Before Jesus ascended into heaven, he told his disciples they would “be baptized by the Holy Spirit not many days from now” (Acts 1:4, 5). Jesus described it this way: “You will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth” What it all meant, they were not sure, ...
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Did you know that a special day to honor mothers and mothering is a part of every major tradition, culture, and nation? That's because we know instinctively the wonder, miracle, and gift of mothers! So, how do we tell mom she's incredible? Whether you're aiming for "thoughtful" "insightful" or "funny" Mother's Day gives us the opportunity to say "thank you" and "I love you" ... it's a chance to show how ...
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People are (almost) always worth the risk.
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"I learned that, although I love Mark and am happy with him, I can't look to him to fulfill my need for happiness," Lynda says. "That comes from a relationship with God.”
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Is there one person, more than any other, with whom you want to be at peace right now? A broken relationship you want to heal? Maybe it’s a father who abandoned you as a child. Maybe it’s the child you abandoned. It might be a business partner who ripped you off, or a best friend who betrayed you. Or maybe it’s the person you love, but with whom you can’t communicate ...
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What's troubling you right now? We all have an answer to that question, don't we? Whether it's, "I need a job", or "this loved one's health is failing", or "my friend's ED (eating disorder) has reared it's ugly head again", the answers are endless. Our family just marked the 20th anniversary of a tragic loss in our lives. My dear sister-in-law Dana (rhymes with banana) fell down the stairs in a ...
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Following Christ’s example of self-emptying sacrifice is more than ideal behavior—it’s the path to becoming our true selves.
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If you are godly, you are wealthy. Your personal value is revealed not by money but by godliness. So many times we look at a man's stocks, bonds, real estate, and possessions, and we say, "He is worth this or that." You cannot measure worth by money. Godliness is worth more than a bank account.
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