looking out the window of their Russian space [...]
Taking Possession of Our Own Soul
By your patience possess your souls —Luke 21:19
When a person is born again, there is a period of time when he does not have the same vitality in his thinking or reasoning …
Faithful Servant
For many, yesterday was a landmark day in the English Premier League because it marked Sir Alex Ferguson’s final match as manager of Manchester United. For those leaning more toward Merseyside (aka, Liverpool), it was historic for a different reason. Sunday’s match against Queen’s Park Rangers was the 737th and final match of Jamie Carragher’s…
A Sure Salvation
A story is told that Queen Victoria of the UK was deeply moved during a church service. Afterward, she asked her chaplain, “Can one be absolutely sure in this life…
Stuck with a Thorn?
“My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness” 2 Corinthians 12:9
A small, older, hunched-over lady greeted us with a glowing smile at the doorway of our little son Matthew’s Sunday school room. She was one …
youth ministry 101
If you read some recent books on youth ministry, it’s hard not to get the sense that this part of church ministry is experiencing some major struggles. And nearly everyone has an opinion about how youth ministry should be improved. Parents, youth workers, and young people themselves have expectations and demands that don’t always overlap. So, what should we do?
Abba Father
By Trevor Shockey, 20, Indiana USA Abba Father! Come rest Your feet on the earth Come find Your home in our hearts Reside in us Abide in us We will abide in You Abba Father Creator God Your love is deeper than the sea You sent Your only Son for me Abba Father I love [...]
Not Abandoned
Years ago, while my husband and I were visiting the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC, we noticed a baby stroller by itself with no one nearby. We…
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