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Jesus’s Words at the Gates of Hell
Not too long ago, I took a walk on a beautiful spring afternoon. The sun was shining, the birds were singing, and I was miserable.
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Jesus’s Words at the Gates of Hell
Last November (2022), my family had the privilege of traveling to Israel. We weren’t really sure what to expect, but our itinerary was jam packed.
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No Satellite Connection
I’m what one might call “peak millennial.” I got my driver’s license in the window of time between printed MapQuest directions and Google Maps with
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The Grace of Community in Walking through Grief
The past few years have been challenging ones, but God has met me powerfully through the grace of community. Here is my story.
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An Eternal Perspective Changes Everything
One of the major themes in my life in the last decade has been that an eternal perspective changes EVERYTHING. What do I mean by
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Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
‘Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For unto you is born this
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Do You Study Your Bible?
Bible study can feel intimidating. The Bible is a big book. Where to start? What to study? How to study?
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Do You Read Your Bible?
Bible reading plan or no Bible reading plan. That is the question.
Read your Bible. That is the answer.
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When Getting a Puppy is a Spiritual Discipline
If you would have asked five years ago if we would ever get a dog, I would have laughed and answered with a resounding “No,
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Gospel Happiness in a Difficult Life
Margie’s life was filled with hardships. She faced enormous physical disabilities and spent much of her childhood in the hospital, unable to receive visits from
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Can God Spread a Table in the Wilderness?
It was easy to forget what God had done, but their unbelief was still a serious sin. They persistently doubted that God would be faithful
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What Our Work on the Mission Field Taught Me
When we first arrived in Haiti as missionaries, it was extremely difficult and pretty scary…the embargo against Haiti had been lifted and their president was