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Daily Bread- The Widow’s Faith April 26, 2018It is pitch dark when Ah-pi starts her day. Others in the village will wake up soon to make their way to the rubber plantation. Harvesting latex is one of the main sources of income for people living in Hongzhuang village, China. To collect as much latex as possible, the trees must be tapped very early in the morning, before daybreak. Ah-pi will be among the […]Poh Fang Chia
- Amnesia April 25, 2018Emergency Services in Carlsbad, California, came to the rescue of a woman with an Australian accent who couldn’t recall who she was. Because she was suffering from amnesia and had no ID with her, she was unable to provide her name or where she had come from. It took the help of doctors and international media to restore her health, tell her story, and reunit […]Mart DeHaan
- The Waiting Place April 24, 2018“Waiting for the fish to bite or waiting for wind to fly a kite. Or waiting around for Friday night . . . . Everyone is just waiting”—or so Dr. Seuss, author of many children’s books, says. So much of life is about waiting, but God is never in a hurry—or so it seems. “God has His hour and delay,” suggests an old, reliable saying. Thus we wait. Waiting is har […]David H. Roper
- The Widow’s Faith April 26, 2018
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- Comes in Pretty Handy April 25, 2018We don’t use money in heaven,” says Clarence the angel in the classic movie It’s a Wonderful Life. “It comes in pretty handy down here, Bub!” replies an exasperated, earthbound George Bailey.Tim Gustafson
- Healthy Together April 24, 2018My friend Jen and I are looking forward to meeting in Atlanta for a much-anticipated reunion. Our friendship formed over a short span of time, but the bond has remained strong despite the distance that separates us. Anne, in the novel Anne of Green Gables by L. M. Montgomery said it best: “Kindred spirits are not so scarce as I used to think. It’s splendid t […]Regina Franklin
- The Laughter of Love April 23, 2018When we first welcomed a fifteen-year-old Chinese exchange student into our family, we thought it would be for only one year of high school. But years later he’s still part of the family. And we’ve added his younger brother to our growing group. Both young men were quiet and a bit reclusive when they first arrived—adapting to a new culture. But it’s been bea […]Tom Felten
- Comes in Pretty Handy April 25, 2018
Category Archives: sin
A Call to Repentance by charles stanley
A Call to Repentance HEBREWS 4:13-16 How many times have you gotten caught in a “guilt cycle”? This involves confessing the same old sin, telling God you’re sorry, and promising not to do it again–while suspecting that you probably will. … Continue reading
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Sin and Rain
If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. ( 1 John 1:9 *NKJV ) “Out of the mouths of Babe’s” category, hear a 6 year old … Continue reading
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LET GO OF THE PAST
LET GO OF THE PAST My child, Give up! Give up those hurts of the past. It’s time to move on. satan loves to have you live in the past because that renders you ineffective to live in the present-in … Continue reading
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LIVING YOUR LIFE WITHOUT SIN
LIVING YOUR LIFE WITHOUT SIN There was a little girl, who’s father was a pastor. One day, she came to her father and said, “Daddy, can a person go their whole life without sinning?” The father answered, … Continue reading
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Refocusing Life on Jesus by charles stanley
Refocusing Life on Jesus JOHN 15:4-6 Today’s passage encourages us to stay connected to Jesus. The image of Him as the vine and believers as the branches helps us understand that apart from Him, we can do nothing. It is … Continue reading
The Final Exam by charles stanley
The Final Exam Matthew 25:31-40 Pay attention because there will be a test later.” Upon completing their schooling, most people are relieved not to have to hear those words anymore. Well, your testing days are not quite over, because God … Continue reading
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what is your Anthem ?
“The sin that so easily trips us up.” Hebrews 12:1 Achilies, the Greek hero of the Trojan War, was invulnerable, with one exception: his heel. Shoot him there and he’d go down. Guess what? He died from an arrow … Continue reading
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God’s View of Mankind by charles stanley
God’s View of Mankind HEBREWS 2:6-18 To understand the purposes and ways of the Lord, we need to comprehend His perspective of mankind. So often, we rely on our human viewpoint instead of trying to see ourselves through His eyes. … Continue reading
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Roads….
“Broad is the road that leads to destruction … Narrow [is] the road that leads to life.” Matthew 7:13-14 As we think about our life journey with Jesus, the Way, we find that Jesus has lots of helpful guidelines for … Continue reading
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one criminal and Jesus
He said, “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.” Luke 23:42 When Jesus was on the cross, two criminals hung on either side of him. One of them received the gift of eternal life that day by trusting … Continue reading
