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How to Live a Life of Holy Leisure, Even When Your Life’s Not Leisurely

There’s a not-so-secret secret to the Christian life. It’s no exaggeration to say that it’s part of the answer to all your problems, and the key to your...

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My Story: Finding God’s Grace Sufficient in a Messy Relationship

But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you…” 2 Corinthians 12:9 The beam of sunlight poked through the slats in the blinds and landed on...

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The Gift of Receiving, One Woman’s Journey from Certain Death to Life

She was on death's door after battling Leukemia, and a bone marrow transplant was her only hope for survival. Read Laura's journey of learning how to receive two...

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How to Abide When Serving God is Harder Than You Expected

She was finally on the mission field but it was nothing like she expected. Amber Thiessen shares practical advice for how to abide in Christ, even when serving...

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Trusting in the Goodness of God in a Season of Infertility

“Don’t jinx it,” I say to myself, “Don’t get your hopes up. Don’t think about it too much. Don’t plan on it happening because then it inevitably won’t...

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How to Experience Unwavering Hope Even When Your Child is Suffering

Sometimes God changes our circumstances, but more often, he changes us through our circumstances. Here's one mom's story of how her son received a life-changing diagnosis and all...