Watching from the balcony… “How is praising God so powerful?” she might have asked. (If she had known what to ask.) From the...
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Jesus Commanded, “Pray for Those Who Hurt You” | 5 Helps for Prayer
The private message arrived. I had not heard from the sender for years. She simply told me of the death of someone I had interacted with in a church...
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What Does the Bible Say are Signs of a Hardened Heart?
I have been writing about the heart all this month, thanks to a reader’s questions. But I would be missing something if I did not speak about...
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Understanding the Healing of Soul Wounds
Christians get confused when they feel depressed, offended, rejected, or have other negative feelings. “Why am I experiencing this after I...
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How to Recognize God’s Presence
Finding God’s Presence in Our Lives When I went to seminary to become a pastor, one of our very first assignments was to remember a time when...
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Four Things to Do on the Days You are Discouraged
The Back Story This past week, as I prepared to talk with the community at the Healing House recovery center, I paused to think and pray,...
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