CharacterEncouragementPainPerspective

Letters from Crete--part 2

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“Dear Paul, Why have you left me here?…I’m hurting…I’m discouraged…things aren’t working out…I don’t like the island of Crete anymore…and I’m ready for you to bring me home. Sincerely, Titus.” Paul’s steady hand began penning his reply. “To Titus, my true son in our common faith: grace and peace from…

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EncouragementFearPainPerspective

Your wit's end

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I’ve never been a huge fan of the signs with clever sayings that some churches display outside of their buildings (no offense if your favorite church uses those signs). It’s not that I think it’s a bad idea to broadcast a wise saying it’s just that very few of the…
EncouragementMother's Day

God--our Father and Mother

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God is a Father. We all know that. The Bible tells us as much and Jesus Himself taught us to address our prayers to “Our Father who is in heaven” (Matthew 6:9). He is the ultimate template for what a good father should be—but He’s also much, much more. When…
DestinydreamsEncouragement

On-site dreamers

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“Behold, the dreamer!” That’s what Joseph’s brothers said about him when he approached them from afar, and I hope it’s what they would say about you and me. Whether they’re dreaming of civil rights, women’s suffrage, revival for a generation, cures for ailments, or healing for interpersonal relationships, dreamers are…